Category: Match Analysis

Analysis

A masterclass in movement: How Laurent Blanc’s Lyon broke Brest’s brittle bones – tactical analysis

After locking up on 13th November to make way for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ligue 1 is back. Top-flight football returned…

December 30, 2022

AFC Bournemouth

Premier League 2022/23: How Chelsea returned to winning ways by dominating Bournemouth in every phase – tactical analysis

Chelsea returned to winning ways and finished their five-game winless run since mid-October with a decisive convincing 2-0 win against Bournemouth in…

December 29, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2022/23: Why Brighton were tactically too much for Nathan Jones’ struggling Saints – tactical analysis

Boxing day Premier League football is back as Southampton faced Brighton on the south coast. After an unsuccessful start to the season,…

December 27, 2022

Analysis

EFL Championship 2022/23: How the Hatters took advantage of Dean Smith’s Norwich to claim victory on Boxing Day – tactical analysis

Following their 1-0 victory at Carrow Road in October, Luton Town convincingly finished off their league double over Norwich City for the…

December 27, 2022

Analysis

2022/23 Belgian Pro League second half of the season preview – tactical analysis

The 2022/23 Belgian Pro League season has been one of incredible entertainment so far, and there is still half of the season…

December 21, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup Final 2022: How Argentina acutely finessed France’s faults – tactical analysis

The 2022 FIFA World Cup delivered some glittering games of football and highly memorable footballing moments. One of the more memorable moments…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How set pieces could play a key role in the final – set-piece analysis

Sunday, 18th December is the date that many have been waiting for. France will face Argentina at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Morocco also almost defeated Croatia with their strong defensive system – tactical analysis

On the penultimate day of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Croatia and Morocco met in the match for third place at…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: England’s tactical change from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 explained – tactical analysis

England were, statistically speaking, the best team in the World Cup group stages with seven points and a goal difference of plus…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: France show clinical edge to beat Morocco despite lacking possession – tactical analysis

We all love an underdog story, especially when it comes to football. Recent international tournaments have seen new heroes establish themselves when…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Lionel Scaloni tactically outclassed Zlatko Dalić with the help of Lionel Messi to cruise to the final – tactical analysis

After a resounding 3-0 defeat against Croatia in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, the alarms went off in the…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Sofiane Boufal and Hakim Ziyech have been vital for Walid Regragui’s Morocco – tactical analysis

Walid Regragui possesses two of the most distinct wingers in this generation. Sofiane Boufal, who has been playing for Angers in France…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Morocco’s solid defending and attacking plan helped them create history – tactical analysis

Morocco faced Portugal in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar, and the game ended with…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: England’s costly cautious approach against France – tactical analysis

With most big nations suffering unbelievable upsets in this World Cup, England and France entered the last quarter-final with a real chance…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Argentina’s aggressive block and wide wing-backs won them the quarter-final – tactical analysis

Argentina dominated, from the physical and mental sphere, an absolutely tough game that allowed them, after extra-time and a penalty shootout where…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Brazil and Croatia cancelled out each other’s goalscoring efforts – tactical analysis

After a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time, Croatia knocked Brazil out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on penalties,…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How rotational and functional Portugal were able to overwhelm Switzerland – tactical analysis

Portugal beat Switzerland in what was a demonstration of the superiority, talent and quality of the squad, in addition to several changes…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Morocco took Busquets out of the game to beat Spain and progress to the quarter-finals – tactical analysis

In the penultimate round of 16, Morocco and Spain met at the Education City Stadium. Morocco won the last matchday of Group…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Attacking fluidity and team cohesion key as Brazil eliminate South Korea – tactical analysis

The knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup are well underway now, with Brazil setting the bar pretty high as they send…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Croatia looked to provoke Japan to press in deeper areas in order to play in behind – tactical analysis

In a marathon round-of-16 match on Monday in Qatar, Croatia beat Japan on penalty kicks, 1-1 (3-1) at Al Janoub Stadium to…

December 20, 2022