Dream match
Philippe Troussier's Japan 2002 bring 4-4-2 and technical midfield with high press. Fernando Santos's Portugal 2016 answer with 4-4-2 and low block with counter attack; the matchup is decided by which side can impose that identity without exposing its weakest transition.
Why this matchup matters
Philippe Troussier's Japan 2002 bring 4-4-2 and technical midfield with high press. Fernando Santos's Portugal 2016 answer with 4-4-2 and low block with counter attack; the matchup is decided by which side can impose that identity without exposing its weakest transition.
400 alternate nights
Model lean: Japan
Signature score
1–1
average goals 1.58–1.53
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