Euro 2012 – Quarter Final 1 – Spain v Portugal – Portugal waste their overloads and can’t capitalize

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Stevie Grieve Spain and Portugal are 2 of the top sides in the world, Spain current World and European Champions, and ranked number 1, Portugal are ranked number 8 and are always a dangerous side with players like Ronaldo … Continue reading →

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How Xavi Changes Spains Formation Between a 4-3-3 to a 4-2-3-1

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Stevie Grieve, author of Modern Soccer Tactics Spain’s formation is a source of great debate and intrigue. Is it a 4-3-3? Is it a 4-3-3-0? Is it a 4-6-0? Is it a 4-2-3-1? Is it a 4-2-4-0? Is it … Continue reading →

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How Spain Played With a 4-2-3-1 to Win Euro 2012

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Wayne Harrison SPAIN PLAYING THE 4-2-3-1 AT THE EURO’S The starting position phase formation is approximately a 4-2-3-1; the attacking phase is 4-2-1-3 or 3-3-1-3; and the defending phase is a 4-4-1-1, so we have

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