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FC Barcelona delivered a commanding performance tonight, showcasing confidence, energy and tactical discipline. From the opening minutes, Barça controlled possession, dictated the tempo and pressed aggressively, leaving Villarreal CF struggling to settle. The midfield linked play smoothly, the defense stayed compact and the attack was sharp and clinical. Young... show more

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Tactical Report [1st half]: Nkosingiphile “Mshini” Ngcobo📝 Role: Central Midfielder / Controller Observations: Tempo Management: Mshini effectively dictated the pace of the game, controlling transitions and ensuring the team played to his rhythm. Positional Awareness: Maintained excellent spatial awareness, constantly scanning surroundings to anticipate opposition movements and adjust positioning. Passing & Distribution: He showed composure in possession; consistently found forward passing options without forcing risky balls. Created and exploited passing lanes to connect with the likes of Shabalala and Ighodaro across all areas. Combination Play: The understanding with Ox was particularly effective; they maintained optimal distances to facilitate fluid build-up and maintain team structure. It's not perfect, but they give the team improved quality together. Defensive Contribution: Showed high commitment out of possession, applied intelligent pressure, closed passing lanes, and maintained positional awareness. Even after Ox was removed, he was the pivot who used the ball to manage the game and supported the build-up. Impact on Team Play: Provided stability in midfield, controlled transitions, and allowed other players the freedom to operate with confidence. To avoid exposing technical deficiencies in our double pivot, Mshini did not push too high too often, maintaining good distance from Ox. Mshini functioned as the fulcrum of midfield control. Once again, showing how important his role is no matter how we want to play. His composure, tactical awareness, and connection with teammates ensured the team maintained structure and rhythm in both possession and defensive phases. 📝

Tactical Report [1st half]: Nkosingiphile “Mshini” Ngcobo📝 Role: Central Midfielder / Controller Observations: Tempo Management: Mshini effectively dictated the pace of the game, controlling transitions and ensuring the team played to his rhythm. Positional Awareness: Maintained excellent spatial awareness, constantly scanning surroundings to anticipate opposition movements and adjust positioning. Passing & Distribution: He showed composure in possession; consistently found forward passing options without forcing risky balls. Created and exploited passing lanes to connect with the likes of Shabalala and Ighodaro across all areas. Combination Play: The understanding with Ox was particularly effective; they maintained optimal distances to facilitate fluid build-up and maintain team structure. It's not perfect, but they give the team improved quality together. Defensive Contribution: Showed high commitment out of possession, applied intelligent pressure, closed passing lanes, and maintained positional awareness. Even after Ox was removed, he was the pivot who used the ball to manage the game and supported the build-up. Impact on Team Play: Provided stability in midfield, controlled transitions, and allowed other players the freedom to operate with confidence. To avoid exposing technical deficiencies in our double pivot, Mshini did not push too high too often, maintaining good distance from Ox. Mshini functioned as the fulcrum of midfield control. Once again, showing how important his role is no matter how we want to play. His composure, tactical awareness, and connection with teammates ensured the team maintained structure and rhythm in both possession and defensive phases. 📝

El Capitano⚪

44,645 次观看 • 8 个月前

Siphesihle Ndlovu and the Double Pivot: Tactical Analysis📝 Out of Possession Siphesihle Ndlovu is a box-to-box midfielder in its purest form. Defensively, he was excellent at recoveries, closing gaps, cutting off passing lanes, and making well-timed interceptions. His anticipation and positional awareness allowed him to support the defense effectively. He maintained a high work rate, consistently tracking back and covering spaces behind the press, which was crucial for stabilizing the fullbacks, especially with Monyane looking flat. Even during periods when his influence in possession dipped, Ndlovu continued to deliver a solid shift out of possession, working alongside Maboe to break up play, win tackles, and apply pressure on the ball. In Possession Ndlovu embraced his box-to-box role, always looking to support the player on the ball, always trying to move the ball forward with line-breaking passes. He carried the ball whenever space allowed and maintained a vertical mindset, favoring forward passes over sideways or backward options. This approach helped the team establish attacking momentum early on. However, in the final 3rd, Ndlovu’s actions leaned too heavily towards shooting. Maboe created more chances[3] than Ndlovu[1], though Ndlovu was the more adventurous between the 2. He limited his actions far from the box. While Maboe prioritized creating opportunities in the final 3rd, Ndlovu often opted to shoot even when he had a teammate in a better position. His pass timing and selection was a concern too. This was especially problematic since Silva was often isolated, with no supply, and so the team needed more support in the final 3rd. With improved judgment in these moments, our quality in the final 3rd would have also received a boost from the midfield and, overall, avoid wasted opportunities. Ndlovu🤝🏾Maboe The double pivot provided balance and control, especially in the first 30 minutes. They kept excellent distances between, denying Arrows the chance to settle & play through midfield. This dominance was most evident early on, with the team controlling the game physically and tactically. Their chemistry was exciting. Whenever they combined, the entire attacking flow looked clean and well-balanced. They were very direct, which demanded high physical output due to the constant need to support forward passes and track back. This lack of patience in possession may have been influenced by Arrows’ aggressive pressing, forcing quicker decisions and increasing physical demands. Or it's part of our high intensity attacking football the coaches favor. After 30min, the team’s attacking intensity dropped, and the combinations between Ndlovu and Maboe became less frequent. This loss of rhythm allowed Arrows more time on the ball, suggesting fatigue in midfield, a trend that continued into the 2nd half. Tactical Considerations and Impact on the Partnership We didn't show much improvement coming from half time. Maboe was becoming less and less influential. The turning point came with the substitution of Maboe for Mabaso. Although this change was relatively late, considering how less influential the midfield remained after the break, Mabaso had an immediate impact. His energy revived the midfield and brought Ndlovu back into the game, demonstrating that Ndlovu still had the legs and capacity to influence the match, what he needed was renewed support and intensity around him, especially with Shabalala offering limited influence as a 10. In the final 15 minutes, the team regained control, pressed higher up the pitch, and created better attacking moments. We looked like we could score a 2nd goal. The combinations returned, the forward passing improved, and Ndlovu once again became influential in driving the team’s play. Tactically, an earlier sub could have restored control and allowed those attacking moments to come before Silva’s sub. A good overall performance from Siphesihle Ndlovu📝 Video analysis with notes:

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Kaizer Chiefs vs AS Simba | Playing From Control ⚽️🔥 This sequence captures what it means to play with control — patience on the ball, purposeful movement, clarity in possession, and always waiting for the right moment to break the lines. Even at 3–0 up, the team managed the game intelligently, shifting Simba’s block and creating space through quality circulation and good passing decisions. What stands out just as much is the work out of possession — the willingness to recover, close spaces, and press with intent. The awareness and collective reaction in difficult moments showed growth. A positive mentality from the team. The 4-2-3-1 system is clearly bringing balance: control in midfield, better defensive structure with better recoveries, and the ability to build and create. Now it’s about refining those attacking patterns so they consistently lead to goals. The progress is evident — and the signs are very positive, but we should build from this team and performance instead of breaking it with unnecessary changes. ❤️✌🏾

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28,344 次观看 • 9 个月前

On to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. And we intend to win it. A comfortable win against Brentford, not a vintage performance, but a typical City win. Comfortable, brilliant in possession. Seven academy graduates in the team with Charlie Gray becoming the 37th academy graduate to debut under Pep Guardiola. An incredible record. A brilliant performance from Cherki, the things he can do are unbelievable. A fantastic showing from Savinho too, hopefully the start of many more. Credit to Trafford in goal and Khusanov at the back (need to keep his aggression in check). Overall, a controlled and professional performance. The composure in the second half after Bernardo/Gvardiol came on was top class. We take the win and march on to the semis. Come on, City! 💙

On to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. And we intend to win it. A comfortable win against Brentford, not a vintage performance, but a typical City win. Comfortable, brilliant in possession. Seven academy graduates in the team with Charlie Gray becoming the 37th academy graduate to debut under Pep Guardiola. An incredible record. A brilliant performance from Cherki, the things he can do are unbelievable. A fantastic showing from Savinho too, hopefully the start of many more. Credit to Trafford in goal and Khusanov at the back (need to keep his aggression in check). Overall, a controlled and professional performance. The composure in the second half after Bernardo/Gvardiol came on was top class. We take the win and march on to the semis. Come on, City! 💙

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Arsène Wenger on Spain’s performance against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. 🗣️ “Spain didn’t just beat France they gave them a football lesson. They controlled the ball, controlled the tempo and controlled the mentality of the match. France spent more time chasing shadows than chasing victory.” “I was disappointed with France because they allowed Spain to dictate everything. When you let Spain play their football, you’ve already accepted their rules. At this level, that is a huge mistake.” “Spain pressed with intelligence, moved the ball with incredible speed and never allowed France to settle. Every time France thought they had a chance to recover, Spain took the ball back and started another attack.” “This wasn’t about individual brilliance it was collective superiority. Spain looked like a team with a clear identity. France looked like a team waiting for something to happen.” “If you cannot compete for possession against Spain, you will suffer for ninety minutes. That’s exactly what happened. France were outplayed, outthought and completely dominated. The better team reached the World Cup final, and there can be no argument about that.”

Arsène Wenger on Spain’s performance against France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. 🗣️ “Spain didn’t just beat France they gave them a football lesson. They controlled the ball, controlled the tempo and controlled the mentality of the match. France spent more time chasing shadows than chasing victory.” “I was disappointed with France because they allowed Spain to dictate everything. When you let Spain play their football, you’ve already accepted their rules. At this level, that is a huge mistake.” “Spain pressed with intelligence, moved the ball with incredible speed and never allowed France to settle. Every time France thought they had a chance to recover, Spain took the ball back and started another attack.” “This wasn’t about individual brilliance it was collective superiority. Spain looked like a team with a clear identity. France looked like a team waiting for something to happen.” “If you cannot compete for possession against Spain, you will suffer for ninety minutes. That’s exactly what happened. France were outplayed, outthought and completely dominated. The better team reached the World Cup final, and there can be no argument about that.”

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4v4 (+2) | Possession vs. Regain and Counter to Goal 🥅. ✅ Aim: ✔️ Regain Possession and Counter Attack Quickly. ✅ Set Up: ✔️ Space: 40 (L) x 30 (W) yards. All players start in one half of the pitch. ✔️Place 2 x mini goals 🥅 at one end of the pitch and 2x mini goals in one half of the pitch in diagonally opposite corners. ✔️⚫️s = Possession Team ✔️🔴s = Regain and Counter Team ✔️🟢s = Support Players for the team with the ball ⚽️. ✅ Scoring: ✔️ ⚫️s connect 5 passes or play a wall pass around a player = 1 goal ✔️🔴s regain the ball and 1️⃣ break into the other half and score quickly in a mini goal. Or 2️⃣ connect 4 passes in the half they are in and score in the corner mini goals. ✅ Session Guidance: ➡️ When the 🔴s break over over the halfway line 3 x of them can attack and 2x ⚫️s can recover to get the ball back into the possession half. (3v2). ➡️ Flip the roles of the teams every 3-5 minutes to allow them to practice possession and counters. ✅ Notes: ✔️ ⚫️s: Try keep the ball using controlled possession- spotting the right time to pause on the ball, play through opponents, or play a wall pass. ✔️ 🔴s: Try to win the ball cleanly using interceptions: THEN: 1️⃣ Counter quickly using forward passing and running 🏃‍♂️ 2️⃣ Secure possession and score in the mini goals in the half where the ball ⚽️ was won. Created On: TacticalPad® #SundayShare #SundayShare Temisan Williams @TheCoachesArea Lloyd Owers @FootballTrnng 205 Academy Conor Edwards Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource Felix Lehmann Brett Godwin

