It was the former Interista, Annibale Frossi, who coined the phrase “The perfect result to a football game is 0-0.” In which case, he would have been traumatized by the Derby d’Italia’s most recent events. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. We decided to make this article free to read. If you want […]
Under the instruction of a fresh face with innovative ideas, Juventus could have expected to dominate affairs. In the end, an early dismissal dealt a blow to Lazio. The hosts had to labor over the line but the three points would go their way to fortify the faith in their foundations. Tactical analysis and match […]
It is not unlike Antonio Conte to arrange a different game plan, but not many expected it from a team that has yet to develop his automatisms. Despite Napoli’s early ambition, Thiago Motta ensured that Juventus would gain control and neither team could produce in the final third from it. Tactical analysis and match […]
Juventus had the better of PSV, by a lot more than the final score line reflected. They confronted the Dutch champions – dominant in their own league – with an elegant free flowing form of football that ensured numerical advantages in the most crucial areas. On the free role of Andrea Cambiaso, on the interplay […]
Thiago Motta’s Juventus side played out a painstaking draw against Empoli at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. A dreary first half culminated in a goalless draw by full time as both sides cancelled each other out with few notable chances. This was the Bianconeri’s second consecutive 0-0 draw this season but they remain unbeaten. Tactical analysis […]
Thiago Motta gave us a preview of how he will untether this talented Juventus squad in a commanding first win, as they welcomed newly promoted Como and manager Cesc Fàbregas to Serie A, who have ideas but a challenging season ahead. Tactical analysis and match report by Kyle Boas. Thiago Motta was the talk […]
A timeless Calcio classic! Center-backs have been instrumental in Bologna’s attacking patterns, and this occasion was no different, as Riccardo Calafiori seized the opportunity and netted twice to propel his side to a three-goal advantage. However, Juventus rallied late in the game, aided by Paolo Montero’s changes and Bologna’s recurring mistakes, as they found the […]
Not every win has to be gracious or elegant. Sometimes, the most satisfying of victories comes when your team grinds off the ball. When two of Serie A’s in-form teams met, Simone Inzaghi revealed Bologna’s weaknesses as they were finally beaten at home in the league. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Once […]
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 […]
Bologna overcame an early deficit at the Stadio Olimpico to deliver the perfect suckerpunch to go level on points with Atalanta in the Serie A table. It was a game where two avoidable mistakes led to the opening two goals. However, one sweeping move by Thiago Motta’s side was enough to see off Maurizio Sarri’s […]