Category: Match Analysis

Match Analysis

Czech Republic’s versatile formations couldn’t stop England’s attacking intelligence

England started off their Euro 2020 qualifiers with a 5-0 win against the Czech Republic by showing a dominant and confident performance.…

March 25, 2019

Match Analysis

Real Salt Lake try to park the bus but LAFC strike late

Looking to continue their good form, Los Angeles FC welcomed Real Salt Lake to the Banc of California Stadium. LAFC have started…

March 25, 2019

Match Analysis

How did Yankee Stadium pitch size have heavy influence on LAFC vs NYCFC tactics?

New York City FC hosted second-year club Los Angeles FC to the frighteningly cozy confines of Yankee Stadium. The result was a…

March 20, 2019

Match Analysis

How did Fabinho conduct Liverpool’s exploitation of Fulham’s compact shape?

After a fantastic week in Munich, qualifying for the quarter-final of the Champions League, Liverpool returned to league action with a chance…

March 19, 2019

Match Analysis

How did PSG manipulate Marseille’s midfield en route to winning?

Following their dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester United, PSG’s season will likely be seen as a failure regardless…

March 19, 2019

Match Analysis

How SPAL stifled new-look Roma

Claudio Ranieri faced his first defeat since returning to Roma, losing 2-1 away to struggling SPAL in Serie A. It was a…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

How Basham and the Blades blocked out Bielsa’s high-octane Leeds

Billed the heavyweight clash of the weekend, Chris Wilder and Sheffield United travelled to Elland Road to face off with Leeds and Marcelo…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

How Wolves exploited Solskjaer’s formation issues

With their second unexpected defeat in a row and being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-finals, Manchester United‘s comeback has begun…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

How did Norwich outwit Rotherham’s organised defence?

Norwich City extended their winning run to six games as they overcame relegation threatened Rotherham United 2-1 on Saturday. Strikes from Kenny…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

Five-star Sampdoria destroy Sassuolo by playing through press

Sampdoria produced a very good performance at Sassuolo on Saturday to earn an impressive 5-3 victory in Serie A. The scoreline will…

March 18, 2019

Match Analysis

How Arsenal Women’s attacking license helped them thrash Bristol City Women

Arsenal Women kept up with FAWSL leaders Manchester City Women with a 4-0 win over Bristol City Women on Thursday. Vivianne Miedema…

March 16, 2019

Match Analysis

How did West Brom limit space for Swansea’ attacking threat?

West Brom won their first home league game of the calendar year and their first since Boxing Day as caretaker manager James…

March 16, 2019

Match Analysis

How Norwich’s fluid attack wiped the floor with hapless Hull

Norwich City continued their fine Championship form with a 3-2 victory over Hull City. The victory on Wednesday night makes it 5…

March 15, 2019

Match Analysis

How did Cristiano’s hybrid magic unlock Atlético’s legendary defence?

It was one of those nights on which true champions show up and deliver. Cristiano Ronaldo did just that. With three goals…

March 15, 2019

Match Analysis

Klopp squeezes the life out of Bayern as innovative wide attacks provide cutting edge

After drawing 0-0 against Bayern Munich in the first leg, Liverpool travelled to Allianz Arena to take on the Bavarian giants in a…

March 15, 2019

Match Analysis

How Man City went inSané in their demolition of Schalke

When Manchester City flew to Germany to play Schalke at the Veltins-Arena for the first leg of their Champions League round of 16…

March 14, 2019

Match Analysis

How LAFC’s bold changes dominated despite Portland tenacity

To conclude week two of the 2019 Major League Soccer season, the Portland Timbers travelled to Banc of California Stadium to play…

March 13, 2019

Match Analysis

Why didn’t Solskjaer’s revolution impress at the Emirates?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United were eventually outclassed by Arsenal as the Red Devils suffered their first domestic defeat under the supervision of…

March 12, 2019

Match Analysis

Real Madrid survive early frights to see off Solari with win over Real Valladolid

It was the end of an era, albeit a short one at just 133 days, as Real Madrid ran out victors over…

March 12, 2019

Match Analysis

How snowfall made Leverkusen struggle against Hannover

Apart from the approaches of both teams, the weather conditions played a vital role in the Bundesliga match between Hannover and Bayer…

March 12, 2019