Angelo Niculescu: Biography, Facts and Career
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Angelo Niculescu (1 October 1921 – 20 June 2015) was a Romanian football player and manager. He is best remembered in Romania for being the national team's coach during the 1970 World Cup. Niculescu is also credited with inventing the "temporizare" ("delaying") tactics. This strategy involved the team maintaining possession of the ball within its own half, with players exchanging numerous short passes across the field. The goal was to disrupt opponents' patience and force them to press high. This approach is often considered an early form of tiki-taka. Using these tactics, Niculescu qualified Romania for a World Cup after more than 30 years and secured a notable win against Czechoslovakia.
Quick facts about Angelo Niculescu
- Full name: Angelo Niculescu
- Born: 1921-10-01
- Nationality: Romania
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q536260
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Angelo Niculescu (1 October 1921 – 20 June 2015) was a Romanian football player and manager.
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Angelo Niculescu was born on 1921-10-01.
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