Average goals scored per game played at the World Cups — there used to be more goals in the past; since 1962 no World Cup averaged at more than 3 goals per game [OC]Tiken139 t1_iytk51l wrote
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Agreed, if you read the book “inverting the pyramid: history of soccer tactics” Brazil’s 4-2-4 in 58 WC inspired most to play 4 back, and Soviets started to play 4-4-2 as early as mid 60’s
pluslinus t1_iyuzou0 wrote
Is it good? I’ve been thinking about gifting it my dad for christmas, he’s very into tactics
Only1Goose t1_iyv2zs0 wrote
It’s good but it focuses more on pre 2000’s tactics. If you want to read more about modern tactics I recommend Zonal marking.
pluslinus t1_iyv91pq wrote
Thank you very much!
Boris_Ignatievich t1_iyv7rnf wrote
It's very good - I've only read the first edition that stops around 2008 with Spallettis striker less Roma side, so can't comment on the newer editions and how they handle the rise of tiki taka etc, but the historic stuff is excellent
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