4v4 (+2) | Possession vs. Regain and Counter to Goal 🥅. ✅ Aim: ✔️ Regain Possession and Counter Attack Quickly. ✅ Set Up: ✔️ Space: 40 (L) x 30 (W) yards. All players start in one half of the pitch. ✔️Place 2 x mini goals 🥅 at one end of the pitch and 2x mini goals in one half of the pitch in diagonally opposite corners. ✔️⚫️s = Possession Team ✔️🔴s = Regain and Counter Team ✔️🟢s = Support Players for the team with the ball ⚽️. ✅ Scoring: ✔️ ⚫️s connect 5 passes or play a wall pass around a player = 1 goal ✔️🔴s regain the ball and 1️⃣ break into the other half and score quickly in a mini goal. Or 2️⃣ connect 4 passes in the half they are in and score in the corner mini goals. ✅ Session Guidance: ➡️ When the 🔴s break over over the halfway line 3 x of them can attack and 2x ⚫️s can recover to get the ball back into the possession half. (3v2). ➡️ Flip the roles of the teams every 3-5 minutes to allow them to practice possession and counters. ✅ Notes: ✔️ ⚫️s: Try keep the ball using controlled possession- spotting the right time to pause on the ball, play through opponents, or play a wall pass. ✔️ 🔴s: Try to win the ball cleanly using interceptions: THEN: 1️⃣ Counter quickly using forward passing and running 🏃‍♂️ 2️⃣ Secure possession and score in the mini goals in the half where the ball ⚽️ was won. Created On: TacticalPad® #SundayShare #SundayShare Temisan Williams @TheCoachesArea Lloyd Owers @FootballTrnng 205 Academy Conor Edwards Breakthrough Soccer The Sporting Resource Felix Lehmann Brett Godwin

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12,294 次观看 • 2 年前

Motherwell In Possession I've been so impressed by Motherwell's performance and style this season. After watching back their 5-0 win from Saturday, I noticed a few key themes/principles of their play in possession: • Principle 1 - attackers occupy the spaces between FBs & CBs. This keeps opposition FBs pinned back and allows for moments to exploit opposition miscommunication. • Principle 2 - the "tapered box" in deep build-up: 2 CBs with wide positioning; 2 CMs with narrow positioning. Allows M'Well to comfortably progress the ball forward using diagonal & bounce passes. Attracts pressure from St Mirren, creating lots of space between defence & midfield to exploit. • Principle 3 - the use of 1-touch play to change the tempo. 1-touch passing disoriented St Mirren at times and didn't allow them to get appropriate pressure on the ball. It was also evident, especially on the left, that only 1 player needs to hold width (Longelo), Slattery was given a licence to roam inside and create overloads in the midfield, making it difficult for the St Mirren midfield. I genuinely believe if they had a proper goalscorer in the 1st part of the season M'well would have been top of the league as they have consistently been the best side.

Motherwell In Possession I've been so impressed by Motherwell's performance and style this season. After watching back their 5-0 win from Saturday, I noticed a few key themes/principles of their play in possession: • Principle 1 - attackers occupy the spaces between FBs & CBs. This keeps opposition FBs pinned back and allows for moments to exploit opposition miscommunication. • Principle 2 - the "tapered box" in deep build-up: 2 CBs with wide positioning; 2 CMs with narrow positioning. Allows M'Well to comfortably progress the ball forward using diagonal & bounce passes. Attracts pressure from St Mirren, creating lots of space between defence & midfield to exploit. • Principle 3 - the use of 1-touch play to change the tempo. 1-touch passing disoriented St Mirren at times and didn't allow them to get appropriate pressure on the ball. It was also evident, especially on the left, that only 1 player needs to hold width (Longelo), Slattery was given a licence to roam inside and create overloads in the midfield, making it difficult for the St Mirren midfield. I genuinely believe if they had a proper goalscorer in the 1st part of the season M'well would have been top of the league as they have consistently been the best side.

Dougie Anderson

248,103 次观看 • 5 个月前

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Bangladesh Military Academy Hosts Grand Passing Out Parade with Special Participation from Pakistan Military Academy Commandant 🇵🇰🤝🇧🇩 At the special invitation of Bangladesh, the Commandant of the Pakistan Military Academy attended the Passing Out Parade at the Bangladesh Military Academy. The ceremony was also attended by senior military officials from several friendly countries, reflecting the significance of the occasion and the strong spirit of international military cooperation. Speaking on the occasion, the Commandant of the Pakistan Military Academy stated: “It is a great honor and source of immense pleasure for me to participate in the passing out ceremony of these young cadets.” He further emphasized that Pakistan and Bangladesh will always remain bound by ties of brotherhood, friendship, mutual respect, and shared history. The Commandant also praised Bangladesh, saying: “Bangladesh is a beautiful country, and the warmth, hospitality, and affection I have experienced here cannot be adequately expressed in words.” Addressing the graduating cadets, he urged them to pursue excellence in modern technologies through dedication and hard work, noting that future success will increasingly depend on knowledge, innovation, and technological superiority. The participation of the Commandant of the Pakistan Military Academy in the Passing Out Parade reflects the growing defense cooperation, mutual trust, professional engagement, and strong bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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11,578 次观看 • 1 个月前

