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Post by buddha on Oct 11, 2010 17:38:19 GMT 8
Because the majority of us fans do not have access to live Azkal matches (I did watch the Azkals in Thailand a few years back) we are generally left in the dark when it comes to our national team's tactical play.
I'm very curious about our tactical approach. I have been under the impression that the Azkals traditionally played a straight forward 4-4-2 using a direct approach (long balls). However, looking at the current line-up, it seems that the Azkals are setting out in a 4-3-3 formation.
The thing with 4-3-3 is that it can be interpreted in different ways. Thus a 4-3-3 may be used to play a tighter, short passing game (as favored by Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger) or with a more expansive, counter-attacking movement (preferred by Jose Mourinho).
What is the tactical philosophy of the Azkals? Does the coach change tactics on a game to game basis or does he stick with one general formation and adapt as the game goes on?
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Post by buddha on Oct 10, 2010 23:27:26 GMT 8
Not bad at all, Azkals! I wouldn't be too concerned by the scoreline at this stage. Most important question is, WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?
Maybe it was down to mental strength. Maybe it was a bit of naivete in that we didn't see out the game properly as time wound down. Maybe we tried to break forward too often when we should have settled for a draw. Didn't we have a player getting a cramp? Maybe we were trying to sustain a high tempo far too long.
Whatever the cause/s, I'm sure the coach will look into it.
But cueing on the majority of the comments, it must have been an impressive performance from our Azkals.
Kalye Azul, rock on!
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