RE: The world cup has exceeded my expectations so far.
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Morocco has surprised me a lot. I bet a $$ amount on Spain (Match-time winner: Spain) and I thought it's gonna work out like I expected to be but when I saw Morocco counter the traditional Spain style: Tiki-taka/Possession based football, the approach was simple:
- They play full-defense - All 11-men are going back to defensive position and wait for Spain to make passing mistakes.
- Then they'll go all-in for a fast counter attack.
That was the same method used by Jupp Heynckes, who was the first manager to expose Guardiola's famous Tiki-Taka. The idea is a full, aggressive counter attacking play due to the reason that some defenders over-extend to help aide the attack. In return, it gave holes to the defense and with an aggressive counter attacking style, they won't be able to make it in time to cover their defensive areas.
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I think that most people would have bet your way. Spain were looking impressive in the group stages but there is always one big upset along the way.
It's very hard to breakdown a solid defense with slow build up play in any sport. It only works if the team isn't organized and then it's very effective.
Looks like morocco had their number and then got a bit of luck to go with it.
I totally agree. With 11-men defending, it's very hard to dig it in with just simple passes.