Todas las publicaciones de Match Focus en WhoScored Artículos RSS

Match Focus: Individual Brilliance from Juve Leaves City in Same Predicament

by
Match Focus: Individual Brilliance from Juve Leaves City in Same Predicament It seemed like it was going to be the night that Manchester City finally moved onto another level, only for Paul Pogba and Juventus to re-emphasise their level - and again leave Manuel Pellegrini’s side way behind where they want to be.That is one of two particularly galling things about this ...

Match Focus: Lack of Midfield Solidity Could Cost England Against Switzerland

by
Match Focus: Lack of Midfield Solidity Could Cost England Against Switzerland As England gear up for the welcome of Switzerland tonight, they needn’t worry that their qualification is on the line. A 6-0 thumping of European minnows San Marino on Saturday confirmed their place at next summer’s European Championship, with victory meaning England have won 21 points o...

Match Focus: Four Key Battles Ahead of Man City vs Chelsea

by
Match Focus: Four Key Battles Ahead of Man City vs Chelsea It’s rare for a match in gameweek 2 in any league to be so decisive, but Manchester City’s welcome of Chelsea on Sunday could be just that. The two title rivals clash at the Etihad Stadium this weekend in an encounter that has the potential to give the Citizens a real head start in the t...

Match Focus: Four Key Battles Ahead of Sunday's Community Shield

by
Match Focus: Four Key Battles Ahead of Sunday's Community Shield Widely deemed as the English campaign's curtain raiser, the Community Shield takes to TV screens on Sunday as FA Cup holders Arsenal come up against domestic champions Chelsea, with the Gunners looking to secure glory for the second successive year. Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side have been in im...

Match Focus: Chile & Argentina Battle to End Trophy Drought in Copa America Final

by
Match Focus: Chile & Argentina Battle to End Trophy Drought in Copa America Final The Copa America probably has the final it deserves. Chile were the team of the group stage, while Argentina, having promised so much without delivering once again, finally caught light in the semi-final with their 6-1 evisceration of Paraguay. These are the two top scorers in the competition, the o...

Match Focus: Argentina & Colombia Must Remove Shackles for a Memorable Game

by
Match Focus: Argentina & Colombia Must Remove Shackles for a Memorable Game As an Argentine managing Colombia, Jose Pekerman couldn’t conceal his envy at those not directly involved in Friday night’s Copa America quarter-final.It’s attractive, the 65-year-old said on the eve of the game. It would excite me as a supporter because of the adventure of the two...

Match Focus: Brazil on the Brink as Colombia Cruise to Revenge Victory

by
Match Focus: Brazil on the Brink as Colombia Cruise to Revenge Victory After Colombia had so deservedly won the game, and Neymar had so irresponsibly lost his head, Dunga attempted to draw breath.“We have to concentrate on playing football,” the Brazil manager said following his side’s 1-0 defeat to Jose Pekerman’s side, which also saw Neymar se...

Match Focus: Allegri Requires a Touch of Luck to Halt Messi & Co. in Saturday's Final

by
Match Focus: Allegri Requires a Touch of Luck to Halt Messi & Co. in Saturday's Final Ahead of the biggest game in club football, Max Allegri faces the biggest conundrum in all football. It is the issue that has defined the entire season, and the question that so many managers have failed to answer, leaving Barcelona on the brink of a second treble in their history as they face Juven...

Match Focus: Norwich Worthy Winners of Play-Off Final Against Lacklustre Boro

by
Match Focus: Norwich Worthy Winners of Play-Off Final Against Lacklustre Boro The play-off final did not turn into an overdue classic despite much promise after a blistering opening 15 minutes. Instead it was decided by a breathtaking early blitz from Norwich and Middlesbrough did not know how to respond. In many ways it was a tale of two strikers on contrasting trajectories ...

Match Focus: Collective Strength Overcomes Individuals as Juve Dethrone Madrid

by
Match Focus: Collective Strength Overcomes Individuals as Juve Dethrone Madrid There will now be no Clasico final, and that is because Juventus’ ultimate victory in the Bernabeu came down to many classical elements of the sport. It remains remarkable how these are still overlooked, not least by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.Here, a true team were able to overcom...