Player Profile: Khanyisa Mayo[27]📝 Position: RW/RF/CF Foot: Left Club: Kaizer Chiefs FC Kaizer Chiefs has made another bold move in adding quality to the teams attack. Khanyisa Mayo provides immediate and long-term attacking solutions for the club on the right. 1. Technical Qualities Mayo is a skillful, left-footed attacker with a profile built for modern, high-intensity attacking football. ■ A very direct winger, always looking to advance play instead of recycling possession. ■ Excellent at carrying the ball through pressure, breaking lines, and forcing defenders into retreat. ■ His dribbling and progressive runs add verticality to the team’s attacking structure. Shooting and Passing: ■ Strong shooting range when cutting inside from the right. He provides that unpredictability to the attack with his quality to strike the ball from range. Consistently attempts to feed the box: goals, assists, and key passes. A finisher and creator between the lines. Positional Versatility: ■ In a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1, his best role is as the right forward or right winger, cutting inside to shoot or combine. He can also be effective stretching play and still carry goal threat and creativity. ■ As a No. 9: While not his best role, he is capable of leading the line. He uses his pace to run in behind. He can compete but lacks the physicality to hold off defenders, though his finishing is good. ■ As a Second Striker[442]: A role that plays better to his strengths than as a 9. He is comfortable operating between the lines, combining with midfielders and a traditional box striker. His mobility, creativity, and shooting ability allow him to function as the link player, collecting the ball, supporting the primary striker, and creating or finishing opportunities. This ability to operate both wide and centrally makes him tactically flexible, giving Chiefs options in various attacking structures. 2. Physical Attributes ■ Pace & Explosiveness: Quick acceleration makes him a constant outlet for balls in behind. ■ Strength & Balance: He is strong enough to hold off fullbacks, sustaining attacking sequences under pressure ■ High Intensity: Matches the tempo of Chiefs’ pressing and counter-pressing game. We do most actions with a lot of intensity, and his explosive nature will be very much welcomed in our attack. 3. Tactical Fit at Chiefs Under Coach Nabi, Chiefs are shaping into a side that plays with directness, intensity, and aggression across all phases of play: ■ Pressing & Counter-Pressing: The team applies immediate pressure after losing the ball. Mayo’s speed, defensive work rate, and forward momentum align seamlessly with this system. ■ High-Tempo Attacking: Chiefs don’t rely on slow possession. Attacks are vertical, sharp, and quick. Mayo’s instinct to drive forward, dribble at defenders, and attack space makes him an ideal fit. ■ Attacking Personality: His ability to provide not just progression but also the final goal, final pass, and decisive action elevates Chiefs’ attacking efficiency. Mayo’s game is inherently aligned with protagonist football: high tempo, forward intent, and productivity. 4. Experiential Value ■ Continental Experience: Spent a season in Algeria with CR Belouizdad, scoring 6 goals from wide positions. Notable not just for the numbers but for adapting to a challenging cultural and tactical environment. ■ Tactical Growth: North African teams are disciplined and organized, with compact defenses and structured pressing. Mayo sharpened his decision-making, spatial awareness, and ability to operate against tight blocks, preparing him for high-level CAF competitions. ■ Mentality: At 27, he blends maturity with hunger. His willingness to take risks reflects confidence and attacking intent. Yet to reach his peak, now is the perfect time to step up, showing the quality glimpsed at Cape Town City. Mayo joins Chiefs as both a system player and a game-changer. A top signing by the Glamour Boys! 📝

El Capitano⚪

87,172 次观看 • 10 个月前

Strahinja Stojković (18) is the next Red Star talent linked with a move abroad, with Saint-Étienne FC now being mentioned. The same club was previously linked with both Nedeljković and Mimović. The irony is that he combines the best of the two. He shares Kosta’s athleticism and ability to cover large spaces with strong acceleration and impressive top speed. His stamina allows for relentless over- or underlapping runs. Where Stojković differs from Kosta and resembles Mimović is in his technical base. He’s a strong ball carrier with clean passing and crossing technique and a reliable first touch. In possession, he’s the most talented of the three. Defensively there is the most room for growth. He still needs to improve his discipline, 1v1 defending and decision-making. Ligue 1 could be the perfect environment for that, facing tricky dribblers and fast wide players every week. A talent like this should have had a clear pathway into the first team, but it seems Milojević doesn’t see it that way. In that case, a move might be best for Strahinja. The Twitter accountants will soon be counting imaginary profits, but in today’s fullback market the club might be missing out on even more value in the near future. We’ll see if it happens this time. For Saint-Étienne fans, check out his highlights against Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League.

Strahinja Stojković (18) is the next Red Star talent linked with a move abroad, with Saint-Étienne FC now being mentioned. The same club was previously linked with both Nedeljković and Mimović. The irony is that he combines the best of the two. He shares Kosta’s athleticism and ability to cover large spaces with strong acceleration and impressive top speed. His stamina allows for relentless over- or underlapping runs. Where Stojković differs from Kosta and resembles Mimović is in his technical base. He’s a strong ball carrier with clean passing and crossing technique and a reliable first touch. In possession, he’s the most talented of the three. Defensively there is the most room for growth. He still needs to improve his discipline, 1v1 defending and decision-making. Ligue 1 could be the perfect environment for that, facing tricky dribblers and fast wide players every week. A talent like this should have had a clear pathway into the first team, but it seems Milojević doesn’t see it that way. In that case, a move might be best for Strahinja. The Twitter accountants will soon be counting imaginary profits, but in today’s fullback market the club might be missing out on even more value in the near future. We’ll see if it happens this time. For Saint-Étienne fans, check out his highlights against Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League.

