Defence wins matches? I’m not sure we totally agree with this statement but a good and organised defence can definitely stop your team from losing matches.
A good defensive structure means you will need to score fewer points to win games than you may otherwise need to do. It's then up to your offensive capabilities whether your side wins.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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