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Match Analysis: How Japan beat Germany #GERJPN [THREAD]
The Germans lined-up in a 3-2-5 structure in possession, using asymmetric fullbacks (Süle deeper and Raum higher). Musiala and Müller occupied the half-spaces. Japan defended in a 4-4-2 mid-block.
The Germans lined-up in a 3-2-5 structure in possession, using asymmetric fullbacks (Süle deeper and Raum higher). Musiala and Müller occupied the half-spaces. Japan defended in a 4-4-2 mid-block.
The strikers of Japan looked to restrict passes into Germany’s double pivot by using their cover-shadows. Japan’s 6s stayed in between Germany’s 10s and 6s, allowing them to press the double pivot when a striker pressed a centre back or mark a 10 in deeper zones.
When Japan’s 6s didn’t mark the 10s, they used a different approach to defend the wings on either side. On the right, Nagatomo pressed Gnabry, while Yosibah (left CB) shifted across to mark Müller. On the left, Ito tracked back to cover Raum, while Sakai marked Musiala.
Germany starting XI passing sonars
Japan starting XI passing sonars
