Analysis of Euro 2008 XXIX AEFCA Symposium 2008

Sport-Specific Analysis of the EURO 2008
AEFCA-Symposium 2008
EURO 2008-Analysis Overview
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Purpose / Design of the Analysis Bernd Stber Analysis 1: Systems of Play / Positions Bernd Stber Analysis 2: Defensive Play Frank Wormuth Analysis 3: Attacking Play Erich Rutemller Conclusions and Implications Bernd Stber
AEFCA-Symposium 2008 2
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Purpose of the Analysis Purpose of analyzing an opponent Purpose of trend-analyses
Focal Points of the Analysis This analysis focuses on elements within the game of Europes top nations.
EURO 2008-Analysis as a Tool to Evaluate the Playing Philosophy of the DFB

International Trends Strenghts of German Football
DFBPlaying Philosophy
CLUB FOOTBALL
TALENT DEVELOPMENT COACHING EDUCATION

NATIONAL TEAMS
Design of the EURO 2008-Analysis 32 Games
Group Switzerland
F. Wormuth, E.Rutemller, F. Engel, P. Schomann, H. Herrlich
D. Eilts, M. Pezzaiuoli, J. Daniel, St. Bger, B. Stber
Group Austria
Standardized Analyses
Technical Report
Process of EURO 2008-Analysis
Standardized analysisschemes for all analysts!
Standardized Aspects to Focus on

Focus: Formations and utilization of spaces

Focus: Attacking play build-up
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Focus: Attacking play creating goal-scoring opportunities
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Focus: Defensive play basic formation / behavior upon losing possession
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Other evaluation criteria: Technique, tactics, fitness, personality, and restarts
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008
4:2:3:1System
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4:2:3:1System
Holland
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4:2:3:1System
Germany (from quarterfinals on)
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4:4:2-System
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4:4:2System
Spain
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4:4:2System
Germany (group stage)
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4:1:4:1System
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4:1:4:1 (4:1:3:2)System
Russia
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Variation with a single defensive midfielder: 4:1:2:3

Portugal
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary Observation 1: Teams clearly preferred formations with four backs!
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary Observation 2: Formations with two defensive midfielders (No. 6) are widely established!
Example: Croatia
Example: Spain
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Profiles of defensive midfield pairs

Primary qualities in defense
(securing the center) Examples in EURO 2008: Senna (Spain) Frings (Germany) Kovac (Croatia)
Primary qualities in attack (connecting defense and attack)

Examples in EURO 2008: Xavi (Spain) Ballack (Germany) Modric (Croatia)
Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary
Observation 3: Creating momentum through wing play with pairs on each side
Example: Netherlands
Example: Spain
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Various types of attacking-minded players on the wings
Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions
Forward-type
Players like Podolski (Germany) Ronaldo (Portugal) Sneijder (Holland)
Assist-oriented/creative type
Players like Iniesta (Spain) Rakitic (Croatia)
Specialists
Players like Robben (Holland) van Persie (Holland)
Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary Observation 4: Flexible duos in central attacking areas
Example: Spain
Example: Russia
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Overview of profiles

Attacking duos in EURO 2008:
Torres Villa (Spain) Olic Petric (Croatia) Van Nistelrooy Van der Vaart (Holland) Pawljutschenko Arshawin (Russia) Klose Ballack (Germany)
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary Overall, the participating teams favored similar constellations in their formations. However, despite all similarities, they interpreted their systems of play very specifically!
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Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary Not systems of play, but individual quality is the most important determinant of success in international football at the highest level!
Technical perfection
Tactical flexibility
Quick actions
Winning mentality
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play
Observation 1: Ball-oriented play has become standard!
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Two examples of double-teaming
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Example for ball-oriented defense
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 2: Ensuring safety through falling back and playing low pressure!
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Four examples of low pressure
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Observation 3: Hardly any team-based midfield pressure/high pressure over extended periods of time!
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Four examples of pressure
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 4: The center of defense remains closed down! Method 1: Center backs stay central!
Example: Italy / Panucci + Chillinie
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 5: The center of defense remains closed down! Method 2: One purely defensive midfielder (No. 6-position)!
Example: Czech Republic / Galasek
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Examples for methods 1 (CB) and 2 (No. 6)
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Example for method 2 (No. 6)
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 6: The center of defense remains closed down! Method 3: Two defensive midfielders in the center with different roles!
Example: Germany / Frings + Ballack Example: Holland / DeJong + Engelaar
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Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 7: Nothing new in terms of restarts!
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Thesis
The EURO 2008 has been described as the fairest of its kind in history! WHY is that? Is it only a result of attacking play or possibly also due to the DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES applied?
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Structure of Attack Attacking Situations
Unorganized opponent
Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
Counter-attack with finish
Creating scoring opportunities Wing Center
2nd Ball
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Quick transition
Different strategies upon gaining possession:

1st Group: Securing possession as a general principle only few quick counterattacks 2nd Group: Willing to take great risk when attacking the goal directly 3rd Group: Great variability, depending on the situation
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Initiating the attack against an unorganized opponent
Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Controlled build-up Characteristic: Safe build-up based on horizontal position play
Example: Spain
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Controlled build-up Characteristic: Variability in controlled build-up
Example: Holland
Preparation of a penetrating pass by means of a safe horizontal position play Sudden change of pace
Creative qualities of players in No. 6 positions Variable change of positions in midfield

