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Javidan Alakbarli | Football thoughts and analysis

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In modern football, creating space and overloads is key.

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How Portugal created their first goal vs Chile ?

Let's analyze it in 4 phases

1) +1 in build-up |

Portugal built up with 6 players because Chile pressed with 5, creating a +1 overload in the build-up.
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4) +1 in the final third |

Dalot and Cancelo’s forward runs create a +1 overload against Chile’s back four. As seen, the CB follows Dalot, while the RB is occupied on the LW. Guedes sneaks into the space between the RB and CB,and is completely free with space ahead.

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@Magnusbrod_ Tough group,and it looks exciting

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In this World Cup, adaptation could become a huge factor. Different climates, long travel distances, humidity, heat and Mexico’s altitude may seriously affect some teams physically throughout the tournament.And also, mentally, it's very hard for players.

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@Magnusbrod_ Good work👍👍

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@skillkeeper Also created a 4v6 overload in the final third for the first goal

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@TVision93097 Ivory Coast look very dangerous for this World Cup

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Ivory Coast look very ambitious for this World Cup. In the qualifiers they scored 25 goals and didn’t concede any.They are a very athletic and physical team with strong defensive structure and fast, skillful attackers. Also strong in transitions, with power and quality.

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Wide rotations,Space manupilation & Third-man run

Let's analyze how Ivory Coast scored their first goal and broke France's midfield line⬇️⬇️

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Press & Midfield line broken |
Then Ivory Coast break the press with Agbadou's pass,which splits France's press and midfield line. At that moment,France's midfield is completely left behind,and a 4v6 situation forms ahead.

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@BernatME6 Agree

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High-Block Press|
When the opponent build out,Norway use a 6-man high press in the final third,aiming to win the ball immediately.When play is forced wide,full-backs can also step into press,especially Ryerson.

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Norway's press strategy |
Tactical analysis ⬇️

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2)Vs Moldova (2nd goal):CB tries to play out under pressure,Odegaard triggers the press,the ball deflects to Haaland and he scores