Prediction and Formation : Azkal vs Kuwait 2nd round 1st Leg

Kuwait National Football Team

Philippines National Football Team

Kuwait has excellent players at every position, but it is their chemistry that separates Kuwait from the rest of the asian national football team. The Kuwaiti drive opponents mad with their fantastic ability to maintain possession of the ball. It will be up to Coach Weiss to find the right tactical arrangement to counter the passing style of Kuwait

Chieffy, Phil Younghusband, and Angel Guirado must play at their best. Should Guirado and Phil convert, or at least put pressure, on Nawaf Al Khaldi (Goalkeeper of Kuwait and National Team Captain), the momentum may swing to Azkals.

Coach Weiss has to make sure his Squad doesn't make dumb mistakes. There is little margin for error when playing  Kuwait's squad.

PREDICTION:  Azkals 1 - 0 Kuwait

Kuwait will push hard in the later part of the first half,  The Kuwait midfield will tire towards the end of the match, and Azkals will surprise the Desert Nation with a late goal, and hang on for the victory.



Probable Line up and Formation








Formation: 4-4-2 Diamond or 4-3-1-2

A great formation for teams with 3 hardworking midfielders and 1 outstanding playmaker.  with a midfield trio of  Lucena, James Younghusband and Chieffy and Mulders is the attacking Midfielder. Lucena is the midfield general who dictates the play deep from midfield.. the fullback(s) must push for width. as the offensive players are usually driven by enganche into concentration, and large portion of the midfield would not be left uncovered.

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