There is an old coaching quip that claims that “defense wins championships”. Do a quick Google search, and you can find numerous bloggers, sports pundits, and internet message boards debating and dismissing it. Is there truth to it? Maybe. However, it’s no better advice than hearing a brilliant sports analyst make the case in pre-game commentary that a key for a particular team to win is their ability to score more points than the other side. Yeah.
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Still, in soccer, defense is especially vital in a sport where 1-2 goals represents a solid outing for most teams.