TRINIDAD & TOBAGO FOOTBALL FEDERATION

2001 Under 17 FIFA World Cup

TRINIDAD Y TOBAGO 2001

Technical Report

Event Facts:

The 2001 Under 17 FIFA World Cup held in Trinidad and Tobago from September 13^th through 30^th, was a complete success at all levels. It was the first time that a country with the size and population of Trinidad and Tobago, only 1.3 million, dared to organize and host such a prestigious event.

Previously an Under 16 category event, this year’s World Cup marked the transition to Under 17, allowing players born as early as January 1^st1984 to participate. The competition was spread across the two islands, both which were equipped with a total of five fully functional stadiums: Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva, Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in San Fernando, Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima and the Dwight Yorke Stadium in Tobago. Trinidad hosted groups A, C & D, while Tobago hosted group B.

The population may have been small compared to previous hosts, but it certainly made up for it with enthusiasm and support. Spectators filled the stadiums to capacity even when Trinidad and Tobago’s national team was not playing. For the first time in the history of the World Cup, steel bands played the national anthems, adding a local charm to the event.

The World Cup consisted of 16 different countries, representing six Confederations in a total of 32 world class games, all ingredients to a winning formula, which made this event a success sure to encourage other Caribbean countries to embark on such ambitious projects, not to mention greatly enhance the interest generated around football in this nation.

Confederations Represented:

AFC:

Iran
Japan
Oman

CAF:

Burkina Faso
Mali
Nigeria

CONCACAF:

Costa Rica
Trinidad & Tobago
USA

CONMEBOL:

Argentina
Brazil
Paraguay

OFC:

Australia

UEFA:

Croatia
France
Spain

Technical Level:

The technical level presented in this World Cup is perhaps the best ever seen in this age group. Certainly many of the players who showcased their talents here in Trinidad and Tobago will move on to the senior national teams in their countries and possibly become world renowned stars.

Technical-Tactical Analysis:

Spectators at any of the Under 17 World Cup games had the impression of watching senior teams, because of the high physical, tactical and technical abilities of the players. This may have been the first world level competition for these teams, but the harmony between coaches and their players was evident. Similar to what was seen in the 1998 World Cup in France, the performance of the Under 17 players predict that the future of football will consist of an eclectic group of tactical, physical, and technical displays. Those players who, considering their strengths and weaknesses, are more capable of adapting to different tactical systems and strategies will prevail over others, emphasising the importance of multi-talented players who can effectively execute diversified plans.

UEFA teams are well advanced in tactical terms, they are compact in defence, display varied tactical strategies and show intelligence in attack. They have improved the technical skills of their players by exploring the creativity of the South Americans and speed of the Africans. From this sophisticated conception came this year’s World Champions, France, as well as Spain, a team that failed to make it into the second round and was therefore unable to show its full potential

The CONMEBOL teams are looking to update their tactical planning in the search for modern, dominating and winning systems. What they do not wish to sacrifice is the individual quality of players who are encouraged to use creativity and personal expression.

Members of CAF are presenting a solid tactical organization; their defence and coverage have improved and include variety to confuse opponents, all without compromising the creativity of their fast players. All teams performed extremely well, with Burkina Faso reaching the semi-finals, and Mali and Nigeria getting third and second places.

CONCACAF teams continue to search for their own identity, but are maturing in the implementation of a primary tactical system as well as a few alternatives. These teams have displayed great speed and technical ability. Costa Rica was the only team in this Confederation that went on to the second round. Trinidad and Tobago, competing in a World Cup for the first time, displayed great talent. Nkosi Blackman scored one of the most beautiful goals of the World Cup, renewing hope for the future of football in the nation.

Australia, the only country from OFC, has perfected the technical ability of its players, and developed their physical conditions. However, its tactical system is rigid and presented few variations throughout the competition, making it possible for opponents to defend key players and plays.

AFC members improve their technical quality with each competition, maintaining speed and objectivity. However, they present a tactical rigidity with only a few significant variations.

