Posts Tagged ‘ compact ’

Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City: early caution from Benitez results in a dull game

November 26, 2012
Chelsea 0-0 Manchester City: early caution from Benitez results in a dull game

Rafael Benitez started his Chelsea reign with a goalless draw against the champions. Benitez kept Roberto Di Matteo’s front six intact, although played Branislav Ivanovic and David Luiz together at centre-back, a combination his predecessor never selected. Roberto Mancini played four at the back, and continued with Edin Dzeko upfront, rather than Carlos Tevez – maybe...
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Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 Borussia Dortmund: compact sides and balls over the top

December 4, 2011
Borussia Mönchengladbach 1-1 Borussia Dortmund: compact sides and balls over the top

2nd v 1st going into the game, but this draw allowed Bayern Munich to return to the top.
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Schalke 0-2 Manchester United: Schalke torn apart by United’s passing and movement

April 26, 2011
Schalke 0-2 Manchester United: Schalke torn apart by United’s passing and movement

Manchester United were superior throughout the 90 minutes and could have won by a much greater margin.
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Cesena 2-0 Milan: familiar problems for Milan

September 12, 2010
Cesena 2-0 Milan: familiar problems for Milan

Newly-promoted Cesena have four points from two tough opening games against Roma and Milan after this deserved victory.
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France 0-1 Belarus: A compact Belarus side with a classic smash and grab

September 5, 2010
France 0-1 Belarus: A compact Belarus side with a classic smash and grab

A disastrous start for Laurent Blanc, in his  first competitive game as France manager.
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Posted in Internationals | 34 Comments »