In what was a major upset, Slovakia stunned Germany in Bratislava by winning their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier 2-0. A goal from David Hancko gave Slovakia the lead in the first half, while David Strelec’s superb solo effort made it 2-0 in the second half. The Slovakia defense held firm to deny the Germans […]
In what was a competitive but cagey first half, the match sparked into life after the break with Florian Wirtz breaking the deadlock for Germany. Portugal responded swiftly, as Francisco Conceição produced a brilliant solo effort to equalize. Just minutes later, a slick combination move saw Cristiano Ronaldo finish off a flowing team sequence to […]
Germany dominated the first half of this game with their aggressive pressing and their ability to exploit the space between Italy’s defense and midfield, earning them a three-goal lead at half-time. A tighter Italian press in the second half saw them come back into the game, but the deficit was insurmountable in the end. Tactical […]
Italy enjoyed a good start with Sandro Tonali’s early goal, and defended diligently in their 5-3-2 shape in the first half. Julian Nagelsmann’s half-time changes made an impact though, and Germany eventually prevailed, aided by an energetic pressing game to limit Italy’s attacking threat. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We decided to make […]
Germany’s tactical superiority was evident in their UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands. Julian Nagelsmann’s side applied relentless high pressing, stifling Dutch attempts to build up play. Continuing the trend, Koeman depended on half-time adjustments to find a way into the match. Overall, this game showcased an intriguing tactical battle, shaped by pressing patterns […]
The Nations League gives us very interesting fixtures, and this edition of Netherlands – Germany was no exception. In a match with a very high level of play, both on an individual level and from a tactical perspective, it was a classic structure versus transition battle that ran out to a balanced score line. Both […]
Over 450 international caps of experience had left the German camp after the EUROs. But the first signs after their campaign in the summer are that the team can carry on looking forward. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. As summer comes to a close, a galvanized German nation now wishes to work […]
The stars aligned. Heavyweights have assembled on one half of the bracket. And among them, the two playful powerhouses pitted themselves against each other. A spicy spectacle would unfold over two hours with risks, rewards, and plenty of pain as an icon bid his farewell. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. We decided […]
A machine must face a true test to see if its recalibrations have fixed its faults or if it will fall apart at the first sign of stress. The Germans are not completely in the image of its past, but this performance portrayed how the camp can aspire to hold its own during the knockout […]
An eruption of euphoria across Germany at their two triumphs from the outset of the EUROs. Nonetheless, the journey to the top is never a smooth sailing ride. An outfit that had few backers has demanded more recognition for their efforts. Another Swiss surprise rattled the resolve of one of the favorites, putting the brakes […]