International Matches
France – Germany: Some reasons for optimism for Germany, despite loss to World Champions France (2-1)
Joachim Löw surprised with a new system that outplayed the World Champions in their own stadium. After an early lead for Germany, Didier Deschamps’ adjustments brought
Spain – England: England’s clinical attack stuns high-flying Spain (2-3)
England’s forwards put Spain’s defense to the sword in the first half, giving England a three-goal lead. After the break, England stood strong against Spain’s attack
Russia – Turkey: Assertive Russia defeats a nervous and impatient Turkey (2-0)
Russia continued their excellent post-World Cup run thanks to some tremendous motivation, physical intensity and focus. Also key, the inspiration of their attackers: Golovin, Dzyuba and
Poland – Italy: Italy Steals Victory At The Death With A Clever Set-Piece Routine (0-1)
Poland tested Italy’s build-up with an interesting starting formation, determined to block off access to the center. Italy soon found a way around this, upon which
Netherlands – Germany: Germany’s change of style looks worse and worse (3-0)
Germany were the better team for large spells in this match. The fact they conceded from a set piece and again failed to convert their chances
Belgium – Switzerland: Roberto Martínez fights fire with fire to spark game into life in second half (2-1)
Roberto Martínez used the half-time break to make adjustments that not only addressed Switzerland’s attacking threat, but gave Belgium the upper hand going forward. Commanding Thomas