Serbian Football Scout

56,602 次观看 • 11 个月前

Bro, at no point was Matlou a 10 and Ndlovu an 8. Like, at no point. I can even speak on your behalf and say you didn't see such a thing😫 This was not even 1 of those games where we have rotations. It was a clear double pivot of Maboe and Matlou from the beginning of the match with Ndlovu as a 10. ■ In the 1st 45 minutes, at no point was Ndlovu behind Matlou. Not even once where Matlou was the 10 and Ndlovu an 8 in the double pivot. Even without the ball, Ndlovu would track back until he stood with Silva outside our box while Matlou and Maboe were inside the box fighting for possession. ■ Ndlovu took the place of Mdu in the system, while Matlou took the place of Maboe as more of the 6 in the double pivot. It was Maboe who played closer to Ndlovu, not even Matlou. So, we had box to box functions performed by Maboe, not Matlou. Look at the Zamalek 1st goal, Ndlovu was jogging while the team was under pressure in a defensive transition. It was Matlou and Maboe trying to recover, not Ndlovu. I can make a compilation of both in and out of possession for Ndlovu just to show you he was the 10. But if you re-watch, you won't even get to 20 minutes before you see he was never behind Matlou. These are terrible tactics we don't want to see continue when we have good players. They left Baartman, Sirino, Vilakazi, Matlou, and Mdu just to use Ndlovu as a 10. Ndlovu who lacks a final pass, and then we wonder why Silva was isolated with no supply. Your argument needs evidence, bafo. These poor tactics were giving you serious headaches. You couldn't tell who's who doing what, where💔

Bro, at no point was Matlou a 10 and Ndlovu an 8. Like, at no point. I can even speak on your behalf and say you didn't see such a thing😫 This was not even 1 of those games where we have rotations. It was a clear double pivot of Maboe and Matlou from the beginning of the match with Ndlovu as a 10. ■ In the 1st 45 minutes, at no point was Ndlovu behind Matlou. Not even once where Matlou was the 10 and Ndlovu an 8 in the double pivot. Even without the ball, Ndlovu would track back until he stood with Silva outside our box while Matlou and Maboe were inside the box fighting for possession. ■ Ndlovu took the place of Mdu in the system, while Matlou took the place of Maboe as more of the 6 in the double pivot. It was Maboe who played closer to Ndlovu, not even Matlou. So, we had box to box functions performed by Maboe, not Matlou. Look at the Zamalek 1st goal, Ndlovu was jogging while the team was under pressure in a defensive transition. It was Matlou and Maboe trying to recover, not Ndlovu. I can make a compilation of both in and out of possession for Ndlovu just to show you he was the 10. But if you re-watch, you won't even get to 20 minutes before you see he was never behind Matlou. These are terrible tactics we don't want to see continue when we have good players. They left Baartman, Sirino, Vilakazi, Matlou, and Mdu just to use Ndlovu as a 10. Ndlovu who lacks a final pass, and then we wonder why Silva was isolated with no supply. Your argument needs evidence, bafo. These poor tactics were giving you serious headaches. You couldn't tell who's who doing what, where💔

El Capitano⚪

24,904 次观看 • 5 个月前

$Just watched some in-possession bits from Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough, and although plenty of great accounts on here have already broken down how they set up with the ball, I thought I’d also share a few thoughts of my own. There’s been a lot of talk about their structure and the methodical, sometimes slow, nature of their build-up, and I largely agree with that. It isn’t rigid; players aren’t locked into zones at all times, but there is a clear recurring picture. The left back holding width, the right back tucking inside, the 3-2 base in build up. That structure is very evident, but I'm not going to talk about that. What really caught my eye was the intention to change rhythms across all three thirds. The slow circulation mentioned can very quickly turn into sharp vertical play or quick combinations, often without warning. The centre backs, along with one of the central midfielders, seem key to this in deeper areas. They are often the ones responsible for accelerating the game during a passing sequence, whether through sudden carries, changes of direction, switches of play, or simply finding a brave pass through the press. In the middle third, the use of a staggered midfield and central overloads allows players to operate on diagonal angles to find and link passes, and when you add the constant movement from the wingers and the attacking midfielder, it regularly sets the stage for UBTs or third man combos\runs, creates the conditions for these tempo shifts. In the final third, similar principles apply, especially in wide areas where triangles are formed to facilitate combinations. Wingers and fullbacks are clearly encouraged to take on their man in 1v1s, and pass and move sequences are used to increase the tempo. While a lot of this play happens out wide, targeting central zones through diagonals or cut backs is also a recurring feature. On the downside, and although I felt the players always seem to be on the lookout for opportunities to increase the tempo during these passing sequences, it sometimes feels like they wait a bit too long before executing a quick action. That hesitation is, in my opinion, what gave their build-up its “slow” reputation.$

Just watched some in-possession bits from Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough, and although plenty of great accounts on here have already broken down how they set up with the ball, I thought I’d also share a few thoughts of my own. There’s been a lot of talk about their structure and the methodical, sometimes slow, nature of their build-up, and I largely agree with that. It isn’t rigid; players aren’t locked into zones at all times, but there is a clear recurring picture. The left back holding width, the right back tucking inside, the 3-2 base in build up. That structure is very evident, but I'm not going to talk about that. What really caught my eye was the intention to change rhythms across all three thirds. The slow circulation mentioned can very quickly turn into sharp vertical play or quick combinations, often without warning. The centre backs, along with one of the central midfielders, seem key to this in deeper areas. They are often the ones responsible for accelerating the game during a passing sequence, whether through sudden carries, changes of direction, switches of play, or simply finding a brave pass through the press. In the middle third, the use of a staggered midfield and central overloads allows players to operate on diagonal angles to find and link passes, and when you add the constant movement from the wingers and the attacking midfielder, it regularly sets the stage for UBTs or third man combos\runs, creates the conditions for these tempo shifts. In the final third, similar principles apply, especially in wide areas where triangles are formed to facilitate combinations. Wingers and fullbacks are clearly encouraged to take on their man in 1v1s, and pass and move sequences are used to increase the tempo. While a lot of this play happens out wide, targeting central zones through diagonals or cut backs is also a recurring feature. On the downside, and although I felt the players always seem to be on the lookout for opportunities to increase the tempo during these passing sequences, it sometimes feels like they wait a bit too long before executing a quick action. That hesitation is, in my opinion, what gave their build-up its “slow” reputation.

