1. FIFA World Cup Brasil 2014 Tactical & Technical findings
AEFCA Symposium
11th December 2014, Zagreb
Mixu Paatelainen

2. Tactical & Technical findings
Teams’ preparation
(MD-1)
Familiarising the stadium
Sharpness (physical preparation)
11 v 11 game (tactical preparation)
Finishing (1-2s, crosses, free-kicks)

3. Tactical & Technical findings
Topics
Semi-high pressing
Tight defensive unit – high / low
Number of balancing players when attacking: 3 / 4
Making overloads in attacking third
Importance of players able to play in different roles
Harmonious team – Good team spirit

4. Tactical & Technical findings
Semi-high pressing
Withdraw to the center circle
Backline high
Invite opponent to open play to defenders
Strong press once pass into midfield
Space behind opponent’s defense

5. Tactical & Technical findings
Tight defensive unit – low / high
Low – no space behind defense
High – win the ball higher

6. Tactical & Technical findings
Number of balancing players
when attacking: 3 / 4

7. Tactical & Technical findings
Making overloads in attacking third
Fullback + winger
Winger + centre forward + midfielder
Winger + winger

8. Tactical & Technical findings
Importance of players able to play in different roles
During match
In different matches

9. Tactical & Technical findings
Harmonious team
– Good team spirit

10. Thank you