Team Analysis:

FRANCE:

4 3

17 12 8 15

9 7

1- Chaigneau Florent; 2- Debris Kevin; 3- Berthod Jeremie; 4- Colombo Julio; 5- Faty Jaques; 6- Maia Gael; 7- Le Tallec Anthony; 8- Yebda Hassan; 9- Sinama Pongolle Florent; 10- Meghni Mourad; 11- Ben Saada Chaouki; 12- Fae Emmers; 13- Drouin Stephen; 14- Mohellebi Laurent; 15- Jacmot Kevin; 16- Pierre Samuel; 17- Glombard Luigi; 18- Fabre Mickael.

Basic Tactical System: GK-3-5-2
First Derivative Tactical System: GK-3-4-3 (as seen against Nigeria in the first round).
Second Derivative Tactical System: GK-3-6-1
Alternative Tactical System: GK-4-5-1 (as seen in the final against Nigeria.)
Because of the characteristics of the players, a GK-4-4-2 could have been used against Nigeria, but number 7 played a bit a further back in the midfield, executing a key role during the match. He surprised the opponents and was chosen the MVP of the game. This shows that the midfield must be strengthened when the two teams are similar.
Zone Defence starting at the third offensive line and top of the circle.
Team was compact, going over the line of defence and bringing strikers back (at least until the midfield).
Intensity was high when under pressure and active once the team got organized in the field. They go after the ball and seek its possession.
Tactics: Number 7 was constantly used in high and long passes by the defence and midfield. Also high balls were constantly passed at the opponent’s back to number 9. Attacks were objective and ended at the 18 yards area. Set plays were used for corner kicks and free kicks.
Technical Level: Excellent, especially numbers 5, 7, 8, 9,10 and 12.
Physical Condition: Excellent.
Game Plan: to be compact to control ball possession, take the opportunity to use high passes when there is an opening in the opponent’s defence, and use quick passes until the chance for a good shot appears. No one held on to the ball. Systems were flexible, practically changing every game to adapt to the opponent. Players were versatile and executed such tactical changes with perfection. Offensive plan was centred on attacking, especially considering the quality of the strikers and midfielders. Number 9 was the best scorer of the team, winning the gold boot for the tournament with the most goals overall.
Key player: 10
Playmaker: 10
Best players: 7, 9, and 10.

NIGERIA:

2 4 5 6

16 7/8 11

1- Uweluyi Osaze; 2- Chinwo Kennedy; 3- Ibrahim Ndala; 4- Baba Emmanuel; 5- Eyimofe Joseph; 6- Eromoigbe Richard; 7- Shaibu Karimu; 8- Nnamdi Austine; 9- Ayuba Moses; 10- Brown Victor; 11- Opabunmi Femi; 12- Ugo Ifeanyl; 13- Sambo Soga; 14- Babatunde Kazeem; 15- Gona Cyril; 16- Temile Omonigho; 17- Mohamed Suleiman; 18- Rex Jacob.

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-3-3. Active, offensive and changeable. The defence was balanced, with the two wingbacks from opposite sides closing up to help the 2 centre players, or the defensive mid-fielder would play as the third stopper. In such case, the striker would return slightly to cover the gap.

Alternative Tactical System: GK-5-4-1 (as seen in the final game against France).
Zone defence in the entire field.
Intensity: very high, the team’s aim is to prevent the opponent from playing in all parts of the field so it can counter-attack quickly and objectively.
The team was reasonably compact. At times the defenders were too far away from the midfield, opening spaces for the opponents.
Tactics: Nigeria worked through the sidelines, aiming to get the ball into the 18 yards line. There are no set plays for corner kicks or free kicks.
Technical Level: Excellent, especially numbers 4, 5, 10, 11, and 17.
Physical Level: Excellent. Players have agility, speed and endurance.
Game Plan: They play focused on attack, using the wingbacks for support, and crossing the balls or inverting the side by using long and high passes. During the final the team changed its tactic against France, but this altered its characteristics. The wings were further back in defence and the playmaker was back protecting the stoppers. The team did not achieve the same productivity as in previous games due to the quality of the opponent.
Key player: 17
Playmaker: 17
Best players: 4, 5, 10, 11 and 17.

