7 vs 6 with blues attacking the big goal and reds attacking a target player (or goal).
Reds Team Challenge - Defend Centrally and look to Counter Quickly Upon Winning Possession.
Red Back Line Unit Challenge -Prevent Forward Passes.
Red Midfielder Challenges - Screen Passes into Strikers.
Blue Team Challenge - Try to Attack Centrally When in Possession.
Blue Central Midfielders Challenge -Try to Play to 9 or 10's Feet.
Blue Wide Player Challenge -Connect Central Midfielders with Strikers.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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