Category: Match Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Iran’s compact defensive shape broken as the United States advances – tactical analysis

In what was a pivotal matchday three for the four sides in Group B, the United States were able to overcome a…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Argentina’s positional flexibility saw them dominate Poland – tactical analysis

We are now tantalisingly close to the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup, with teams booking their place in the round…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Senegal found a solution to Ecuador’s mid-block to progress to the knockout phase – tactical analysis

Matchday 10 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup saw a winner takes all contest in Group A between Ecuador and Senegal. Both teams, who were…

December 20, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Tunisia’s high regains and pragmatic performance punished France – tactical analysis

Tunisia succeeded in achieving a historic win at the Education City Stadium, Qatar, against the current World champions, France, in the third…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: England’s dominance over Wales in the last group game – tactical analysis

In the final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B, England faced Wales. Although Gareth Southgate’s side were already in a superior position…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: England’s dominance over Wales in the last group game – tactical analysis #4

In the final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Group B, England faced Wales. Although Gareth Southgate’s side were already in…

December 20, 2022

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FIFA World Cup 2022: How Netherlands beat Qatar using rotations between the lines – tactical analysis

In a much more relaxed and calm game for the Netherlands, they dominated Qatar who showed little or nothing in a World…

December 20, 2022

Analysis

EFL League One 2022/23: Set-piece superiority key for MK Dons as they punish Pompey – tactical analysis

EFL League One has slowly been building a collection of ‘big clubs’, sides who were once regular features in the Premier League…

December 20, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Argentina and France can conquer the world for a third time – tactical preview

It is finally time. After four years of waiting, the FIFA World Cup final is finally here. This edition of the World…

December 17, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why history-makers Morocco will be “a tough proposition” for defending champions France – tactical preview

After a very long but enjoyable few weeks of on-field action, the World Cup is now firmly on the home straight, with…

December 12, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Argentina and Croatia can gain an edge in this semi-final chess match – tactical preview

Hysterical and a spike in adrenaline, football is so great. Friday was an unbelievable day in World Cup history with two big…

December 12, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why a close battle between Morocco and Portugal may come down to the finest margins – tactical preview

After causing a major upset in the round of 16 tie against Spain, Morocco now move into the last 8, to face…

December 9, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: How England can overcome France in this huge quarter-final bout between two European titans – tactical preview

After two entire days without football, the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are finally here. The most awaited encounter is between two European…

December 8, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why stopping Depay and Messi will be key for both The Netherlands and Argentina in this huge quarter-final clash – tactical preview

One of the most awaited quarter-finals in this World Cup is The Netherlands versus Argentina, where the Dutch will be looking for…

December 8, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why Croatia’s quarter-final meeting with “terrifying favourites” Brazil is shaping up to be an even affair – tactical preview

As World Cups go, this will undoubtedly be one that many will remember for reasons both on and off the field. Off…

December 8, 2022

Analysis

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Saudi Arabia’s bold tactics helped them to perform on par with Poland in defeat

Hervé Renard’s Saudi Arabia have been one of the most exciting teams at this year’s FIFA World Cup; the underdogs have punched…

November 27, 2022

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How Brentford shocked the Premier League by beating Manchester City at the Etihad – tactical analysis

On the 16th and last matchday of the Premier League before the Winter World Cup in Qatar, Manchester City played 11th-placed Brentford and lost…

November 22, 2022

Analysis

Women’s International Friendlies 2022/2023: How Austria exploited Italy’s high defensive block weaknesses – tactical analysis

Italy faced Austria at Stadio Guido Teghil in Italy on November 11, and they lost the match 0-1 prior to their match against…

November 16, 2022

Analysis

Why pressing centre-backs and creating functional triangles over on the flanks helped Newcastle beat Chelsea – tactical analysis

Premier League has every season brought up shocking results, teams and players. This campaign hasn’t been the exception. With Liverpool, Chelsea and…

November 15, 2022

Analysis

WSL 2022/23 : How Chelsea used high pressing to exploit Manchester United’s defensive weaknesses – tactical analysis

Manchester United Women hosted Chelsea Women in the seventh fixture of the WSL and the game ended with a deserved 1-3 win…

November 9, 2022