BURKINA FASO:

13 6

9 17 8/14

1- Kontougomde Abdoul Kadre; 2- Kanoute Lassana; 3- Kere Hamidou; 4- Sore Zephirin; 5- Dabre Ousmane; 6- Bouyain Ayassoudou; 7- Coulibaly Amadou; 8- Panadetiguiri Madi; 9- Conombo Henoch; 10- Nikiema Abdoul Aziz; 11- Sanou Wilfried; 12- Quedraogo Abdoulaye; 13- Quattara Boureima; 14- Bamba Karim; 15- Ouedraogo Oumarou; 16- Korabou Wally Said; 17- Gorogo Paul; 18- Fofana Aboubacar

Basic Tactical System: GK-3-5-2, but with peculiarities in its distribution. Redefine the system, because in my evaluation numbers 9 and 8 are strikers who go back with GK-3-4-3 characteristics.
Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-3-3, with number 2 going back as the fourth defender.
Alternative Tactical System: GK-4-4-2
Zone defence in the entire field. However, against Argentina the team started to defend from the intermediate line.
Intensity: Full, active, going against the opponent to gain ball possession and play.
Technical level: good (6, 8, 20, 22, 16), except when finalizing a play, where the technical level is only reasonable.
Physical level: good, fast, agile, and resistant.
Game plan: the team is offensive, plays forward and in attack because it understands that it is faster than others. In the final phase the team became less offensive, respecting the phase and opponents.
Key player: 8, 11, and in defence 6.
Playmaker: 10
Best player: 11

ARGENTINA:

15/4 6/14

14/12

7 9

Basic Tactical System: GK-3-5-2
I Derivative Tactical System: GK-3-6-1
II Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-4-2, with number 14 as left wingback.
Alternative Tactical System: GK-3-4-3, used in the second half against Spain with number 17 as a striker on the left. The team was able to turn the game around and win.
Zone defence from the middle line, allowing the opponent to play. Against Spain, when the team was losing, it brought the defence forward.
Intensity: full intensity even when returning to the midfield. Passive, allowing the opponent to play, when defending.
Technical level: good, some players are excellent 8 and 9
Physical level: Reasonable. Players are tough, but slow in comparison to the opponents.
Game plan: They seek to control the rhythm of the game. Their style is to use short and quick passes in the midfield. They also try to influence the referee’s decisions.
Key player: 9, in some games also 5
Playmaker: 8 and 10
Best player: 9

AUSTRALIA:

3 2

4 6 9 10

5 13 14 11

1- Coe Nathan; 2- Wilkinson Alex; 3- Hunter Matthew; 4- Bojic Predrag; 5- Dilevski Spase; 6- Van Dommele Adam; 7- Studman Brett; 8- Broxton Darrel; 9- Valeri Carl; 10- Danze Anthony; 11- Agius Fred; 12- Stevens Ben; 13- Walsh Sean; 14- Holman Brett; 15 Lucas Jay; 16- Engele Matthew; 17- Smith Terry; 18- Rex Jacob

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2
Derivative Tactical System: none
Alternative Tactical System: none
Zone defence in the intermediate line (with flexibility).
Intensity: full , active, seeking ball possession and making 2 and 3×1 at the sidelines.
Team was compact. Defence and midfield played very compact with two parallel lines.
Technical level: good
Physical level: very good. Strength, endurance, and speed.
Game plan: well-organized tactical structure, not giving free spaces or allowing the opponent to play. Counter attacked with long balls to the two strikers who did not move back to defend, or with a high-speed ball controlled by a midfielder.
Key player: 1, 9, 13 and 14
Playmaker: 9
Best players: 1 and 9

