2016 EURO GOAL ANALYSIS AND SOLUTION

Dealing with the cross

Before the cross
- The goalkeeper takes his position according to the opponent and foot of the crossing attacker.
- The goalkeeper looks around and checks the position of the attacker and defender.
- The goalkeeper directs the defender to mark the attacker.

After the cross
- The goalkeeper checks the height and direction of the ball (never predicts and move)
- The goalkeeper decides whether to wait or move to see the ball height and direction.
- When the goalkeeper goes out, he informs the player of his action in a loud voice.
- The goalkeeper decides whether to catch or punch the ball.

I fthe goalkeeper catch the ball, quickly moves the crossing in the opposite direction to find teammate and send the ball.
If the goalkeeper is punching the ball, move quickly to the goal while looking at the ball to position and set position.

Defender role
before the cross
The defenders always check their opponent's attackers and keep them in front of their eyes.

Crossing
the defenders block the opponent to prevent the opponent from competing with the goalkeeper, so the goalkeeper can handle the ball safely.

After the cross
the defenders move quickly and are ready to receive the ball from the goalkeeper.  



THE PHOTO OF GOAL 

 
 

Problem before crossing

1. The goalkeeper watched only the front and did not look around.
2. The central defender was in front of the attacker and did not interfere the attacker’s movement

Solution 

1. The goalkeeper takes a 45 degree set position and checks the defender’s and attacker’s movement. 
2. The goalkeeper directs the defenders to mark the attackers.
3. The defenders must mark the opponent’s attacker in front of them.

Problems after crossing

1. The goalkeeper was unable to catch the ball inability because of the attacker’s interference. 
2. The central defenders were unable to interfere with the attacker, allowing the attacker to freely compete with the goalkeeper.

Solution

1. The defender must interfere with the attacker’s inability to compete with the goalkeeper.
2. If the goalkeeper competes with the attacker, the punching will be done safely in case of unsafe situation.

Recognizing and training  these basic things is a way to reduce the lost goals in the real game.