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Subject: [NT] Chile WC
Ok, I wouldn't talk about the other divine skills ;)
How can he stop Bodger if Watts injures him :P.
Underway. :)
The Chilean manager generally plays aggressively. A X-X-3 formation has been used in 11 of
the past 16 Chile matches. There have been some rumblings that Chile may play this one
more conservatively, tho I'm not convinced that suits their team. Temptation might be to "run &
gun" with them since New Zealand has the stronger strikers. But their keeper worries me. I feel
a more prudent approach is to try to restrict their chances, while getting some quality
opportunities the other way.
In all likelihood New Zealand will see something new from Chile tactically. My best guess is
something similar to the 4-4-2 used recently, or the 4-3-3 known as 2010 or ojos del saluado.
With Rojas out, I feel the chances of an out-and-out winger from them are reduced (even tho
Cooper seems a capable replacement). The absence of Torrejon might cause them to consider
playing with 3 at the back (Chile really has very little depth on defense), but I think the reputation
of New Zealand's strikers will cause them to dig up a 4th warm body (someone like Muzzio?).
From my observations, Chile's offense is primarily generated by through balls and defensive
errors. To mitigate through balls requires 2 defensive midfielders in the passing lanes. To
mitigate defensive errors requires 4 at the back. So I'm left with the 4-2-X-X that has been
common in my first season.
Decided to go with a 2-2 (similar to what was used against Denmark) to round out the tactic. I
find the 2 offensive midfielders effective when the opponent only has 1 defensive mid (which
appears to be Chile's preferred system). The two forwards are perhaps a little wider then usual -
forcing the technique versus defending battle with the weaker tackling outside defenders, and
hopefully gaining a step on the big tackling central defenders by the time they engage.
Hird once again slips back into the offensive midfield role. I feel it adds dimension to the attack
- not just long shots for goals, but the added chance of some "garbage goals" on rebounds. Hird
as "Lampard" allows Gilbert to play up front - he's simply too great an asset to leave on the
bench.
Bodger takes penalties, Hird the freekicks. Sansom replaces Richards at 60. If the offense isn't
"clicking" Chadwick replaces Gilbert around the same time (conditional).
Have a bit of a sinking feeling heading into this one, primarily caused by team form. Hopefully
it's nothing ...
The Chilean manager generally plays aggressively. A X-X-3 formation has been used in 11 of
the past 16 Chile matches. There have been some rumblings that Chile may play this one
more conservatively, tho I'm not convinced that suits their team. Temptation might be to "run &
gun" with them since New Zealand has the stronger strikers. But their keeper worries me. I feel
a more prudent approach is to try to restrict their chances, while getting some quality
opportunities the other way.
In all likelihood New Zealand will see something new from Chile tactically. My best guess is
something similar to the 4-4-2 used recently, or the 4-3-3 known as 2010 or ojos del saluado.
With Rojas out, I feel the chances of an out-and-out winger from them are reduced (even tho
Cooper seems a capable replacement). The absence of Torrejon might cause them to consider
playing with 3 at the back (Chile really has very little depth on defense), but I think the reputation
of New Zealand's strikers will cause them to dig up a 4th warm body (someone like Muzzio?).
From my observations, Chile's offense is primarily generated by through balls and defensive
errors. To mitigate through balls requires 2 defensive midfielders in the passing lanes. To
mitigate defensive errors requires 4 at the back. So I'm left with the 4-2-X-X that has been
common in my first season.
Decided to go with a 2-2 (similar to what was used against Denmark) to round out the tactic. I
find the 2 offensive midfielders effective when the opponent only has 1 defensive mid (which
appears to be Chile's preferred system). The two forwards are perhaps a little wider then usual -
forcing the technique versus defending battle with the weaker tackling outside defenders, and
hopefully gaining a step on the big tackling central defenders by the time they engage.
Hird once again slips back into the offensive midfield role. I feel it adds dimension to the attack
- not just long shots for goals, but the added chance of some "garbage goals" on rebounds. Hird
as "Lampard" allows Gilbert to play up front - he's simply too great an asset to leave on the
bench.
Bodger takes penalties, Hird the freekicks. Sansom replaces Richards at 60. If the offense isn't
"clicking" Chadwick replaces Gilbert around the same time (conditional).
Have a bit of a sinking feeling heading into this one, primarily caused by team form. Hopefully
it's nothing ...
Congrats to the Chileans, and apologies to New Zealand users. A rather poor showing.
I correctly predicted their tactic, and thought I had the proper counter-tactic, but it didn't turn out that way.
I'm at the cottage, so don't have time to do a detailed analysis at this point. But I was struck by the number of "kick outs" by the New Zealand defense. Part of the thinking behind the 4 centrally positioned midfielders is to minimize kick-outs by providing easy targets. All the kick-outs meant alot of pressure on the defense, and no counter attacks.
Apologies again. :)
I correctly predicted their tactic, and thought I had the proper counter-tactic, but it didn't turn out that way.
I'm at the cottage, so don't have time to do a detailed analysis at this point. But I was struck by the number of "kick outs" by the New Zealand defense. Part of the thinking behind the 4 centrally positioned midfielders is to minimize kick-outs by providing easy targets. All the kick-outs meant alot of pressure on the defense, and no counter attacks.
Apologies again. :)
Yeah the kick outs were rather large, but the 2 reds and injury you picked up weren't nice either, particularly the 2 reds.
All the best for the rest of the cup and hopefully you can get back on the winners list next week.
All the best for the rest of the cup and hopefully you can get back on the winners list next week.
:(
Two sending offs won't help the next game either, as you will need to win the next two to get past the groups.
Two sending offs won't help the next game either, as you will need to win the next two to get past the groups.
11 vs 11 Chile 2 New Zeland 0
:S
good luck the next mach ;)
:S
good luck the next mach ;)