COSTA RICA:

3 4

2 6

7 10

1- Herrera, Marco; 2- Gomez, Eduardo; 3- Badilla, Gabriel; 4- Estrada, Roger; 5- Phillips, Saul; 6- Johnson, Carlos; 7- Jimenez, Paolo; 8- Azofeifa, Randall; 9- Salas, Gilberto; 10- Bolanos, Cristian; 11- Mooke, Kraesher; 12- Miller, Roy; 13- Alonso, Armando; 14- Mejias, Diego; 15- Zuniga, Jason; 16- Gallo, Diego; 17- Perez, Gustavo; 18- Quesada, Pablo.

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2. The team started with a well-defined system, with number 8 as an offensive midfielder. Later, the team kept this system but positioned number 8 in attack (although this player has the characteristics of a midfielder he can finalize plays well), and using number 12 as a midfielder close to the left wing.
Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-5-1, with number 8 in front and the rest acting as midfielders. Numbers 12 and 13 were open and further back, assisting the wings, similar to what occurred in the last game.
Alternative Tactical System: none
Zone defence on the top of the centre circle, in one game the team had a mixed defence, with the stopper 3/4 defending individually in all parts of the field the striker.
At first the team was very compact in the defence, creating difficulties for opponents to play. In the last game, the team was too far back, especially the fast players, changing their characteristics, without however, achieving the same level of compactness.
Technical level: good
Physical level: good, with strength, speed and power giving some aggression to seek the ball in defence.
Game plan: based in a good group, aimed to block spaces and put a strong defence to go into counter attacks with number 13 and then number 12, with the certainty of the team’s good finalizing skills, especially number 8 who is a midfielder, but finalizes well and with power. When facing a team with a strong player that player would be marked individually.
Key player: 5, 8 and 13
Playmaker: 8 in the first games, then 10
Best player 8 and 13.

MALI:

13 11

1- Traore, Mamadou; 2- Bagayoko, Moussa; 3- Bagayoko, Daouda; 4- Diallo, Boucader; 5- Keita, Fako; 6- Toure, Alhassane; 7- Diallo, Lassana; 8- Coulibaly, Mamoutou; 9- Tounkara, Karim; 10- Traore, Alain; 11- Dembele, Souleymane; 12- Keita, Sidi; 13- Coulibaly, Bakary; 14- Cisse, Modibo; 15- Diakite, Drissa; 16- Balayira, Baba; 17- Diarra, Drissa; 18- Keita, Boubacar.

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-3-3, with two wings open and one strike

Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-4-2
Alternative Tactical System: GK-4-5-1
Zone defence
The team was not very compact, and the players are often spread across the field, which is why this team caused problems for the opponents. The players do not get close when defending, allowing gaps to appear. They play and allow others to play.
Technical Level: good
Game plan: Play offensively and aggressively focusing on attack. The game and the ball were played at the fastest possible speed using the wings to cross and shoot.
Key player: 2 and 15
Playmaker: 2
Best player: 2 and 7

PARAGUAY:

2 5 4

8 14

7 11

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2, the team changes players without changing the basic system.
Derivative Tactical System: none
Alternative Tactical System: none

Zone defence at the middle line.
Intensity: strong
Players returned to the defence field, making the team compact, but the level does not compare to the one presented before the competition.
Technical level: good
Physical level: the team reached its peak before the competition and did not perform as expected in this part.
Game plan: to be compact, giving space to the opponent’s and attacking with ball possession. Good passes and side changes. The team played without the necessary confidence, in relation to its quality.
Key player: 3 and 8
Playmaker: 8
Best player: 3

IRAN:

5 6

12 14

8 16

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2, with two open midfielders and two centred strikers.
Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-3-3, against Paraguay, when losing, with the substitution of a defender to a striker. The team scored two goals.
Zone defence starting at the intermediate line, and sometimes at the own field side.
Intensity: strong.
Team was reasonably compact.
Technical level: medium
Game plan: Players tried to play collectively and attack through the sides with the midfielders and sometimes the wings.
Key player: 10
Playmaker: 13
Best player: 5, 11, and 13.

