Catenaccio
Association football formation originating from Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Catenaccio (Italian pronunciation: [kateˈnattʃo]) or The Chain is a tactical system in football with a strong emphasis on defence. In Italian, catenaccio means "door-bolt", which implies a highly organised and effective backline defence focused on nullifying opponents' attacks and preventing goal-scoring opportunities.
For the geographic term denoting a group of mountains, see Rosengarten group.