Switzerland dominated the period after Argentina’s opening goal. After much momentum, they eventually got an equalizer after being better in larger spells of the game. Argentina’s decision to sit back and defend deep while conceding momentum and possession gave Switzerland a lifeline. The red card given to Switzerland killed all their momentum later in the […]
Switzerland secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in their second 2026 FIFA World Cup Group B fixture, with Johan Manzambi scoring twice after coming off the bench, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also found the net. Although the final score suggests a comfortable Swiss win, the match remained finely balanced for […]
England switched to a 3-4-3 system for this match, offering them some improvement in their pressing and some more natural possession play. However, they needed Bukayo Saka’s individual brilliance to save them from elimination, and eventually secure the victory on penalties. This tactical preview has been written by Josh Manley. We decided to make all of our […]
Holes can be traditionally found in Swiss cheese, but it was the Italian midfield that adopted such vacant spaces. On either side of Nicolò Fagioli, a versatile attack was able to drop in, connect and build attacks that saw the holders dumped out of the Euros. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]
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 […]
Portugal proved that they are better off without Cristiano Ronaldo with a big win over Switzerland, scoring as many goals in one match as they did during the entire group stage. Benfica youngster Gonçalo Ramos was the star, registering three goals in what was a dominant and physical display from the striker. Tactical analysis and […]
High in stakes. High in emotion. It can lead to wild rides and in a week of incredible drama, Serbia and Switzerland also delivered. Serbia brought firepower, but Switzerland brutalized a poor defensive set-up to dump them out of the World Cup once again. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Though it was […]
After a slow start and great opposition pressure, Brazil solved passing issues down their left side to win. Sound familiar? The title may suggest a sequel, but Brazil had to problem-solve in a new way with a Neymar-less void in their attack. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Though famous for their […]
Few can rival Spain’s strength at retaining the ball, but this clash demonstrates why this trait alone has not assured success. Control counts for little if one lacks efficiency in the boxes. These fragilities made an untimely return, complicating the hosts’ route to the Nations League final. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]
This Nations League fixture gave both countries a prospect of turning around the fortunes of their campaign. The Swiss gambled on a familiar chink in the Spanish armor to hold onto their stake in this duel, but their improvement after the break could not make up for a fatal deficit. Tactical analysis and match report […]