Fifty-one years since their previous trophy win, Bologna lifted the Coppa Italia after a game that they controlled in a number of different ways. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. The 77th Coppa Italia final posed quite a curious matchup. Two teams outside the top six, but one was about to finish a […]

In a match that could have eliminated one of these two teams from the group chasing the final Champions League spot, the strikers were barely involved. Instead, the responsibility to create threats fell to the midfielders, whose deep runs were more difficult to track. Tactical analysis and match report by Agostino Dosselli. Bologna is experiencing […]

A game of cautiousness was counteracted by a goal of sheer quality. After weeks of knocking on Luciano Spalletti’s door, Riccardo Orsolini charged through with a world-class winner to beat title challengers Internazionale. A goal with huge value to not only the European race but towards the Scudetto itself. Tactical analysis and match report by […]

After an uncomfortable opening, Napoli grew into the play before a poor second half left us all wondering: how did they land the role of a Scudetto contender?   Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. As the title race heats up, Bologna plays a pivotal role in its destination. Two games at the […]

Although both Bologna and AS Roma still have European fixtures on their calendars, their meeting in Northern Italy was more about the limitations that have grown into their game plans, from the original blueprints that got them into the competitions in the first place. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Heading into the […]

In the same way that oil is part of the oil business, stupidity is part of the football business. This Simon Kuper statement perfectly encapsulates Roma’s management under their current owners over the past year. This notion reached its zenith in their recent match against Bologna, where a disheartening defeat cast ominous shadows over Roma’s […]

It appeared that Liverpool was going to produce a routine Anfield night in the Champions League, after an early goal and early chances. But as Bologna grew in the game, Liverpool’s ability to play out deteriorated. A win was sealed, but not without its warning signs. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Sixty […]

Antonio Conte’s Napoli got the much-needed three points in their first home game of the season at the Diego Maradona. Goals from Di Lorenzo, Kvaratskhelia & Simeone gave Conte’s side a statement home victory after their 3-0 loss to Verona on the opening matchday of the season.  Tactical analysis and match report by Gaurav Krishnan.  […]

Olympiakos made history as the first Greek club to win a major European trophy after a pragmatic tactical performance in which they were happy to sit deep and play direct in their 4-2-3-1 system. They kept the game tight, and eventually Ayoub El Kaabi provided the decisive moment in extra-time. Tactical analysis and match report […]

Fiorentina arrived at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona with a proactive gameplan, and were rewarded with an early goal. Their high pressing could not be sustained for the full game through, and Napoli showed some nice combination play at times. The away side prevailed though after playing a more counter-attacking game in the second half. Tactical […]