First up is the plate showing the birth place of great composer Mozart.
Next up is the bust of Mozart.
Enjoy the inner serenity of the Salzburg as below
Really even in a candy shop, one can find the potrait of Mozart
Introduction
This is my personal logbook where I share my daily life and feelings. Also found here are some news affecting Asia Pacific Region which i have found interesting.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Preview of EURO 2008
Here are some of the images of areas for Salzburg in Austria which is a venue for EURO 2008 games.
First up is the plate showing the birth place of great composer Mozart.
Next up is the bust of Mozart.
Enjoy the inner serenity of the Salzburg as below
Really even in a candy shop, one can find the potrait of Mozart
First up is the plate showing the birth place of great composer Mozart.
Next up is the bust of Mozart.
Enjoy the inner serenity of the Salzburg as below
Really even in a candy shop, one can find the potrait of Mozart
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
3 Reasons behind 4-4-2
In the modern game of soccer or football, the most common formation or system played is the 4-4-2. In most games, one would be likely to see a 4-4-2 being deployed 90% of the time. Here are three main reasons why such a formation or system is employed. A definition of the formation or the system is needed first to understand the rationale behind them.
A 4-4-2 would refer to the deployment of one goalkeeper, four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers. The basis is that for defense, the four defenders would include two centre backs (or centre defenders), one right back and left back (right defender and left defender respectively). As for the midfield, it is set up like the defense where there are two centre midfielders, one right and left midfielder (or winger). The remaining three positions would be the goalkeeper and two strikers up front. There are also variations of the formation or system in which it can be attacking or defensive in mind set. But we would not be describing them in detail here.
As for the reasons, there are as follows:
Flexibility - Football or soccer is one of the most fast paced games in the world, where an attack can be turned into the counter attack by the opposition if possession is lost. As similar to a 4-5-1 system discussed in another of my articles, a 4-4-2 offers or allows for the flexibility for the team in both attack and defense. In attack or possession of the ball, the left and right midfielders would operate as wingers to push up and join the strikers. Furthermore of the two central midfielders, one or both can also push to join the attack and fall or drop back to assist the defense in case of a break or counter attack by the opposition. As for defense or without possession of the ball, strikers would assist in dropping down to the midfield to contest possession while the midfielders assist the containing of the opposition’s attacks.
Balance – Deploying such a formation or system of 4-4-2, there is balance thoroughly the team as there are tactically cover for all positions. Without a doubt, the major reason for the popularity of the deployment of 4-4-2 is the overall balance allowed for the team as compared to most other formations. Balance here would refer to coverage of all positions on the field. In theory the whole field would be covered by the players employed under such a formation since each player is dedicated to an individual role.
Simplicity – A 4-4-2 is a very simple formation to play in as most or all players have played in the system or formation at one or the other during their careers. Hence it is the most comfortable for players.One must remember that football is a fast game and to deploy a simple formation could enable the players to play better or get into their rhythm faster.
Furthermore the tactics are very easy and common for the deployment of such a formation or system. Over complex tactics or instructions would cause miscommunications or problems in execution and might result in bad results.Hence the above reasons should help to explain the rationale behind the employment of a 4-4-2 system or formation.
PS: Article has been published on Ezinearticle.
A 4-4-2 would refer to the deployment of one goalkeeper, four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers. The basis is that for defense, the four defenders would include two centre backs (or centre defenders), one right back and left back (right defender and left defender respectively). As for the midfield, it is set up like the defense where there are two centre midfielders, one right and left midfielder (or winger). The remaining three positions would be the goalkeeper and two strikers up front. There are also variations of the formation or system in which it can be attacking or defensive in mind set. But we would not be describing them in detail here.
As for the reasons, there are as follows:
Flexibility - Football or soccer is one of the most fast paced games in the world, where an attack can be turned into the counter attack by the opposition if possession is lost. As similar to a 4-5-1 system discussed in another of my articles, a 4-4-2 offers or allows for the flexibility for the team in both attack and defense. In attack or possession of the ball, the left and right midfielders would operate as wingers to push up and join the strikers. Furthermore of the two central midfielders, one or both can also push to join the attack and fall or drop back to assist the defense in case of a break or counter attack by the opposition. As for defense or without possession of the ball, strikers would assist in dropping down to the midfield to contest possession while the midfielders assist the containing of the opposition’s attacks.
Balance – Deploying such a formation or system of 4-4-2, there is balance thoroughly the team as there are tactically cover for all positions. Without a doubt, the major reason for the popularity of the deployment of 4-4-2 is the overall balance allowed for the team as compared to most other formations. Balance here would refer to coverage of all positions on the field. In theory the whole field would be covered by the players employed under such a formation since each player is dedicated to an individual role.
