Those sluggish wins are irritating at the last 15 minutes but what a relief when they work after the game has ended 
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Catenaccio is what others have branded the Italian style of play.
It is to lock-up the defense by soaking the field with defenders and midfielders and leaving only at least one to attack. This tactic, which has become an art, perfected by the Italians, worked during the early 90s. It has constantly confused a lot of teams by dominating the possession in a match, but losing in the end by just a single goal from only a fraction of attacks.
This sort of play has become utterly unattractive, espeically to the English fans who are used to the EPL where only a handful of defenders take pride in what they do. They take into consideration more the attacking aspect of the game. *No offense, but I am making this statement as comparison to the Italian game.
Catenaccio has been adopted by a lot of coaches and clubs during the past decade, including Trapattoni and sometimes, Lippi with Juve during his time. Inter Milan used to adapt this tactic by leaving Bobo alone on top. Fiorentina used to adapt this tactic during the times of Batistuta, although I do not recall anymore who their coach was during that time. Take note that it was highly effective during the early parts of its popularity. But modern times have created new and magestic players who could breakdown defenses. Examples of such are: Zidane, Henry, Ronaldo, Del Piero, and Shevchenko just to name a few. And Catenaccio has recently failed lived up to its name.
Catenaccio certainly isn't entertaining when it comes to the "Neutral" fan. But those who are more inclined to football learn to appreciate the beauty of this art. The defense and total dedication to tactical solidity of the entire team, and precision and grace in attack.
Discipline, and swift counter-attacking is what Catenaccio is all about.
It is to lock-up the defense by soaking the field with defenders and midfielders and leaving only at least one to attack. This tactic, which has become an art, perfected by the Italians, worked during the early 90s. It has constantly confused a lot of teams by dominating the possession in a match, but losing in the end by just a single goal from only a fraction of attacks.
This sort of play has become utterly unattractive, espeically to the English fans who are used to the EPL where only a handful of defenders take pride in what they do. They take into consideration more the attacking aspect of the game. *No offense, but I am making this statement as comparison to the Italian game.
Catenaccio has been adopted by a lot of coaches and clubs during the past decade, including Trapattoni and sometimes, Lippi with Juve during his time. Inter Milan used to adapt this tactic by leaving Bobo alone on top. Fiorentina used to adapt this tactic during the times of Batistuta, although I do not recall anymore who their coach was during that time. Take note that it was highly effective during the early parts of its popularity. But modern times have created new and magestic players who could breakdown defenses. Examples of such are: Zidane, Henry, Ronaldo, Del Piero, and Shevchenko just to name a few. And Catenaccio has recently failed lived up to its name.
Catenaccio certainly isn't entertaining when it comes to the "Neutral" fan. But those who are more inclined to football learn to appreciate the beauty of this art. The defense and total dedication to tactical solidity of the entire team, and precision and grace in attack.
Discipline, and swift counter-attacking is what Catenaccio is all about.
Still, what bothers me is that there are a bunch of rules if you want to use this forum. It isn't like someone that gets insulted is really hurt or anything, you're looking at a screen FFS. Doesn't this look a lot like high school, which we all hate, with people like Gray giving detention and stuff ?
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++ [ originally posted by Lilianna ] ++
i don't like repeating myself but it seems i'll have to.
you didn't ask what's buffon to me.
you asked what is he in geenral
i don't like repeating myself but it seems i'll have to.
you didn't ask what's buffon to me.
you asked what is he in geenral
Its not often you use that kind of humour, i like it
. even though it dosent really work on you Ok so whats Buffon to you?
Darling, Del Boy may be our captain but he sure doesn't play like one. I am a dedicated fan as anyone.....and I want to see my team once again dominate Italy, Europe and the world....and I feel that Del Piero is no longer a player who can help us, yet our managment favuors him too much.....and so I criticised. Big Deal to all those morons who called me names.
As for where I am from?I am a Greek living in England. I am named after the legendary Greek Hero. Paris of Troy. However, I have yet to find my Helena
As for where I am from?I am a Greek living in England. I am named after the legendary Greek Hero. Paris of Troy. However, I have yet to find my Helena
i know who paris was.
i am greek too.
but it's very unpleasant to see someone calling names to our Captain...
i repsect and love him too much to be able to cope with that...
and with the fact he may not be the greatest as he used to be...
but we can't just through him away...and btw,let's give him a break!
he scored against moldavia,that was good and i heard he had an exellent performance!
i am greek too.
but it's very unpleasant to see someone calling names to our Captain...
i repsect and love him too much to be able to cope with that...
and with the fact he may not be the greatest as he used to be...
but we can't just through him away...and btw,let's give him a break!
he scored against moldavia,that was good and i heard he had an exellent performance!