Category: Match Analysis

EFL League One

EFL League One 2019/20: Rotherham United vs Lincoln City – tactical analysis

Rotherham United entertained Lincoln City at the New York Stadium on Saturday in a battle between two clubs who are back in…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

UEFA EURO 2024 Final: Spain vs England and the best tactical plans for lifting the European title – Tactical Preview

The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

Golden Tactics: Mexico’s mastery in outfoxing the USA in Gold Cup triumph – tactical analysis

This season’s CONCACAF Gold Cup has seen some interesting encounters already, such as Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Columbia; however, undoubtedly, the most…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: How the USWNT recovered a point from a resilient Netherlands – tactical analysis

In a highly significant World Cup clash — one that treated viewers to a rematch of the 2019 Women’s World Cup Final…

August 2, 2024

Brazil

Inverted fullbacks and advanced playmakers: How Brazil overcame Serbia’s aggressive defensive system – tactical analysis

Coming into the competition as one of the favourites to win it, Brazil’s first match in the 2022 World Cup was long…

July 30, 2024

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Cameroon’s long balls allowed them to stay alive against Serbia to grab a huge point – tactical analysis

Cameroon and Serbia was one of the most exciting matches of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with a six-goal-thriller that had…

July 30, 2024

Analysis

Mbappe to the rescue: How his efforts boosted PSG’s confidence to Coupe de France success – tactical analysis

After previously being sidelined due to an injury Kylian Mbappé stepped up and pushed his team PSG forward to the Coupe de…

July 29, 2024

Everton F.C.

Everton’s midfield reticence gifts Virgil van Dijk man of the match

The Merseyside derby saw Liverpool head to windy Goodison Park. The result was an end-to-end goalless draw. The match left Everton fans…

July 29, 2024

AC Milan

Serie A 2022/23 preview: How can Allegri find the best tactical solution to lead Juventus past shaken Milan? – tactical analysis

Both Milan and Juventus didn’t have the best start to the 2022/23 season with the teams failing to show consistency and having…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Morocco’s brave block top the group thanks to their victory against Canada – tactical analysis

Morocco made history, after finishing first in the group at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, being the first African team to…

July 27, 2024

Finland

UEFA Nations League 2020/21: Finland v Ireland – tactical analysis

Although Stephen Kenny’s Ireland has now gone four games (6.5 hours) without finding the back of the net, it is a testament…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

De Zerbi’s Determined Men: How Sassuolo forced Napoli’s switch to plan B

The 2020/21 Serie A campaign has been the home of numerous high-scoring and entertaining games, with this tie between Sassuolo and Napoli…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

MLS 2020: Toronto FC vs Montreal Impact – tactical analysis

The second Canadian Classique in one week and for the second game in a row it is the visitors that walk away…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Finals: How man-orientation and a pendulum-pivot helped England to prevail over the Netherlands – tactical analysis

The semi-finals of big tournaments like EURO 2024 are usually fought out between the four strongest teams. This year, however, the second…

July 12, 2024

Analysis

UEFA EURO 2024 Final: How set pieces could decide the European Champions – tactical preview

On Sunday, the Euros come to an end as the eagerly anticipated clash between two titans, Spain and England, takes place at…

July 12, 2024

Analysis

UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final: How a resilient Spain’s creativity outshone France – tactical analysis

The Allianz Arena played host to one of the most exciting matches of the European Championships thus far on Tuesday night, with…

July 11, 2024

Analysis

Copa America 2024 Semi-Final: Argentina’s dynamic movement and midfield rotations vs Canada – tactical analysis

In the first semi-final of Copa América, Argentina played Canada in a repeat of the opening match of the tournament. Argentina came out…

July 11, 2024

Analysis

Copa America 2024 Semi-Final: Strategic insights as Bielsa’s Uruguay meet Lorenzo’s Colombia – tactical preview

As Copa América reaches its semi-final stage, Colombia and Uruguay prepare for a highly anticipated showdown. Colombia’s dynamic attack will face off…

July 9, 2024

Analysis

UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final: England vs the Netherlands and the key strategic battles for a place in the final – tactical preview

There’s no hiding that England’s performances in the Euros this summer have been sub-par for much of their time in the tournament…

July 9, 2024

Didier Deschamps

UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final: Idealism vs pragmatism and the fate of international football in Spain vs France – tactical preview

Talk about a contrast in styles. Spain’s victory over Germany provided one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. It was…

July 9, 2024