Simplicity – A 4-4-2 is a very simple formation to play in as most or all players have played in the system or formation at one or the other during their careers. Hence it is the most comfortable for players.One must remember that football is a fast game and to deploy a simple formation could enable the players to play better or get into their rhythm faster.
Furthermore the tactics are very easy and common for the deployment of such a formation or system. Over complex tactics or instructions would cause miscommunications or problems in execution and might result in bad results.Hence the above reasons should help to explain the rationale behind the employment of a 4-4-2 system or formation.
PS: Article has been published on Ezinearticle.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Action from World Cyber Games 2007
WHoa is the time of year where the finals of the World Cyber Games are held. This year in Seattle where a total of 700 contestants from 74 countries compete for honor and prizes up to $500,000. Really how far has playing computer games came from a recreational activities to a commerical activities. It is really something to do something one can enjoy and still make money from it.
Maybe it is time to take out the console to start training for the next games.
Victory is so sweet as one can see below.
How to be cool to be winning
What a crowd to see a cyber match
And here's is an article on the games.
Maybe it is time to take out the console to start training for the next games.
Victory is so sweet as one can see below.
How to be cool to be winning
What a crowd to see a cyber match
And here's is an article on the games.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Manchester United vs Wigan
What a game on Saturday at Old Trafford.
Ever before kick off, some bad news for Man Utd as Saha got injuried during the warm up causing him to be dropped from the subs. bench. As for Wigan, Chris Hutchings set out his team in a defensive 4-5-1 to defend against Man Utd.
During the first half, it looked bleak for Man Utd as Vidic and O'Shea got injuried and needed to be subsitited by Anderson and Simpson respectively. It looked like Wigan was holding well in the first forty-five minutes as Man Utd did not took their chances and the half ended 0-0.
With the restart, Man Utd has started off to get the goals. A boy did they came, one after the other, ending in a 4-0 victory for the defending EPL Champions.
Here are some pictures from the game.
Some other pictures / images from games in the Bundesliga. Enjoy.
Ever before kick off, some bad news for Man Utd as Saha got injuried during the warm up causing him to be dropped from the subs. bench. As for Wigan, Chris Hutchings set out his team in a defensive 4-5-1 to defend against Man Utd.
During the first half, it looked bleak for Man Utd as Vidic and O'Shea got injuried and needed to be subsitited by Anderson and Simpson respectively. It looked like Wigan was holding well in the first forty-five minutes as Man Utd did not took their chances and the half ended 0-0.
With the restart, Man Utd has started off to get the goals. A boy did they came, one after the other, ending in a 4-0 victory for the defending EPL Champions.
Here are some pictures from the game.
Some other pictures / images from games in the Bundesliga. Enjoy.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
5 Reasons Behind the Deployment of a 4-5-1 System or Formation in A Soccer or Football Game
Another of my soccer articles published on ezinearticles. Do enjoy
In the modern game of soccer or football recently, a formation or system 4-5-1 has enjoyed a much higher played ratio especially by smaller clubs or clubs or nations playing away. Here are five reasons why such a formation or system is employed.
A defintion of the system is first needed. A 4-5-1 would refer to the deployment of one goalkeeper, four defenders, five midfielders and a striker. An example of a team making a success of the formation is the Greek National in European Football Championships 2004 where they emerge as champions with the deployment of such a system. And now for the reasons.
Flexibility - Football or soccer is a fast paced game where an attack can be turned into the counter attack by the opposition if possession is lost. Hence the deployment of a 4-5-1 system allows the flexibility in both attack and defense. In attack or possession of the ball, the left and right midfielders would operate as wingers to push up and join the lone striker. Furthermore of the three central midfielders, one or two can also push to join the attack while the remaining midfielder would drop back to assist the defense in case of a break or counter attack by the opposition.
As for defense or without possession of the ball, a five midfield in theory would be able to pressure the opposition to win back the ball. Another example, the five man midfield would add more steel into midfield portion to win or retain possession to ease off pressure at the back.
Defending a one goal Lead - In some matches, the game can be very close one where a single goal can decide the outcome. Hence some managers would like to employ 4-5-1 formation to defend the lead in the last ten to twenty minutes of the game. The flexibility of the system is already explained under point 1. The system would also enable the team to launch counter attack if needed when the opposition throws caution to wind for an equalizer. The other purpose is to pass the ball around to run down the clock and the best way to do so is to keep possession.
