We set up to win on the counter.
When you play that way you have to expect to have little possession as you are always looking for the quick release.
We also sat deeper to invite them in to create those pockets of space.
It was an excellent example of a manager and team knowing how to set up to win a game of footy.
When you play that way you have to expect to have little possession as you are always looking for the quick release.
We also sat deeper to invite them in to create those pockets of space.
It was an excellent example of a manager and team knowing how to set up to win a game of footy.
Simply going off the stats, we were very lucky to win this match.
We had an xG of 1.32, Newcastle had an xG of 3.14. Statistically speaking, Newcastle should have won and won quite comfortably.