Fathalli

32,694 次观看 • 6 个月前

Continental Football EDITION🗣 Pre-Match Analysis: Kaizer Chiefs vs. ZESCO United📝 ■ Setting the Tone in the CAFCC Today's game is our opportunity to show that we can perform as a solid team and secure a result. We’re playing at home, the supporters will be filling up the stadium, and from how ZESCO performed at their home ground, they haven’t shown enough quality to make us fear them. We need to be brave, show faith in the quality in the team, come out to play, and win. We won’t compromise the result or the principles of our game. We have the players, and domestically, we’ve been getting results. On continental turf, we’ve had contrasting outcomes: loss, draw, win. Now we have the chance to make it 2 wins in a row, giving us momentum for the next fixtures. The coaches have positively influenced games with substitutions, and today, on top of that, we need a strong start, willingness to control, and dominate the match to create better scoring opportunities. ■ Tactical Adjustments Our consistency has been an issue; we often change midfield pairings, like the one of Ndlovu and Maboe, too frequently. In the Betway Premiership, they’ve shown better composure and chemistry. Very exciting once they settle in possession with attacking flair, in continental football, our control is limited because we often have a mentality that forfeits possession. This mentality means we don’t always seek to control the game, and that limits us during moments when we need composure on the ball. We can’t always rely on beautiful football, but we can't also rely on kicking the ball forward aimlessly to win. Some opponents will punish us if we allow them to control the game more than necessary. It’s crucial to choose our moments well and not let opponents dictate play, especially when they have the quality to hurt us with that. ■ Attacking Performance In our previous match against ZESCO United, our attack was blunt. We only managed 1 shot on target, which happened in the 2nd minute. That shot resulted in a goal from a rebound: Silva’s header hit the upright, and Pule Mmodi was onside to tap it in. Apart from those 2 moments in the 1st 2 minutes, we failed to test the goalkeeper for the rest of the match. The keeper made 0 saves, and we only had 5 attempts, with just that 1 goal as the only attempt on target. Our attacking quality was lacking; we couldn’t find Silva, and we got no spark from Mayo as a 10. Even with substitutions at halftime, we couldn’t improve our offensive quality. Our attack needed reshuffling, reviving, and clearer tactical blueprint. ■ ZESCO United’s Threats ZESCO United’s primary attacking threat comes from their left-hand side, particularly with Chilangoshi at LB and Kampamba at LW. Kampamba is a dynamic dribbler who consistently challenges opposing fullbacks, making it essential for Kaizer Chiefs to maintain defensive discipline. Keeping Solomons on the pitch will be crucial for effective defensive recovery. They also have strong CB. Today, we suffocate them with pressure, maintain attacking intensity, fight for every ball, and we make better decisions in the final 3rd. An early goal✅️ The defense and Gk have done a lot of good work. It's time for the midfield and attack to show more consistency. ❤️✌🏾

Continental Football EDITION🗣 Pre-Match Analysis: Kaizer Chiefs vs. ZESCO United📝 ■ Setting the Tone in the CAFCC Today's game is our opportunity to show that we can perform as a solid team and secure a result. We’re playing at home, the supporters will be filling up the stadium, and from how ZESCO performed at their home ground, they haven’t shown enough quality to make us fear them. We need to be brave, show faith in the quality in the team, come out to play, and win. We won’t compromise the result or the principles of our game. We have the players, and domestically, we’ve been getting results. On continental turf, we’ve had contrasting outcomes: loss, draw, win. Now we have the chance to make it 2 wins in a row, giving us momentum for the next fixtures. The coaches have positively influenced games with substitutions, and today, on top of that, we need a strong start, willingness to control, and dominate the match to create better scoring opportunities. ■ Tactical Adjustments Our consistency has been an issue; we often change midfield pairings, like the one of Ndlovu and Maboe, too frequently. In the Betway Premiership, they’ve shown better composure and chemistry. Very exciting once they settle in possession with attacking flair, in continental football, our control is limited because we often have a mentality that forfeits possession. This mentality means we don’t always seek to control the game, and that limits us during moments when we need composure on the ball. We can’t always rely on beautiful football, but we can't also rely on kicking the ball forward aimlessly to win. Some opponents will punish us if we allow them to control the game more than necessary. It’s crucial to choose our moments well and not let opponents dictate play, especially when they have the quality to hurt us with that. ■ Attacking Performance In our previous match against ZESCO United, our attack was blunt. We only managed 1 shot on target, which happened in the 2nd minute. That shot resulted in a goal from a rebound: Silva’s header hit the upright, and Pule Mmodi was onside to tap it in. Apart from those 2 moments in the 1st 2 minutes, we failed to test the goalkeeper for the rest of the match. The keeper made 0 saves, and we only had 5 attempts, with just that 1 goal as the only attempt on target. Our attacking quality was lacking; we couldn’t find Silva, and we got no spark from Mayo as a 10. Even with substitutions at halftime, we couldn’t improve our offensive quality. Our attack needed reshuffling, reviving, and clearer tactical blueprint. ■ ZESCO United’s Threats ZESCO United’s primary attacking threat comes from their left-hand side, particularly with Chilangoshi at LB and Kampamba at LW. Kampamba is a dynamic dribbler who consistently challenges opposing fullbacks, making it essential for Kaizer Chiefs to maintain defensive discipline. Keeping Solomons on the pitch will be crucial for effective defensive recovery. They also have strong CB. Today, we suffocate them with pressure, maintain attacking intensity, fight for every ball, and we make better decisions in the final 3rd. An early goal✅️ The defense and Gk have done a lot of good work. It's time for the midfield and attack to show more consistency. ❤️✌🏾

