Definition of «midfield»

In soccer, midfield refers to a position on the field that is neither defensive nor offensive. It consists of four players - two central midfielders and two wide midfielders who play in the middle third of the pitch. Their primary role is to maintain possession, distribute the ball, create chances for their teammates, and provide support when needed on both sides of the field.

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The midfielder passed the ball to his teammate in the midfield, setting up a scoring opportunity.
The team's dominance in the midfield allowed them to control the pace of the game.
The midfielder showcased exceptional dribbling skills as he weaved through the opposing team's midfield.
With his accurate long-range passes, the midfielder effectively distributed the ball from the midfield to the forwards.
The midfield duo showcased great chemistry as they seamlessly interchanged positions and supported each other.
In the absence of their regular midfield anchor, the team's overall performance in the middle of the pitch was compromised.
The midfielder showed great defensive awareness by consistently intercepting passes from the opponent's midfield.

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But it is quite clear that now they are not at their best physically and they have a problem in midfield in that they do not know what to do with the ball. (skysports.com)
Top quality players and one of the best defensive midfielder in the world. (justarsenal.com)
He is probably the greatest central midfielder of all times without any competition. (totalsportek.com)
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Definition of «midfield»

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