Euro 96 Round 2 Attack Analysis
Now that Round 2 of matches has drawn to a close, let’s take a closer look at each team’s attacking performance and see whether there have been any upgrades since our last breakdown. Lowest Attackers Last weeks lowest scoring attackers Turkey move themselves into mid table this round, after a departure from their 4-5-1 to […]
Croatia vs Denmark
Croatia were far more fluid in their use of the 352 system, using more ball possession to breakdown the spaces within Denmark’s structure. The first structural difference saw Stimac start lots of attacks by carrying the ball into midfield and then starting attacks from a far more advanced position. This was met with a positional […]
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 […]
Croatia vs Denmark
Croatia produced an emphatic performance to stun the reigning European champions and qualify for the knockout stages with a 3-0 win over Denmark. Striker Goran Vlaovic was rewarded for his match winning cameo in the opening game with a place in an otherwise unchanged starting 11 here. Croatia lined up in a 3-5-2 with Vlaovic […]
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 […]
Scotland vs England
England moved into a strong position to qualify for the quarter finals with a strong 2-0 over old rival Scotland in Group A play. Alan Shearer opened the scoring for the Three Lions, before Paul Gascoigne sealed the win with one of the tournament’s most iconic goals late in the second half. England manager Terry […]
Scotland vs England
England’s system of play would alter during the match, however the basic premise was a 3-5-2 system as illustrated below. The pivot point in the midfield was taken up by Southgate, how would press forward with the midfielders, but could also drop back into defense when required. Neville and Pearce were given license to attack […]
France vs Spain
France’s overall attack play was predicated upon a cohesive defensive shape that then gave them opportunities to attack centrally, should the opponent leave gaps, or to attack the flanks on the weak side should they pin an opponent to one side. When starting play France were quite direct, often using a long chipped ball from […]
France vs Spain
Spain struck late via Jose Luis Caminero to force a 1-1 draw with France and leave Group B on a knife edge heading into the final round of games. The result left France in control of their own destiny, while Spain knew a win in their final group game would at worst force them into […]
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 […]