Substitutes: Combating Fatigue or a Strategic Change?

On February 10, 2008, during a scoreless draw with Siena, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti, subbed in Alberto Paloschi. Fifteen seconds later, on his first touch of the match, Paloschi scored the only goal of the match. Many times matches hinge of the strategic use of substitute players. Coaches typically make substitutions late in the match for two key reasons.

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