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Senegal and Japan settle for 2-2 draw

Surprise Group H leaders, Senegal and Japan, played to a 2-2 draw in one of the more entertaining matches of…

7 years ago

Belgium soars past Tunisia, 5-2

Belgium, considered by many as  a dark horse team to win the World Cup in 2018, showed exactly why in…

7 years ago

Tactics – Mexico Solid, Not Perfect in 2-1 Win Over South Korea

Tactics - Mexico Solid, Not Perfect in 2-1 Win Over South Korea by Jack Pelini After a thoroughly impressive 1-0…

7 years ago

Tactical talk: Argentina architects of own downfall in 3-0 loss to Croatia

Tactical talk: Argentina architects of own downfall in 3-0 loss to Croatia Argentina collapsed in the second half in Volgograd…

7 years ago

Three thoughts: Egypt vs. Russia at the 2018 World Cup

Thought #1: Hector Cuper’s conservative, defensive approach does not allow for Egypt to play from behind One of the concerns…

7 years ago

Senegal, pouncing on defensive mistakes, pushes past Poland 2-1

There is an old adage in Boxing: Protect yourself at all times.  The referee gives this instruction to both fighters…

7 years ago

Relief for England as Kane’s late goal snatches points versus Tunisia

England 2-Tunisia 1 England have never been known to do things the easy way. As a player Gareth Southgate featured…

7 years ago

After Slow Start, Belgium powers past Panama 3-0

It was a tale of two halves for Belgium in the World Cup opener against world cup debutante, Panama.  Following…

7 years ago

World Cup Tactics – Mexico Outclasses Germany with a Disciplined Counter Attacking Style

Mexico opened the World Cup with an upset 1-0 victory over defending champions Germany. World Cup Tactics - Mexico Outclasses…

7 years ago

Did Juan Carlos Osorio prove his critics wrong, or right?

RICO ON FUTBOL By: Jonny Rico Yes, I was/am one of the millions of critics of Mexican National Team manager…

7 years ago