The phrase
"defensive game" refers to a strategy or style used in sports where the focus is on protecting and preventing the opposition from scoring or winning.
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For example, you could play a
purely defensive game, wall yourself up in your city, and «win with a wonder» instead of wiping out your enemy.
Furthermore, there is a good deal of hiding, of putting one's best foot forward, and of
playing defensive games which mask real feelings and attitudes.
Solid, careful,
defensive game with Sanchez and Walcott making the most of Ozils ability to put them in behind the Chelsea defence.
It was the little things Delgado does and a much -
improved defensive game that nudged him ahead of Jonathan Osorio in Vanney's pecking order, because they are very similar players in possession.
As i mentioned before, i liked Arshavin ¿ s
defensive game as he tackled very well, and offensive play continues to improve ¿ his thru ball were top - class.
The problem was Wenger's overall strategy, like not starting Lacazette and using Xhaka instead of Wilshere, and playing a
very defensive game in the first half.
Chelsea often play a very
defensive game against these sorts of sides and Mourinho is praised for his «pragmatism».
In this specific game, Sirigu and the Torino back line played such a strong
defensive game because all three of our attacking players were able to create clear cut chances that on any other day would have been converted.
After riding a
strong defensive game and equally impressive goaltending throughout Euro 2012, will Italy be able to muster the offensive push needed to advance against a high - powered German side?
where he is average (nice flick horrible last minute miss) above keeping position and lending a defensive hand... They were all over bellerin all game and he was constantly exposed... El neny seems more reliable in middle and Campbell is a better winger... Though neither are the top level we are looking for... But Wenger has to stick to same team for next 8 or 9 games as there is so little understanding right now it's shocking really... Man of match was ospina which says it all
Mississippi State's Mark McLaurin was the beneficiary of three of Jackson's interceptions and played a
phenomenal defensive game for the Bulldogs.
If we surprised Monaco with two early goals we can even beat them by 4 - 0 so long as we maintain our
collective defensive game.
Preferably start Patrick, only announcing it just before game time, this would toss the
opposing defensive game plan out the window, then put Alex in at the half to screw with their adjustments.
With the inclusion of Mustafi and Boss within the coming weeks I think you'll see the back line tighten up and Arsenal return to a more
sound defensive game.
I am very happy we won, Burnley parked d bus, even if ozil play nothing special ll happen, always difficult to play
defensive game like that.
So nacho for me we need to be defensive this game too
Theo is more threatening going forward and has been giving better end product for allot longer than one season, liv boy has the better
defensive game so they are evenly matched or priced is more like.
We all know that Jose Mourinho will play a very
tight defensive game and Arsenal will need to breach their back line early to make it into an exciting contest.
Last year, Detroit had a very
smart defensive game plan that focused on preventing three - pointers — especially from the corners — and coercing opponents into taking mid-range jumpers.
This weeks youtube highlights of Burnly v Arsenal come from FOOTGOAL, and I must admit there are not many highlights from a
dire defensive game.
Playing a depleted LeBron - lead team in the second round was the best - case scenario for the Bulls, and a piss -
poor defensive game plan from a coach known for his defensive «genius» cost them.
Sissoko is very fast and that in itself is a worry for opposition, he can play a more
defensive game if required, he simply wasn't asked to at Newcastle where they tasked him with bombing forward as well.
Having said that we probably need to play Debuchy in the Palace game because they are so good at counter attacking, we will need someone to play a more
controlled defensive game i.e. Debuchy....
That was an old
school Defensive Game that came down to the wire and same Team Sammy 1 just etch out the much needed W!
With Walcott or Ox likely to see a lot more playing time on the right this coming season I can see Debuchy being first choice as he has a more
mature defensive game.
Nacho doesn't get alot of good shouts on the blogs and papers because of his
dodgy defensive game but he had a good performance.
This season, Chelsea played every kind of game: Possession - heavy styles with quick incisive passing, possession - heavy styles against teams that park the bus, defensive styles against more attacking teams with reliance on counter attacks, high
pressing defensive games to force teams into errors.
They were the better team most of the night, and took game 4 in Brooklyn thanks to their
gritty defensive game plan.
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