N.E.C. Nijmegen HubN.E.C. Nijmegen played from a 1-3-2-4-1 possession and press with man-to-man. AZ had adapted and changed their 1-4-2-3-1-formation into a 1-4-2-2, with Parrot and Daal forming the front line. AZ’s idea for long balls against Nijmegen’s classic 1-1-pressing were diagonal and deep movements against Nijmegen’s three-man defense, to bind as many defenders from Nijmegen as possible and create as much space as possible next to and in front of the last line.
Review
N.E.C. Nijmegen loses Dutch Cup final 5:1 to AZ Alkmaar
N.E.C. Nijmegen lost the Dutch Cup final 5:1 to AZ Alkmaar. AZ won the match with a goal from a standard situation in the first half and well-played counters in the second half.
