Category: Match Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How England’s competent press contained Senegal to progress to the quarters – tactical analysis

After beating Iran and Wales, and drawing to the USA, England managed to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022 Last 16 as…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Mbappé’s quality and French midfield movements beat Poland – tactical analysis

After an almost perfect group stage for France, except for their defeat against Tunisia, being one of the teams that played the…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Argentina struggled against Australia to reach World Cup quarter-finals – tactical analysis

We are in the playoff stages for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Australia, which made history in the group stage and…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Louis van Gaal’s man marking Dutch overcame the United States – tactical analysis

In the first round of 16 matchups at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands were able to overcome the United States…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

What do the best defensive setups at the World Cup have in common? – tactical analysis

International football is highly distinguishable from club football, not only because of the seldomness of matches but also due to the styles…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Ecuador’s midfield balance and movement gained three points against Qatar – tactical analysis

The World Cup officially started yesterday as Qatar and Ecuador took to the stage for the first game of the tournament, where the South Americans were…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s role won the game for Uruguay despite not being enough – tactical analysis

With an eye on the decisive match of the quarterfinals in South Africa 2010, where Luis Suárez conceded a penalty after a…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal unable to create as South Korea secure last minute qualification – tactical analysis

On the final day of the group stage fixtures, South Korea had everything to play for, while Portugal were already guaranteed to…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How Cameroon upset title-favourites Brazil – tactical analysis

On the last matchday of the FIFA World Cup group stage, most nations who had already qualified for the next round chose…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: The positives and negatives of playing with wingbacks – tactical analysis

Whisper it quietly, but the 2022 FIFA World Cup has already reached its halfway point, with the group stages over and 16…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Japan tamed Spain to reach the round of 16 – tactical analysis

After losing 1-0 to Costa Rica in their second game of Group E, Japan went into Thursday’s clash with Spain needing a…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: The tactics behind USA vs Wales in what was a tale of two halves – tactical analysis

The second day of action in the World Cup proved to be an exciting one, with USA and Wales providing the main event at…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How Costa Rica gave both Germany and Spain a massive scare in Group E – tactical analysis

Showdown in Group E! On the 3rd and last matchday of Group E, Costa Rica and Germany met at the Al Bayt…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How the Netherlands narrowly edged out Senegal in a tight affair – tactical analysis

After an underwhelming opening day performance from hosts Qatar against dark horses Ecuador, the second day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Croatia put the final nail in Belgium’s coffin – tactical analysis

In many people’s eyes, the FIFA World Cup 2022 was this golden Belgium generation’s last dance. With players like Man City’s Kevin…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Why England’s 4-3-3 shift helped to gain fluidity and dynamism against Iran – tactical analysis

After a million criticisms, doubts and debates about everything that happened around Gareth Southgate and the England team, before the start of the tournament,…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia’s high line caused a World Cup shock against Argentina – tactical analysis

On the first matchday of Group C of the third World Cup day, Argentina and Saudi Arabia met at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. Argentina…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How Tunisia’s compact defence and dangerous counterattacks limited Denmark’s attacks – tactical analysis

Denmark played against Tunisia during the third day of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the beautiful Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar and…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Mexico’s high attacking presence held by Poland’s defensive set up – tactical analysis

We are now on day four of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and we have already had a fair share of controversy and…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Théo Hernández was the key for France’s overwhelming 4-1 victory against Australia – tactical analysis

The conversation prior to the match between France and Australia was surrounded by criticism, debate and doubts about what could be the curse of the champions…

December 20, 2022