Switzerland vs Holland
Holland’s system of play was a 343 diamond system, which utilized short build up play to move the ball into the inside channels of the midfield, and then penetrative passes were played into the striker or wingers depending on where the opposition back line moved to. Bogarde & Reiziger were positioned higher up the field […]
Bulgaria vs Romania
Bulgaria’s attacking formation was predicated on the narrow front three’s positioning, with the intent of pinning Romania’s full backs and forcing them to defend 4v3. Both Stoichkov & Kostadinov remained in advanced positions during transition, each within the width of the 18 yard box. Penev served as a traditional target man, linking the play where […]
Euro 96 Round 1 Attack Analysis
The opening round of matches have taken place at Euro 96, and now that we have compiled our data set we can take a closer look at how each team performed statistically. Attack Value Within this graph we have compiled each teams total number of attacks on goal and placed them alongside their expected goals […]
Turkey vs Croatia
Turkey were extremely comfortable on the ball at the back, which gave them the ability to build possession but also play direct accurate passes into the forwards. Sukur was the lone striker with Sergen playing underneath & between the lines, but could run in behind should a ball be flicked on by Sukur. Ogun & […]
Italy vs Russia
Italy have a very clearly defined and aggressive 442 defensive structure that uses immediate forward pressure to pin the opponent back, but also maintains a very high defensive line should they beat the first line of pressure. These moments allow Italy to create attacks closer to the opposition goal should they force a turn over, […]
Romania vs France
Romania started the match in an asymmetrical 433 shape, which was predicated around the positioning of Hagi’s free role. Munteanu defensive role was to man mark Karembeu, however he also served as an effective wide left player, overlapping the central movements of Hagi to provide width. Lacatus did well to manage the inside/outside right balance […]
Holland vs Scotland
Holland’s system of play was a 343 diamond system, which utilized short build up play to move the ball into the inside channels of the midfield, and then penetrative passes were played into the striker or wingers depending on where the opposition back line moved to. Bogarde & Reiziger were tasked with building play, specifically […]
Denmark vs Portugal
Denmark would set up in a tight defensive structure, designed to flood the central areas of the field and attack through moments of transition. A style that had served them so well at Euro 92. On this occasion however they would have Michael Laudrup in attack alongside brother Brian, both of whom were pivotal in […]
Germany vs Czech Republic
Berti Vogts side is built within the now famous German 3-5-2 system that had brought them so much success for the better part of two decades. Germany’s attacking set up was to cover the width of the pitch and supply different types of movement to break down the opposition lines of pressure. On the right […]
Spain vs Bulgaria
Spain’s primary attacking strategy was to build up through the thirds, however they could also rely on direct balls into the final third utilizing Caminero & Pizzi through target play. The left wing brought an inverted movement from Luis Enrique to move into the central channels, which allowed Sergi to overlap into the flank. Belsue […]