Five defensive lessons

Michael Cox, editor of ZonalMarking.net, draws five defensive conclusions from the group stage...

The South American sides are defensively excellent. For a continent often characterised by flair and attacking football, the backbone of that continentâÂÂs success at this tournament so far has been well-organised, disciplined and resilient defensive play.

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