Norway keeps quietly making its way through this World Cup after defeating Ivory Coast in the Round of 16. In a match where both sides played to their strengths, it was the Vikings who earned the right to remain on American soil. Haaland delivered once again, Nusa showcased the full extent of his talent, while […]

The opening period revealed an interesting tactical battle between Germany and Côte d’Ivoire, with the former having an initial advantage. However, it was Côte d’Ivoire who scored the opener, with Yan Diomande yet again appearing central to their attacking threat. The reaction from Germany later in the second half exerted a higher degree of dominance […]

For an hour, Ecuador looked like the side with clearer positional ideas, using rotations and overloads to destabilize Côte d’Ivoire’s defensive block. Yet as the game evolved, the athleticism, transitions, and tactical adjustments of the African side gradually tilted the contest before a late winner sealed a deserved victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Sebastián […]