In a balanced match where both teams demonstrated a solid defensive organization the final result (0-0) reflected the lack of dangerous offensive actions. This did not stop the players from showcasing their talent and qualities both on and off the ball. Silkeborg coached by Kim Andersen in a 4-3-3 formation adopted a compact defensive mid-block with … More U19 Ligaen (Denmark) – Silkeborg IF vs FC Nordsjælland
Estonian Supercup 2025, in Viljandi Männimäe Jalgpallihall. The 2024 Meistriliiga champions FCI Levadia Tallinn faced Nõmme Kalju FC, the silver medalist team of the competition. After this thrilling encounter, Levadia players could lift the trophy high – by winning the clash 3-2. Although FCI Levadia Tallinn has won both the Estonian Meistriliiga and Eesti Karikas … More Eesti Superkarikas 2025 (Estonia, Supercup) – FCI Levadia Tallinn vs Nõmme Kalju FC
In Frederiksberg Idrætspark in an enjoyable match with many chances, AGF secured the 3 points (1-3 the final result). Many ‘standout’ individual performances and great talent in both teams! FCK coached by Morten Bisgaard in a 4-4-2 formation used often their two strikers to ‘attract’ their opponents out of position but AGF was well-coordinated in covering … More U19 Ligaen (Denmark) – F.C. København vs AGF
The best 2008 talents from Finland and Switzerland were on show as Finland U17 seals a 1-0 victory over Switzerland U17 with a dramatic last kick of the game. Finland U17, coached by Erkka Lehtola, had a shape of 4-4-2 in defense and 4-2-3-1 in attack. At times, the Finnish left-back positioned himself in an … More U17 International Friendly – Finland vs Switzerland
In the beginning of September at Lerkendal Stadion in Trondheim Rosenborg hosted Molde for a match in the Norwegian top division Eliteserien, both teams lining up in variations of the 4-3-3 formation. Rosenborg played a very tactically fluid system. At half-time they took out CM Santeri Väänänen and put the first half, right winger Marius … More Eliteserien (Norway) – Rosenborg BK vs Molde FK
In the Portuguese Estádio Algarve, in a match with many young players especially in the Brøndby team, Varnamo had the biggest chances and deservedly won the group stage game with the result of 2-3. Brøndby coached by Frederik Birk Christensen in a 4-3-3 formation pushed their full-backs in high position to overload the opposition back four … More The Atlantic Cup (International tournament) – Brøndby IF vs IFK Värnamo
Gloria Sports Arena (Antalya, Turkey). Riga FC met Ukrainian Premier League club FC Oleksandriya in a friendly faceoff – which ended with a deserved two-goal win for the Latvian team, after making a comeback in the second half (1-3). Both FC Oleksandriya and Riga FC are in their Turkey based training camp; the Ukrainian team … More Friendly match – FC Oleksandriya (Ukraine) vs Riga FC (Latvia)
In late September, Haugesund invited a well performing Brann side to their home stadium, Haugesund Stadion. A ball-playing, confident and quick Brann played amazing football and proved a tough challenge for the hard fighting Haugesund. The game was similar to powerplay with Brann attacking and Haugesund defending in a deep block. Brann was a confident … More Eliteserien (Norway) – Haugesund vs Brann
Scoutmania digs deep into the Finnish territory, by adding Jeffrey Chau to our scouting department! Jeffrey who is based in Melbourne (Australia) has an extensive knowledge of European football both at Senior and Youth level having scouted previously for Mellemmand and now for the Finnish based agency Ark Ratkaisut owned by Korede Akinwunmi. He will … More A new scout expert in Finland joins the Scoutmania team!
The match played in Ikast Stadion, home of Midtjylland Academy, was a great showcase of talent, quality play and high level of competitiveness. It ended with a win for Manchester City on penalties after a draw in the regular time (2-2). Midtjylland coached by Niclas Hougaard Hansen (previously Vejle BK U19 head coach) in a … More UEFA Youth League – FC Midtjylland vs Manchester City
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