Match Analysis From Match to Training ORGANIZATION OF

Match Analysis From Match to Training

ORGANIZATION OF THE TEAM

3 -5 -2 9 11 3 -2 -3 -2 8 10 4 6 3 7 5 K 2

9 8 9 11 11 33 - -55 - -22 8 10 10 6 3 4 6 3 Primary Roles in attack 7 5 5 KK 4 2 2 7

3 -2 -3 -2 3 -5 -2 10 8 10 9 8 7 9 4 6 4 7 6 11 11 2 5 Ball-oriented defense Pressing defense Ball-oriented defense 33 K K 5 2

3 -5 -2 8 7 10 9 4 6 11 2 5 3 Ball-oriented defense K

3 -5 -2 10 9 8 4 6 7 11 2 5 3 Ball-oriented defense Roles in defense K

Fall back – low pressure 8 9 10 11 3 7 4 6 5 2

ORGANIZATION OF THE LINES

9 8 3 -5 -2 10 11 6 3 7 4 5 K 2

9 11 3 -5 -2 8 10 4 6 3 Primary Roles in attack 7 5 K 2

9 2 strikers 8

9 2 strikers 8

8 9 10 Add attacking midfielder

8 9 11 Add wide midfielders 10 7

9 8 11 7 10 Add wide midfielders

10 11 7 6 5 midfielders 4

10 11 7 6 5 midfielders 4

3 5 Keeper and 3 backs K 2

add 2 holding midfielders 6 33 4 5 5 K 4 2 2

SOCCER PROBLEMS WITH THE LINES

8 9 11 10 6 3 7 4 5 2

8 9 7 10 11 6 3 4 5 2

10 9 8 11 7 6 3 4 5 2

8 9 10 11 6 3 4 5 7 2

8 9 10 11 6 3 7 4 5 K 2

8 9 7 10 11 6 3 4 5 2

8 9 7 10 11 2 6 3 4 5 K

9 11 8 6 10 7 4 3 5 2

ANALYSIS OF A PLAYER IN POSSESSION

9 11 8 7 10 4 6 5 2 3 K

9 8 11 10 6 3 7 4 5 K 2

9 8 11 10 6 3 7 4 5 K 2

SOCCER PROBLEMS

Soccer Problems • We hardly have any scoring chances • Forwards lose the ball too quickly • Forwards receive low supply of passes from their own defenders • Poor link up between the midfielders and the forwards • Defensive midfielders are not delivering enough long passes • Defenders are too slow in the buildup -- they do not play quickly enough

Defining Soccer Problems • What is going wrong in relation to the plan • Which players and positions are involved in the problem ? • When does the problem occur ? • In which part of the field does it occur ? • Are the problems technical, tactical, physical or attitudinal ?

MATCH ANALYSIS Czech Republic vs Belarus

Czech Republic in Possession • Buildup form keeper often through Kadlec looked to Nemecek • Use of left flank dangerous with: Smejkal, Berger, Kuka/Siegel • Smejkal was a driving force • Free kick to Kadlec on that side (1 -0) • Berger’s goal came from Kadlec to Frydek (2 -0) • Berger’s basic position was on the right, but often moved to the left (left-footer)

Czech Republic in Possession -- 2 • Berger and Frydek supported strikers – lots of diagonal runs • Kuka fast on the ball - stayed up (offside ? ) • Siegel – crossed with Kuka physically strong -- near post runs on CK • Counterattack very dangerous • 2 nd half – long balls, fast counterattacks through short, fast, passing moves

Czeck Republic After Loss of Possession • • • Latal / Smejkal slow to transition to defense Kadlec had to cover flank several times Latal beaten for speed Nemecek (covering position) pushed out to flank -- played vs Metlicki (playmaker) Physically hard, very hard, if necessary Repka and Hapal tough defenders Good in air – get inside of their man Kadlec always covered – controlled the defense Not fast, but reads game well

Czech Republic After Loss of Possession • • • Retreat to centerline and deeper Gave a way a lot of space to build up in Kuka and Siegel worked hard covering Siegel more effective defensively Frydak and Berger slow to fall back with only limited defensive qualities • Latal and Smejkal covered flanks -- not always properly positioned, especially space in deep corners

Czech Republic After Loss of Possession • Defended 10 -15 meters in front of penalty area, sometimes, closer • Defended compactly with 8 defenders • Left a lot of space in midfield on transition • Did not use offside trap (except for free kick, goal)

Comments and Observations About Match Tactics • Very strong start by Czechs – 2 goals in first 18 min and other good chances • Let the game get away a bit • 2 nd half – very dangerous counterattacks • Did not use numerical advantages very well • Gave up too much space in midfield • Nonchalant about taking chances • Too little danger from corners • Free kick organization just so-so

Game Plan and Training Ideas • • Restrict counterattacks to a minimum Mark strikers closely Restrict long passes to a minimum Do not concede space in corners Force left flank of Czechs to defend Spread ball during buildup Play ball quickly to midfielders

Game Plan • • • Switch quickly in transition Use the available space Create 2 v 1 on the flanks Make individual runs Follow up shots on goal – Keeper rebounds ball

K Counter attack to opponent’s left side A B Quick transition through the midfield A A Buildup from the back – across the field Restrict counter attacks and long balls B B W B A A A A B Mark strikers closely B A B K A A B W A B