Fascinating football was what coach Finke wanted from the Reds but ultimately the style of football deployed was only good enough for a mid-table finish. The goal was always to play in away that would attract the general population to watch the game which resulted in the 3 points at the end of the day. It doesn't always happen that way. So the question remains, do the Reds play for style or points?
In an ideal world beautiful football should result in victory, but in reality it doesn't always happen that way. Last year the Reds dominated possession, was able to string passes together, but just wasn't able to find the back of the net, while a lapse in concentration allowed the opposition to score. Too often this lapse in concentration happened late in the game, which resulted in losing valuable points. So what should we expect from the Reds this year?
In a recent interview Petrovic stated that he envisions the Reds to play football which is deserving of its big name in Asia as one of the top Asian soccer clubs. Petrovic also says " I would like to show aggressive soccer where our players take the ball from their opponents by pressing them from the front.... I believe that there will be 50,000 or more fans and supporters in the stadium... It is important for them to be able to enjoy the soccer we play" (Interview taken from here)
So what does this all mean on the football pitch? In due time we will find out, but until then I could only wish for the Reds to play a beautiful brand of football that brings us the J-League title. That isn't too much to ask is it?
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