Playing an Away Game - In the modern league games, a point from a game drawn especially if the game is away or against a strong opposition is crucial. The reason is simple as most home teams would go out to try their best to win at home with their supporters behind them acting as the 12th man. For example, in recent games like Liverpool verses Birmingham City or Manchester United verses Reading, both City and Reading employed a 4-5-1 system to stifle the midfield of Liverpool and United. The system would usually enable a team to come away with a point or avoid a mauling at hand of strong opposition. Such a point usually meant a victory for the smaller clubs.
Playing against Stronger Opposition - As mentioned in point 3, playing against strong opposition at home, a 4-5-1 system would be employed for the same rationale of getting a point or avoiding a heavy defeat. Such a attitude towards game can be seen as a defeatist attitude, but survival in the top leagues around the world would mean huge revenue for clubs. An example is the English Premiership where millions can be lost if a team is relegated. Hence some teams would rather employ such a formation to ensure of a low scoring defeat or a draw game for a point while a more attacking one when facing opposition of similar status.
Injuries - This is the least common reason why a 4-5-1 formation would be deployed. The reason is a very simple one. There are usually more defenders and midfielders than strikers in the club. Hence if a club has a striker injury situation, it may be more inclined to employ such a system than others. Furthermore deploying players in familiar positions would be having a much better effect than playing them in an untrained position.
Hence the above reasons should help to explain the rationale behind the employment of a 4-5-1 system or formation.
PS: Article has been published at Ezinearticles too.
In the modern game of soccer or football recently, a formation or system 4-5-1 has enjoyed a much higher played ratio especially by smaller clubs or clubs or nations playing away. Here are five reasons why such a formation or system is employed.
A defintion of the system is first needed. A 4-5-1 would refer to the deployment of one goalkeeper, four defenders, five midfielders and a striker. An example of a team making a success of the formation is the Greek National in European Football Championships 2004 where they emerge as champions with the deployment of such a system. And now for the reasons.
Flexibility - Football or soccer is a fast paced game where an attack can be turned into the counter attack by the opposition if possession is lost. Hence the deployment of a 4-5-1 system allows the flexibility in both attack and defense. In attack or possession of the ball, the left and right midfielders would operate as wingers to push up and join the lone striker. Furthermore of the three central midfielders, one or two can also push to join the attack while the remaining midfielder would drop back to assist the defense in case of a break or counter attack by the opposition.
As for defense or without possession of the ball, a five midfield in theory would be able to pressure the opposition to win back the ball. Another example, the five man midfield would add more steel into midfield portion to win or retain possession to ease off pressure at the back.
Defending a one goal Lead - In some matches, the game can be very close one where a single goal can decide the outcome. Hence some managers would like to employ 4-5-1 formation to defend the lead in the last ten to twenty minutes of the game. The flexibility of the system is already explained under point 1. The system would also enable the team to launch counter attack if needed when the opposition throws caution to wind for an equalizer. The other purpose is to pass the ball around to run down the clock and the best way to do so is to keep possession.
Playing an Away Game - In the modern league games, a point from a game drawn especially if the game is away or against a strong opposition is crucial. The reason is simple as most home teams would go out to try their best to win at home with their supporters behind them acting as the 12th man. For example, in recent games like Liverpool verses Birmingham City or Manchester United verses Reading, both City and Reading employed a 4-5-1 system to stifle the midfield of Liverpool and United. The system would usually enable a team to come away with a point or avoid a mauling at hand of strong opposition. Such a point usually meant a victory for the smaller clubs.
Playing against Stronger Opposition - As mentioned in point 3, playing against strong opposition at home, a 4-5-1 system would be employed for the same rationale of getting a point or avoiding a heavy defeat. Such a attitude towards game can be seen as a defeatist attitude, but survival in the top leagues around the world would mean huge revenue for clubs. An example is the English Premiership where millions can be lost if a team is relegated. Hence some teams would rather employ such a formation to ensure of a low scoring defeat or a draw game for a point while a more attacking one when facing opposition of similar status.
Injuries - This is the least common reason why a 4-5-1 formation would be deployed. The reason is a very simple one. There are usually more defenders and midfielders than strikers in the club. Hence if a club has a striker injury situation, it may be more inclined to employ such a system than others. Furthermore deploying players in familiar positions would be having a much better effect than playing them in an untrained position.
Hence the above reasons should help to explain the rationale behind the employment of a 4-5-1 system or formation.
PS: Article has been published at Ezinearticles too.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
3rd October 2007 Entry
Logbook Entry 03-10-07
Been very busy the last few weeks especially working on my soccer blog, http://epllatestnews.blogspot.com , and my business project. Plus being a bit too lazy to write my post though.