SPAIN:

13 5

2 3

7 15

14 9

§ Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2

§ Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-3-3- and GK-4-5-1

§ Zone defence located at the offensive intermediate line, and sometimes at the own field side.

§ Intensity: very strong.

§ Team was compact because the wings moved to close the space and help the midfielders. The left midfielder, number 15, also moved back sometimes making the team more compact, since the right midfielder, number 7, was more offensive and rarely moved back to help the right wing back, who had problems against Argentina.

§ Game plan: Focus was on attack, but the defence was strong to regain ball possession. Did not play with central middle fielder, using instead four players in the middle, what made the defence opened. The wing of the opposite side of the ball closes, but only cover the flank in the left side.

§ Key player: 10

§ Playmaker: 8 and 10

§ Best player: 10 and 15

BRAZIL:

4 3

9 16

1- Felipe; 2- Vinicius; 3- Wendel; 4- Wescley; 5- Alceu; 6- Fernandes; 7- Caetano; 8- Leandro; 9- Bruno; 10- Diego; 11- Alberoni; 12- Thiago; 13- Marcelo Matos; 14- Rodolfo; 15- Juno=ior; 16- Anderson; 17- Malzoni; 18- Marcelo.

§ Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2, with a wing protecting the stoppers, two midfielders centred and one offensive midfielder/ striker playing forward, next to the two strikers.

§ Derivative Tactical System: none. Simply used different players to execute the same system against Trinidad & Tobago, to spare players who had yellow cards, were injured or tired from the competition, since the team had already qualified. Changed the initial formation with numbers 7 and 14 substituting numbers 16 and 5 on the quarterfinals against France, while keeping the GK-4-4-2 system. with characteristics a little different because number 7 plays in the flank as winger, and number 16 in the middle, as centre attack

§ Alternative Tactical System: none

Zone defence starting at the offensive intermediate line. Against Trinidad & Tobago they defended on the entire field.
Intensity: medium, allowing the opponent to play up to the defensive intermediate line. There, the defence got tight, fighting for ball possession so the team could counter attack behind the opponent’s defence. Against Trinidad & Tobago Brazil used maximum intensity, defending at the entire field.
Good level of compactness.
Game plan: due to the quality of the players and their chemistry, the team aimed to close all gaps and play focused on attack. However, they did not rush, instead used their excellent passes, and side switches at individual or set plays.
Key player: 8
Playmaker: 8 and 11
Best players: 2, 8, 10 and 11

CROATIA:

4 6

7 8

1- Kresik Dario; 2- Papa Drago; 3- Cale Hrvje; 4- Skeja Domagoj; 5- Cavric Silvio; 6- Basic Marko; 7- Prijic Dejan; 8- Grgurovik Mario; 9- Ruzak Igor; 10- Karanjcar Niko; 11- Grivici Ivan; 12- Lozo Igor; 13- Sharbini Ahmad; 14- Lusasek Tomislav; 15- Barnjak Leonardo; 16- Jambrusic Kruno; 17- Orascanin Asmir; 18- Pintarik Denis.

Basic Tactical System: GK-3-5-2

Derivative Tactical System: none

Alternative Tactical System: none

Zone defence located at the intermediate line.

Intensity: strong
Team was compact, however numbers 10 and 11 did not participate much in the defence.
Technical level: good
Physical level: average, players had a good general strength, but endurance and speed were only regular.
Key player: 10
Playmaker: 10
Best player: 10

OMAN:

4 5

2 3

7 13 10 15

Basic Tactical System: GK-4-4-2

Derivative Tactical System: GK-4-3-3 and GK-3-5-2

Alternative Tactical System: none

Zone defence located at the intermediate line. The players try to position themselves behind the ball line.