El Capitano⚪

41,618 次观看 • 5 个月前

At 12, Andrés Iniesta packed a bag, left his family and his village, and moved across the country alone. He calls it the most difficult moment of his life. It was also the decision that made him a legend. One of the greatest to ever play the game sat down with us for an exclusive Flight Club conversation you won't find anywhere else: leaving home for La Masia, what his parents went through, and the belief that took him from Fuentealbilla all the way to the very top. 🔴 The full episode is now LIVE and available on the SKWEEK YouTube channel. 🎙️ Andrés Iniesta with Behrad Bakhtiari & Denzel Kazembe (SBB) and George Amerikanos. 🔗 ✈️ Flight Club, a SKWEEK original presented by Turkish Airlines. #Iniesta #FlightClub #SKWEEK #Barcelona #Messi

At 12, Andrés Iniesta packed a bag, left his family and his village, and moved across the country alone. He calls it the most difficult moment of his life. It was also the decision that made him a legend. One of the greatest to ever play the game sat down with us for an exclusive Flight Club conversation you won't find anywhere else: leaving home for La Masia, what his parents went through, and the belief that took him from Fuentealbilla all the way to the very top. 🔴 The full episode is now LIVE and available on the SKWEEK YouTube channel. 🎙️ Andrés Iniesta with Behrad Bakhtiari & Denzel Kazembe (SBB) and George Amerikanos. 🔗 ✈️ Flight Club, a SKWEEK original presented by Turkish Airlines. #Iniesta #FlightClub #SKWEEK #Barcelona #Messi

SKWEEK

60,946 次观看 • 1 个月前

Fear… No matter the skill in your feet, fear can stifle and suffocate. It can tear talent apart. It can annihilate ability. Champions can be found wanting. The easy becoming difficult. The simple becoming complex. Jamie Carragher illustrates this by highlighting the incredibly gifted Liverpool players hiding. Urging the ball to go long. Refusing to show for it. Seeing the game out with fingers crossed more so than with intelligence and confidence. Fear is performance anxiety. It’s a low intent, energy-back. It’s hesitancy of action rather than positivity of movement and motion. It’s inhibition as opposed to purposeful play. It’s passiveness and caution rather than proactiveness and expansiveness. Small rather than big… Players need to learn to respond to their inner impulses. They need to learn to respond to the thoughts that envelope their mind, and the emotions and feelings that surge through their body. With weight settled forward they should show for it. While ignoring their internal strife they should lean into the challenge. With discipline and determination they should execute actions confident, brave, and aggressive… …even when everything inside of them encourages the opposite. This is what it is to be mentally skilful. This is what it is to be mentally tough. This is what it is to be mentally strong. This is fearless football…and fearless football takes daily work

Fear… No matter the skill in your feet, fear can stifle and suffocate. It can tear talent apart. It can annihilate ability. Champions can be found wanting. The easy becoming difficult. The simple becoming complex. Jamie Carragher illustrates this by highlighting the incredibly gifted Liverpool players hiding. Urging the ball to go long. Refusing to show for it. Seeing the game out with fingers crossed more so than with intelligence and confidence. Fear is performance anxiety. It’s a low intent, energy-back. It’s hesitancy of action rather than positivity of movement and motion. It’s inhibition as opposed to purposeful play. It’s passiveness and caution rather than proactiveness and expansiveness. Small rather than big… Players need to learn to respond to their inner impulses. They need to learn to respond to the thoughts that envelope their mind, and the emotions and feelings that surge through their body. With weight settled forward they should show for it. While ignoring their internal strife they should lean into the challenge. With discipline and determination they should execute actions confident, brave, and aggressive… …even when everything inside of them encourages the opposite. This is what it is to be mentally skilful. This is what it is to be mentally tough. This is what it is to be mentally strong. This is fearless football…and fearless football takes daily work

Daniel Abrahams

64,165 次观看 • 7 个月前

Samkelo Zwane vs Supersport United🤌🏾🤌🏾 ✅️ Better out of possession reactions. Sharp counter pressing. He's a bit quick compared to when the season started. ✅️ Good aggression in duels, he battled ground, and aerial duels well. ✅️ The ball recoveries🤌🏾🤌🏾 ✅️ He is growing very confident on the ball again, even as a lone pivot, he could find the right passes under pressure. ✅️ He takes control, and he is more involved in the game. ✅️ Better spatial awareness OOP, he closed the gaps, in possession, he broke lines effectively. ✅️ Progressive passing from deep, he could find space behind defense well. ✅️ Even at 3 goals up, he was not showing any signs of slowing down on those forward passes. ▪︎ He combined well with substitute Mfundo Vilakazi on the left. ▪︎ This led to a few good chances late in the game. Zwane started the season looking a bit heavy on the feet He is fearless in that midfield, and he is yet to reach his full potential💎 Young Thiago🤌🏾🤌🏾❤️

