A slow tempo had appeared by design. Brazil’s buildup faced a strong Serbian defensive block, geared to shut down avenues on their left side of the field. Tite needed an answer and had a trick up his sleeve, the groundwork for the fantasy Brazillian goal to be scored. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel […]
After years of sluggishness, Brazil hasn’t assembled a squad as rich as this one in over a decade. Tite has developed a strong plan in both the offense and defense, but when such concrete steps have been taken, the flipside is that no nation carries a greater weight of expectation. No matter the situation, no […]
After a twelve year drought, Brazil win their ninth Copa América title with a well-deserved victory over Peru. The Peruvians tried to fend off Brazil with a well thought-out defensive plan, but Brazil’s wing play managed to progress through midfield and create chances anyway. Meanwhile, Brazil nullified Peru’s attack by nullifying star striker Paolo Guerrero. […]
Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, and Dani Alves carried Brazil past an Argentina that had their chances in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Om Arvind. Due to time constraints and a dearth of quality managers, it is quite a rare occurrence to see a well-drilled and tactically advanced team in international football. […]
With a 5-4-1 setup and very little pressing, Paraguay’s tactical intentions were clear from the start. A red card early in the second half led them to essentially parking the bus for the remainder of the match. The stern nature of their defense nullified much of Brazil’s attacking threat and it took a Gabriel Jesus […]
Peru struggled to cope against a well-structured and totally superior Brazil team, who cemented their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa América. Brazil picked Peru apart, effectively gaining possession back in great areas, as well as pulling their opponents out of shape thanks to constant switches and vertical passing. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Brazil’s asymmetric shape created some interesting possibilities against Venezuela in the first half, but ultimately suffered from small structural issues. After some reshuffling, Brazil found more balance in the second half but were ultimately unable to break down a resilient Venezuela defense. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Brazil came into this game […]
Tite’s tactical tweaks and a moment of brilliance decided the first game of the Copa América for Brazil. Following a solid defensive start from the visitors, the second half began terribly as they conceded two goals in quick succession. Brazil’s buildup was to be admired though, as Fernandinho’s intelligent movement would give space in the […]