Initiating the attack against an organized opponent
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Quick counter-attacks Characteristic: Significant number of goals as a result of counter-attacks (UEFA-Statistics: 35% of all goals of EURO 2008)
Typical situations for counter-attacks:
While the ball is in play (from various zones) After restarts After quick delivery by the goalkeeper
Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Counter-attack goals
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Structure of Attack
Characteristic: 2nd ball as one attacking strategy:

Yet, none of the top teams used the 2nd ball as a primary attacking strategy!
Example: Czech Republic
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Wing play
rarely: traditional wing-play with crosses from the baseline frequently: low passes into defenders backs from positions between touchline and extended sideline of the penalty box frequently: combination play on the wing (more frequently than individual actions) frequently: driven diagonal balls to the wings to quickly change the point of attack
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Wing play
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Wing play after changing the point of attack
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Organized opponent
1st Phase
Quick transition
Controlled build-up
2nd Phase
2nd Ball
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Attacking through the center
More frequently: goals from combination play, e.g. using the third man Less frequently: dribblings to beat opponents and create finishing opportunities More frequently: dribblings to maintain possession in the box and create situations for combination play Important: forwards often made diagonal runs to goal with an open position to the player in possession of the ball
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Attacking through the center individual skill
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Combination play through the center
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Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Quality criteria in attack

High-quality attacking play with great precision more goals from combination play than ever!
Basis 1: maintaining possession in midfield, especially through short passes Basis 2: skillful trailing striker with ability to retain possession Basis 3: creative player with goal-scoring abilities Basis 4: flexible changes of positions Basis 5: frequent triangular play
Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Summary Top-teams prove to be attacking-minded, fast, and flexible
They reveal a large repertoire of means of attack of the highest quality: - individual skill - combination play - diagonal passes - wing play - attacking through the center - changing pace and rhythm of the game!
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Quality Criteria of the Champions, Spain
Highest quality in attacking play based on a perfect balance of defense and attack!
Best mixture of efficiency and attractiveness of the game Distinct changes of rhythm within long phases of possession Combination play based on quick ball-movement using one- and two-touch-play
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Quality Criteria of the Champions, Spain
Great consistency and absolute winning mentality

Deep and even roster at the highest level greatest consistency during the course of the tournament Mix of young and experienced, creative and robust players Great team-spirit
Flexible game plan

Primary Quality Criteria in International Football at the Highest Level The determinant of success is individual class, which always has to be embedded in a perfectly functioning team!
The team-oriented and strong personality is the star
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Consequences for the DFB-Elite Development

Core principles of the DFB-Elite Development such as
individualized orientation of the development process focus on applying basic techniques under pressure attacking-mindedness as a basic attitude fitness as the foundation for football-specific qualities teams with personalities winning mentality
are supported by our findings in the EURO 2008!!!

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Sport-Specific Analysis of the EURO 2008

EURO 2008-Analysis Overview

EURO 2008-Analysis Overview

Purpose of the Analysis Purpose of analyzing an opponent Purpose of trend-analyses

EURO 2008-Analysis as a Tool to Evaluate the Playing Philosophy of the DFB

TALENT DEVELOPMENT COACHING EDUCATION

Design of the EURO 2008-Analysis 32 Games

D. Eilts, M. Pezzaiuoli, J. Daniel, St. Bger, B. Stber

Process of EURO 2008-Analysis

Standardized analysisschemes for all analysts!

Standardized Aspects to Focus on

Standardized Aspects to Focus on

Standardized Aspects to Focus on

Standardized Aspects to Focus on

Standardized Aspects to Focus on

EURO 2008-Analysis Overview

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Exemplary formations in the EURO 2008

Variation with a single defensive midfielder: 4:1:2:3

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Profiles of defensive midfield pairs

Primary qualities in attack (connecting defense and attack)

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Summary

Various types of attacking-minded players on the wings

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions

Analysis Area 1: Systems of Play/Positions Overview of profiles

EURO 2008-Analysis Overview

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play

Observation 1: Ball-oriented play has become standard!

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Two examples of double-teaming

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Example for ball-oriented defense

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Four examples of low pressure

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Four examples of pressure

Example: Italy / Panucci + Chillinie

Example: Czech Republic / Galasek

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Example for method 2 (No. 6)

Example: Germany / Frings + Ballack Example: Holland / DeJong + Engelaar

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play Observation 7: Nothing new in terms of restarts!

Analysis Area 2: Defensive Play

EURO 2008-Analysis Overview

Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Structure of Attack Attacking Situations

Counter-attack with finish

Creating scoring opportunities Wing Center

Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Structure of Attack Attacking Situations

Counter-attack with finish

Creating scoring opportunities Wing Center

Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Structure of Attack Attacking Situations

Counter-attack with finish

Creating scoring opportunities Wing Center

Analysis Area 3: Attacking Play Quick transition

Different strategies upon gaining possession: