Considerations for understanding the technical and tactical concept of footbal the European Championship 2012 from Poland and Ukraine

Abstract

The 2012 U.E.F.A Championship showed that nearly all teams now play with a compact defence and are able to put even the strongest opponents under pressure. The most successful teams were flexible and able to adapt their style of play to the math situation. It was this flexibility, together with the teams’ healthy aggression and players’ excellent technique that paved the way to success. The European Champinship also showed that excessive combination play can lead to a lack of aggression.