Despite a close first half, it was the Dutch who came out on top at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Belgium’s defense became increasingly stretched in the second half, while their forwards struggled to find space past a well-organized Netherlands outfit. As a result, the Dutch advance to the Nations League finals to be held next […]

Any clash with Belgium is sure to increase the heart rates of the Welsh fans, bringing back memories from their EURO 2016 campaign. Even though the performance levels have fallen quite a bit ever since, they still managed to get the result they needed to ensure qualification for the play-offs to qualify for the 2022 […]

Belgium were handed their wake up call after it was too late. Issues in the middle of their 5-2-3 shape were exploited by the Italians, who attacked with fluency and panache, from out wide to inside. The renaissance under Roberto Mancini continued in inevitable style, as the semi-finals now beckon.    Tactical analysis and match report […]

Portugal have failed in their attempts to hold onto the crown. When asked to move out of their attritional style, attempts in breaking through an open Belgium fell flat on its face, as their buildup issues were aggravated. Belgium got the job done, but the same questions failed to be answered. Tactical analysis and match […]

Everyone remembers that Trezeguet goal in the Euro 2000 final, but prior to the left footed finish there was a brilliant solo move from Robert Pires who assisted the winner. Gliding past Demetrio Albertini, before pinning Fabio Cannavaro to the ground with a fake dribble inside then going outside to cross the ball. Written by […]

Belgium are through to the knockout phases, but it wasn’t without concerns. Denmark dominated the first half with smart pressing and easy progression, whilst Belgium lacked solutions. Then Roberto Martínez flew his main man in and Kevin de Bruyne changed the game.  Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker.  No matter what happened next for […]

The second matchday will be remembered for its traumatic events hours before, but we got a game of football. Romelu Lukaku dedicated a fine victory to Christian Eriksen, in which the Belgian striker was the centerpiece in a flexible Belgium attack.  Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker.  Group B of the European Championship contains […]

For the past decade, success has been an expectation for Belgium, as their greatest set of players assembled at the same time. Having suffered just one defeat in three years, Roberto Martínez must prop up an ageing defense to be the launchpad for an attack that is well into its peak. Written by Joel Parker. […]

England’s matchup against Belgium was a critical one if the away team were to stand a chance of finishing first in a three-horse race for the top spot. However, Belgium managed to race into a commanding position, against the run of play, before holding onto the lead in their 5-4-1 shape. Tactical analysis by Emmanuel […]

After sealing the victory against Belgium on the weekend, England seemed in a prime position to take momentum into their game with Denmark. But after an even start with signs of promise, five minutes saw England lose control and battle to hold onto a slim loss. Tactical analysis by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Recent England games have […]