Alter (4-4-2) vs DeSales (4-4-2) - State Semis - - ShareMyTactics.com
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DeSales likes to play out of the back, to the midfield, and then to their forwards by way of possession. Defensively, they like to high press so that they can force turnovers high up the field which gets them into higher positions attacking wise. Everything goes through Hector Gomez in the midfield, so Croft is going to man mark him defensively and follow him wherever he goes. This is our best option as they are a lot less effective when Hector is not the one making plays. Also, #8 up top likes to drop into the midfield and hold the ball up and lay balls back to their midfield to create more space, while #13 tries to find space behind the back line and utilize his speed up top. #14 is definitely a danger man and likes to be found in space and also use his great speed out wide. We need to high press them and force turnovers out of the back and let Croft, Dom, and Scott win balls aerially or on the ground as we are the more physical team. Offensively, we need to use the width against these guys, as their left back sometimes gets caught too high offensively, and their right back is where they are vulnerable. We have to exploit the space that they give us, as their is a lot of space on the field when they play. Ty and Parker have to find the gaps available in the defense when #16 steps up, and #17 drops off. Also, we need to test the goalie as I don't think he is very good. We can beat these guys if we do these things and outwork them, which I know we can do.
