BAL No.20 Ignatius Ang vs. LCS (14 Dec, 12′):
BAL would score from the subsequent Matić cross and Mandić lunging finish.
9’: LCS centre back Bailey Wright plays a long pass to left back Diogo Costa. Four LCS forwards spread out linearly inside the opposition box. Multiple finishing options on offer, but the team is vulnerable to transition because long ball build ups creates gaps between the forward line and the rest defence.
LCS would go on to concede a goal in 12’ from a long ball build up -> turnover -> transition goal.
Game state (85’):
ALB tactical considerations (3-4-3):
85′: BGT No.19 Joel Chew lifts the ball over the ALB press.
51’: Lead up to THA U22’s second goal vs. SGP U22:
67’: Both centre mids JT and OYE raise their hands to signal for the ball in order to launch a counterattack. But the ball hasn’t been won yet.
It needed to be a 4-4-2 because the formation is simple enough for players to:
Wingbacks complicate covering duties and zonal responsibilities when they switch between the backline and the midfield.
He witnessed the challenge play out right in front of him. His fullback made the most of it—tumbling and rolling out across the touchline. Clutching his left shin, he stayed down. Just ten minutes more to go. Victory was in sight.
The Head Coach walked over, bent down, and, with the slightest hint of irritation, nudged his player to get up. The replay showed there wasn’t much contact in the challenge, if any. You could almost hear him whisper, “Come on, get on with it.”
The player got up, and play resumed; the throw-in was taken quickly. Results matter, but how they are achieved matters too. This journey has only just begun.
