Jump the block mate
Today’s analysis dives into Day 10 of the OkLiga, where Liceo hosted Caldes in Riazor, A Coruña. The match ended in a decisive 7-2 victory for the locals—a surprising margin, not for Liceo’s win but for the sheer dominance they displayed.
Keep reading, Aussie—I’m looking at you.
How to Follow the Breakdown:
- Watch the video.
- Read the analysis.
- Match it with the play (start at 1:46).
Liceo vs Caldes (7-2) | HIGHLIGHTS OK LLIGA
My Not-So-Humble Analysis
Outside Ball Movements
Arnau Xaus (Liceo #3) begins the play with clever movement. Positioned near the wall on the halfway line, Xaus skates laterally, staying on the line, and passes to Jacobo Copa (Liceo #7), who is stationed on the same side but closer to the wall.
After the pass, Xaus retreats backwards, returning to his original position. Meanwhile, Copa receives the ball and immediately passes it back to Xaus before starting an outward skate towards his defensive floor, remaining wide.
The Action at 9
While Xaus and Copa are playing their passing game, the real drama unfolds at 9.
- Bruno Saavedra (Liceo #13) cuts deep into the defence, dragging his marker along with him.
- Fabri Ciocale (Liceo #9) provides balance on the weak side, aligning with Copa’s position.
This movement creates a coordinated structure, setting the stage for a textbook positional attack.
Positional Attack
As the ball moves between Xaus and Copa, everyone settles into position:
- Copa mirrors Xaus’s earlier placement.
- Xaus returns to his original spot.