Samkelo Zwane vs Supersport United🤌🏾🤌🏾 ✅️ Better out of possession reactions. Sharp counter pressing. He's a bit quick compared to when the season started. ✅️ Good aggression in duels, he battled ground, and aerial duels well. ✅️ The ball recoveries🤌🏾🤌🏾 ✅️ He is growing very confident on the ball again, even as a lone pivot, he could find the right passes under pressure. ✅️ He takes control, and he is more involved in the game. ✅️ Better spatial awareness OOP, he closed the gaps, in possession, he broke lines effectively. ✅️ Progressive passing from deep, he could find space behind defense well. ✅️ Even at 3 goals up, he was not showing any signs of slowing down on those forward passes. ▪︎ He combined well with substitute Mfundo Vilakazi on the left. ▪︎ This led to a few good chances late in the game. Zwane started the season looking a bit heavy on the feet He is fearless in that midfield, and he is yet to reach his full potential💎 Young Thiago🤌🏾🤌🏾❤️

El Capitano⚪

134,417 次观看 • 1 年前

Here is Prosecutor Hank Brennan's full opening statement from the opening day of the John O'Keefe and Karen Read re-trial. Brennan, without notes, relayed every fact of the fact to the jury --from Karen's drunk driving, and backing her car into John at 12:32am on 1/29/22, to John's phone proving he never left that spot on the lawn until his death, induced by the cold and a head injury from hitting the hard ground after the collision with Karen's car, to the breakdown in Karen's relationship, to a video of Karen's own remarks from a TV interview about how, at 12:32am, Karen didn't think John was "mortally" wounded. It was one of the greatest, well delivered, openings I have ever seen. Brennan then closed by explaining each charge of the indictment against Karen, from second degree malice murder, and how that charge does not require intent to kill but instead only intent to do an underlying reckless act that a reasonable person knew, or should have known, would bring with it a plain and strong likelihood of death, to involuntary manslaughter while OUI as to Karen's BAC being between 0.13 and 0.29 at the time of the crash, to the charge of Karen leaving the scene of John's death, it was a masterclass to watch in full. Further, Brennan previewed evidence showing John's pancreas confirmed the cold induced hypothermia which, combined with the head injury, ended John's noble life of service to his family, his community and his profession. Brennan's opening clocked at 38:01 (well below the 45 minute limit).

Here is Prosecutor Hank Brennan's full opening statement from the opening day of the John O'Keefe and Karen Read re-trial. Brennan, without notes, relayed every fact of the fact to the jury --from Karen's drunk driving, and backing her car into John at 12:32am on 1/29/22, to John's phone proving he never left that spot on the lawn until his death, induced by the cold and a head injury from hitting the hard ground after the collision with Karen's car, to the breakdown in Karen's relationship, to a video of Karen's own remarks from a TV interview about how, at 12:32am, Karen didn't think John was "mortally" wounded. It was one of the greatest, well delivered, openings I have ever seen. Brennan then closed by explaining each charge of the indictment against Karen, from second degree malice murder, and how that charge does not require intent to kill but instead only intent to do an underlying reckless act that a reasonable person knew, or should have known, would bring with it a plain and strong likelihood of death, to involuntary manslaughter while OUI as to Karen's BAC being between 0.13 and 0.29 at the time of the crash, to the charge of Karen leaving the scene of John's death, it was a masterclass to watch in full. Further, Brennan previewed evidence showing John's pancreas confirmed the cold induced hypothermia which, combined with the head injury, ended John's noble life of service to his family, his community and his profession. Brennan's opening clocked at 38:01 (well below the 45 minute limit).

Grant Smith Ellis

19,794 次观看 • 1 年前

🚨Pep Guardiola on Rodri winning the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament award. 🎙️ Reporter: “Pep, do you think Rodri deserved to win the Player of the Tournament award?” 🗣️ Pep Guardiola: “One hundred percent. I don’t think there should even be a debate. Rodri was the most complete player at this World Cup. He didn’t just play well in one or two matches—he was outstanding from the first game to the final. “People always look at the players who score goals, but football is much more than that. Rodri controlled every match he played. He dictated the tempo, protected the defence, recovered possession, started attacks and gave every player around him the confidence to play their football. “The World Cup final against Argentina showed exactly why he’s so important. Against a team with players like Messi, you need intelligence, discipline and composure in midfield. Rodri had all three. He never panicked, never hid from the ball and always made the right decision under pressure. “The best players don’t always make the headlines, but they make everyone around them better. That’s what Rodri does. He allows attacking players to express themselves because they know he’s behind them doing the hard work. “For me, he was Spain’s leader throughout the tournament. Winning the World Cup was a team achievement, but if you ask me who had the biggest influence on Spain lifting that trophy, my answer is Rodri. He fully deserved to be named the Player of the Tournament.”

🚨Pep Guardiola on Rodri winning the FIFA World Cup Player of the Tournament award. 🎙️ Reporter: “Pep, do you think Rodri deserved to win the Player of the Tournament award?” 🗣️ Pep Guardiola: “One hundred percent. I don’t think there should even be a debate. Rodri was the most complete player at this World Cup. He didn’t just play well in one or two matches—he was outstanding from the first game to the final. “People always look at the players who score goals, but football is much more than that. Rodri controlled every match he played. He dictated the tempo, protected the defence, recovered possession, started attacks and gave every player around him the confidence to play their football. “The World Cup final against Argentina showed exactly why he’s so important. Against a team with players like Messi, you need intelligence, discipline and composure in midfield. Rodri had all three. He never panicked, never hid from the ball and always made the right decision under pressure. “The best players don’t always make the headlines, but they make everyone around them better. That’s what Rodri does. He allows attacking players to express themselves because they know he’s behind them doing the hard work. “For me, he was Spain’s leader throughout the tournament. Winning the World Cup was a team achievement, but if you ask me who had the biggest influence on Spain lifting that trophy, my answer is Rodri. He fully deserved to be named the Player of the Tournament.”

SethOfficial

530,347 次观看 • 4 天前