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colibrita
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Hermetic
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Hi everyone
Can anyone explain to me the meaning of "hermetic" when it refers to how a team plays football? Thanks
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13 Jul 2010
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serene
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Since hermetic means completely sealed, I can only guess it refers to one team �s players gathering in front of their team �s goal line so that no player of the opposite team can get through and score a goal. But that �s just my guess. |
13 Jul 2010
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anaisabel001
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I totally agree with Serene �s explanation.
You can have a look at this definition which has the same meaming as hermetic ( refering to football), it may help you.
Catenaccio (Italian pronunciation: [kateˈnattʃo]) is a tactical system in football with an emphasis on defence. In Italian, catenaccio means "door-bolt", implying a highly organized and effective backline defense which is intended to prevent goals.
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13 Jul 2010
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alien boy
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A lot can depend on the context that �hermetic� is used in. It can also mean the tactics are obscure/beyond comprehension or that the coach ignores all external influence/advice. In these contexts it could be used to describe several coaches, teams & tactics employed at the World Cup.
From Merriam-Webster Online:
hermetic:
b : relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness : recondite
2 [from the belief that Hermes Trismegistus invented a magic seal to keep vessels airtight] a : airtight b : impervious to external influence
Cheers
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14 Jul 2010
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Mar0919
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Very nice explanation, AB...
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14 Jul 2010
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colibrita
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Thanks everyone for your help. Alien Boy, so that �s the origin of the word - I like it!
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14 Jul 2010
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