This is the reason Poland was able to score two goals against England.
Their counterattack is extremely powerful!
Both of their wingers have exquisite crossing skills, and their central forward Pavovsky is frighteningly strong!
England, like Italy at that time, had center-backs playing high up, leaving a large space behind for Pavovsky to exploit and adjust.
The difference is, England played high because they were in an advantageous position, which naturally opened up spaces behind while they bombarded the attack.
Italy's high line, on the other hand, was a tactical requirement. The chances they created and their dominance were not as strong as England's.
Theoretically speaking, Italy's front-line ball control tactic was very dangerous, especially when ball control couldn't be converted into offensive opportunities.
Of course, Italy's previous ball control did convert into offensive opportunities, but even so, it was still dangerous.
