We could start with the cliché – Chelsea shot more, so, they had more chances to score, so they win. It’s a fact. But there are more into that than just the number of shots. Let’s use VideObserver analyzer to helps us: It’s not the number of shots that could […]
Team Report – Croatia Offensive Process
During the stage group, Croatia presented us with some refined moments and a quality football. Mixing some world stars like Modric and Rakitic, with some young talented players like Brozovic, Coric, Jedvaj and Kovacic this is one of the most promising national teams in Europe. 1st Phase of Construction – 1st Pass […]
Team Report – France Defensive Process
Tactical System France opted to change the system in the defensive process, revealing a 1-4-4-2 for a better occupation of the center lane. This is due to the German offensive model that includes a lot of players between the lines. France tried to keep this model but sometimes played with […]
Manager Profile – Fernando Santos
Career Fernando Santos, born in Lisboa, Portugal on 10/10/1954. Was a professional player starting his career in SL Benfica, and representing Marítimo and Estoril Praia. Is know for his strong religious belief, family connected and charismatic speeches. Started is coaching career in Estoril Praia, right after his retirement as a […]
5 Steps of Analysis
Either you’re a scouter, a team performance analyst or an opponent analyst, you should be prepared and ready to the task you’ve assigned. Here we take you to a few steps you can take to make your job easier and faster. Planning and Preparation The starting point is planning. You need […]
5 Mistakes in Video Match Recording
Video Match recording is the core tool of analysts. When we have to record a game for later analysis, there are some common mistakes we can make. Here we name a few to help you in the process. Preparation 1-Search for the field when you start your trip for the […]
When you make soccer data comprehensible
Videobserver is always looking to be one step ahead. With that in mind our team is creating and looking for new features to help our customers to step their games and analysis. This time, it’s a big feature, that will take coaches to another level. We proudly present Passes Network. The […]
Leipzig Defensive Process – Leipzig vs Dortmund
Stopping the attack of Borussia Dortmund, one of the world’s best, is no easy task. With many solutions, Thomas Tuchel’s team forces the opponent to fill the spaces effectively and maintain concentration throughout the game. That was exactly what RB Leipzig made. The new Bundesliga team was perfect in the defense […]
Team Report : Dundalk FC – Offensive Organization
After the 2011/12 season Shamrock Rovers FC have reached the group stage of UEFA European League, sadly not having got a single point in the end. This season, the Dundalk FC, for the first time in it´s history, writes a beautiful page in this European adventure and above all, leaves a positive […]
Kosovo Team Report – Kosovo vs Croatia
It’s definitely rare when you can take positives from a six-nill defeat but when it comes to your second ever official match, you don’t have many other options other than look forward. Kosovo had their first “home” match – in Albania – after managing a surprise debut tie in Finland. […]
FC Barcelona Team Report – FC Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid
Offensive Phase This will be the second season that the former Captain and now football coach Luis Enrique trains Barcelona FC, therefore the possession and 1-4-3-3 formation traditions continues. On the construction zone, the left back (Jordi Alba) and right back (Sergi Roberto) played close to the side bar giving length […]
AS Roma Offensive Process
Roma did not have the perfect start in this season. The Giallorossi are now in 2nd place with 19 points in 9 games, the same amount of points as AC Milan, but struggled in the first few matchdays.In the first 6 games in Serie A, Luciano Spaletti’s team won three, drew […]
SSC Napoli – Game model
After giving Juventus a run for their money last season, expectations were high for Nápoles. Maurizio Sarri’s team dealt very well with the departure of their record-breaking striker Gonzalo Higuain and started the new season with the same offensive punch and beautifully played football.Arkadiuz Milik did his part to help […]
Atalanta BC: defensive process
The moment Atalanta BC is one of the big surprises in Serie A so far. Giampiero Gasperini’s team is the hottest in Italian football with 6 wins in the last 7 games. That includes victories against Inter and Napoli at home and an away draw at Fiorentina. There’s plenty of individual […]
Mapgies new life
Rafa Benítez is the major responsible for the excellent campaign of Newcastle after the ups and downs of 2015/2016 season. He initiated the season commanding Real Madrid in Champions League, that the Merengues won, but ended without avoiding the relegation of Magpies to the Championship. With only 10 games in the Premier League, the Spanish […]