Back to work. Finally renovations have kicked off on my office. Hopefully it can be finished by next week.
I got another interview tomorrow to ponder whether I should work for someone or work for myself. The concern here is working for someone lets him or her worry about the overheads while doing my work. However the job satisfaction one may get from it may be less from working for myself. I am still struggling with this concern or worry of mine.
My partners are a bit over their heads sometimes. Hence I do realise that I should let them decide the course and just follow. The logic is that let them take the lead and moderate the course of actions later. Hopefully it would not be too late.
Another thing that has been bugging me is that a business deal should have been closed weeks ago is still dragging. Hence with my partner, we are trying to close it today. Wish me luck.
Finally I really wish to thank my girlfriend for the support she has shown me for this period. Yes she may be demanding, crude and unladylike, but she honestly care for me. That I would appreciate.
Been very busy the last few weeks especially working on my soccer blog, http://epllatestnews.blogspot.com , and my business project. Plus being a bit too lazy to write my post though.
Back to work. Finally renovations have kicked off on my office. Hopefully it can be finished by next week.
I got another interview tomorrow to ponder whether I should work for someone or work for myself. The concern here is working for someone lets him or her worry about the overheads while doing my work. However the job satisfaction one may get from it may be less from working for myself. I am still struggling with this concern or worry of mine.
My partners are a bit over their heads sometimes. Hence I do realise that I should let them decide the course and just follow. The logic is that let them take the lead and moderate the course of actions later. Hopefully it would not be too late.
Another thing that has been bugging me is that a business deal should have been closed weeks ago is still dragging. Hence with my partner, we are trying to close it today. Wish me luck.
Finally I really wish to thank my girlfriend for the support she has shown me for this period. Yes she may be demanding, crude and unladylike, but she honestly care for me. That I would appreciate.
UEFA Champions League News
Here are some news update of UEFA Champions League Matches played this morning.
1. First up, Wayne Rooney scored the crucial goal that allowed Man Utd to beat Roma 1-0 at Old Trafford. Sir Ferguson had commented that he hoped that this would open up the floodgates for the English International. Another tight game where Man Utd won by 1-0; this would be 6 win of the season with the 1-0 score line. A worrying sight for Sir Ferguson's defending EPL Champions.
2. Next up, Another win in Champion League for the young gunners. Mr Wenger is hoping for another repeat of the unbeaten run by the gunners 2 to 3 seasons back. Looking at his team, he might be able to do it again.
3. Following a 2-0 win at Stuttgart, Barcelona has taken a big step towards the next round of the Champions League. Barcelona heads up the table with Rangers on 6 points.
4. In the same group with Barcelona, Rangers served up a 3-0 win away to Lyon. This would inspire the Rangers to maybe greater heights in the competition with a place in the next round highly likely if they keep up their form.
5. Already mindgames have started for today's game of Liverpool vs Marseille with Manager Erik Gerets with the first salvo. This would also marks the return of Cisse and Zenden to Anfield.
6. In another of today's game, Chelsea may field Captain John Terry in a crucial game against Spainish Side Valencia. However Terry would be wearing a protective mask if he does play especially after having a operation on his checkbone 2 days ago.
1. First up, Wayne Rooney scored the crucial goal that allowed Man Utd to beat Roma 1-0 at Old Trafford. Sir Ferguson had commented that he hoped that this would open up the floodgates for the English International. Another tight game where Man Utd won by 1-0; this would be 6 win of the season with the 1-0 score line. A worrying sight for Sir Ferguson's defending EPL Champions.
2. Next up, Another win in Champion League for the young gunners. Mr Wenger is hoping for another repeat of the unbeaten run by the gunners 2 to 3 seasons back. Looking at his team, he might be able to do it again.
3. Following a 2-0 win at Stuttgart, Barcelona has taken a big step towards the next round of the Champions League. Barcelona heads up the table with Rangers on 6 points.
4. In the same group with Barcelona, Rangers served up a 3-0 win away to Lyon. This would inspire the Rangers to maybe greater heights in the competition with a place in the next round highly likely if they keep up their form.
5. Already mindgames have started for today's game of Liverpool vs Marseille with Manager Erik Gerets with the first salvo. This would also marks the return of Cisse and Zenden to Anfield.
6. In another of today's game, Chelsea may field Captain John Terry in a crucial game against Spainish Side Valencia. However Terry would be wearing a protective mask if he does play especially after having a operation on his checkbone 2 days ago.
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