The Anfield din has been the undoing of many enemies. Last night, the stadium had greeted a strange survival strategy. Its latest test was an offensive that dared to suffocate and strangle the Reds before the arrival of any attack. It worked down to a tee, leaving Liverpool lost for words. Tactical analysis and match […]
The Champions League spots are firmly in the balance, but Bologna has taken a huge step to be there. After Gian Piero Gasperini had adapted to face their buildup, Thiago Motta found a solution for three massive points. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The hipster’s choice of yesteryear faced off against the […]
The clash between Internazionale’s flexible approach in possession and Atalanta’s man-oriented pressing was eagerly anticipated, but there was only one team in the contest. Despite a shaky start, Inter eventually crushed Atalanta, scoring two goals in each half, as they edged closer to the coveted Serie A title with yet another victory. Tactical analysis and […]
AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw at the San Siro by Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta side. Milan took an early lead after Rafael Leao scored a sumptuous goal to break his goalless streak. However, Atalanta equalized from the spot via Teun Koopmeiners who fired home after a contentious VAR call, as both sides […]
Similar in position, but different in direction. Whereas Atalanta Bergamo tried to slice through the sides, AS Roma found Romelu Lukaku directly down the middle. The result leaves much to be desired. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Separated by just a point in the table, victory would make a noticeable difference as […]
Both teams entered this fixture with expectations to cement. Atalanta Bergamo needs to compete with the big dogs and Internazionale needs to maintain the most dangerous bite. In even circumstances, Inter were finally able to sink their teeth through their opponents’ defense. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. In a frantic, free-scoring Serie […]
The flexible passages of Atalanta Bergamo once polarized a competition dominated by Juventus. Two entities attempted to figure one another out, but as the game progressed, thoughts of this fixture’s magnitude in yesteryear would cast a harsh reality. Atalanta and Juventus need to do a lot more in order to battle for the crown. Tactical […]
Enjoying a brilliant final part of the season, Inter sprinted off the blocks with thunderous power, scoring twice in the opening three minutes and setting the tone in a decisive match to secure a top-four spot. Atalanta rallied back in their usual attacking fashion but ultimately left too much space behind their defensive line which […]
Where once Atalanta Bergamo used to dominate, Napoli returned to winning ways as their opponents failed to capitalize on a potential early route. Gasperini tried to increase the pressure, but this led to Spalletti’s team gaining important ground to unleash Kvaradona up the field. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Between two anti-Italian […]
This match took a clear direction from the start, as Milan dictated the tempo and applied constant pressure, frustrating an Atalanta side devoid of ideas and technical accuracy. Milan’s intensity and use of the central space ultimately determined the score in their favor for a much deserved 2-0 win. Tactical analysis and match report by […]