Only average in terms of compactness.

Game plan: defensive organization to make the team compact and attract the opponent to gain ball possession and counter attack from the midfielders to the strikers. This however, was not very effective.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO:

6 4

8 5

1– Phillip, Marvin; 2– James, Julius; 3– Haynes, Lee; 4– Bristol, Devon; 5– Mc Allister, Terrence; 6- Jones, Kenwyne; 7- Forbes, Jerol; 8- Anthony, Roderick; 9- Edwards, Cyrone; 10- Leacock, Devon; 11- Phillips, Kerron; 12- Hamid, Jamal; 13- Mathura, Kahlil; 14- Alexis, Andre; 15- Blackman, Nkosi; 16- Abosi, Ochieng; 17- Hislop, Makan; 18- Willians Jan-Michaell.

Basic Tactical System: G-3-5-2

Mixed and set defense using McAllister to mark to key opponent player in the attempt to stop him. The remaining players performed a zone defense, characterizing the set defense.
Maximum intensity.
Team presented an average level of compactness, at several moments neither the strikers went back nor the midfielders go forward, therefore compacting the midfield.
Technical level: regular
Physical level: good
Key player: Leacock
Playmaker: Leacock
Best players: Blackman and Leacock

PERSPECTIVS:

•This World Cup confirmed the evolution of the game systems, which have strengthened the midfield to dominate the opponent and the game, according to the number of strikers, which has been reduced with time. It also presented, as was seen in the last Senior World Cup in France, the capacity of players and teams to change from game to game, and even during the same game, depending on the characteristics of the game, level of the competition (first round, second round, etc), whether winning or losing, and the characteristics of the opponent.

•In the game system G-3-5-2 the obvious improvement was seen on the performance of the wingbacks, which in the original system played practically next to the sideline from the midline until the opponent’s goal line. Now this position is closer to the wings, getting close to the team’s own goal line, closing a bit and getting away from the sideline to avoid spaces between him and the central stopper nearby. The wingback also acts in attack, sometimes acting as a midfielder. The necessity to defend the two opponent sweepers obligates one of the strikers to return, so that him and the offensive midfielder can stop the sweeper from playing. The central backs, despite to continue two marking like stoppers the opponent forwards and on free to cover, but with the ball, at the time to play, any one of the three is able to play as the sweeper starting the attack, even going forward.

• The G-4-4-2 game system searched for solutions to defend the two opponent strikers, finding the closing of the wing on the opposite side where the opponent is playing, to defend one of the opponent strikers, making free the defender of that particular side; as the flank would be open the return of one Middlefield from that same side filling the gap was the solution, but seldom the team used to play like that got players to do the job well in both sides (Australia was the only exception because it plays with two sweepers and two midfielders on the side, what makes it hard for passes and inversions). Also worried about the free movement of a sweeper, a striker would go back to defend. This function was clear and well executed by France during the final, when number 7 was positioned in the midfield, strengthening and dominating that sector, not to mention creating spaces up front and making it difficult for the Nigerian stoppers to defend.

•Within a technical point of view, the World Cup presented a higher number of players able to defend, attack, steal the ball, organize, assist and score, all using speed throughout a game. Evidence of the physical evolution is seen in the speed, endurance, speed resistance and power. Also from a technical perspective, the competition also introduced some future star players such as numbers 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 from France, 17 from Nigeria, 8, 9 and 10 from Argentina, and 2, 8, 10 and 11 from Brazil.

•The World Cup did not introduce any new game systems. However, we saw some new functioning and variations of the known systems. It gives hopes that this great generation of players and coaches will give continuity to the work seen here in the U-20, U-23 and Senior categories, preparing to create a system of the future. We hope that the system of the future will add competitiveness, attraction and entertainment to the sport, much like the present systems seen in the World Cup have done.

OBS: There was a little change in the display of the Players on the field of play due the system used in this website!

By Jucele

JULIO LEAL

Julio Cesar Leal

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