Well, we are now moving swiftly towards the finals of the World Cup and, oh my, how exciting it has been. The Brits English got beat, the Brazilians got beat and it looks like it might be WWIII with the Germans and the French going at it. French and Italians going head to head. But who knows? I do know one thing, however. I know that I understand very little about soccer strategy. And it is my guess that the average American knows very little also.
So in the spirit of goodwill towards all, and in an effort to help my own countrymen feel a little more a part of the bigger world, I offer you a very fine little Wiki-lesson on understanding soccer strategy.
Yes, some of the “tips” might seem very obvious (i.e. “Learn how counter attacks can lead to goal scoring opportunities. ” Yeah, OK.), but much of what’s here might just help you better enjoy the next game you watch.
You are watching the World Cup, right?