Posts Tagged ‘ passing ’

Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal: Chelsea stronger in the first half, Arsenal better after the break

January 20, 2013
Chelsea 2-1 Arsenal: Chelsea stronger in the first half, Arsenal better after the break

Chelsea took charge with a commanding start to the game, then held on in the second half. Rafael Benitez was without Victor Moses and Jon Obi Mikel because of the Africa Cup of Nations, and David Luiz was injured. This meant Ramires and Frank Lampard was the only possible midfield duo, with three creators ahead....
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How the 2000s changed tactics #1: The fall and rise of the passing midfielder

April 24, 2012
How the 2000s changed tactics #1: The fall and rise of the passing midfielder

This article was originally written two years ago, but in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s departure from Barcelona, it seems appropriate to re-publish.
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Chelsea are being outpassed more regularly in recent matches

December 19, 2011
Chelsea are being outpassed more regularly in recent matches

One of the most interesting developments of the Premier League so far this season has been the strategy of Andre Villas-Boas.
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Belgium 1-1 Turkey: a possession-based game finishes all square

June 6, 2011
Belgium 1-1 Turkey: a possession-based game finishes all square

Two goals in the first quarter of the game gave Belgium and Turkey a point apiece.
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Posted in Internationals | 30 Comments »