Italy vs Germany
Sacchi was left with an interesting dilemma in this match, in that Casiraghi and Chiesa had overall performed very well, despite the formers glaring miss versus the Czechs, but neither really complimented the other. Sacchi would choose to select Casiraghi, with experience likely being the deciding factor, and was partnered with Zola as the more […]
Italy vs Germany
Germany and Italy battled to a 0-0 stalemate to end Group C play, the result saw Germany advance as group winners, whereas Italy were eliminated. While the game may have lacked goals, it did not lack incident, as the Italians saw their Euro 96 campaign cut disappointingly short. Germany lined up in their 5-3-2 formation […]
Russia vs Czech Republic
With Russia unable to progress Head Coach Oleg Romantsev would make five changes to the starting line up and would again change formation, this time favoring a 4-4-2. Russia’s center backs were both very aggressive in carrying the ball forward into the midfield line, thus enabling Radimov and Khoklov to take up higher positions. On […]
Russia vs Czech Republic
Czech Republic qualified for the last eight of Euro 96 in dramatic fashion, with events both in this game, and in the Germany v Italy fixture played at the same time in Manchester playing pivotal roles in Group C’s final standings. The Czech’s came into this game without suspended defender and captain Miroslav Hadlek, but […]
Russia vs Germany
Germany’s attacking set up mirrored lots of the same facets of the opening game, however the change in the strike partnership saw them alter the ball movements ever so slightly. Talisman and captain Jurgen Klinsmann came into the line up to replace Kuntz, as did Oliver Bierhoff make the line up to replace Bobic. Hassler […]
Russia vs Germany
Germany registered a second win in as many games to open the tournament as a late Jurgen Klinsmann brace put some gloss on the final scoreline after Matthias Sammer opened the scoring. The final scoreline was harsh on a Russian team who had matched the Germans for long spells and provided some stubborn resistance. The […]
Czech Republic vs Italy
Italy maintained their Arigo Sacchi trademark system and style, working within an aggressive 4-4-2 system that covers every blade of the Anfield grass. Sacchi has changed out the wingers and strike partnership in this match, which slightly alters how Italy attack during build up and in transition. No longer do Italy have the creative skill […]
Czech Republic vs Italy
Czech Republic brought their Euro 96 campaign to life with a 2-1 win over Italy at Anfield. Radek Bejbl scored the decisive goal during the first half, after Italy striker Enrico Chiesa had cancelled out Pavel Nedved’s opener in a wild game. Coach Dusan Uhrin made some clever tactical changes to the Czech lineup, and […]
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, […]
Italy vs Russia
1994 World Cup finalists Italy began their campaign with a fixture against Russia in Group C. Italy finished second to Croatia in qualifying group 4, but secured their place in the tournament as the highest seeded runner up. The Italians finished qualifying in good form, drawing 1-1 with 10 men in Croatia after goalkeeper Luca […]