Another poor short corner, and the Czechs cede possession to Ronaldo, whose first touch is poor.
Chivas is more than happy to cede possession: it's up to Portland to make something of that possession.
They're happy to cede possession to Algeria, because the Africans are doing nowt with it right now.
9.12pm BST 42 min: Iniesta, by far the most urgent of Barça players, pesters the Real defence relentlessly until they cede possession to Fabregas.
Perth seemed happy to cede possession dominance for counter attacking space, and generated enough opportunities to validly feel a breakthrough was near.
It was a curiosity, too, that Holland – perfectly willing to cede possession – were happy to give the arch-pressers very little to press.
Both sides have earned plaudits for being aesthetically pleasing under their current managers but Rodgers will be happy to cede possession to the hosts if it means they follow West Ham in taking three points at Arsenal this month.
For a team, so long the pre-eminent footballing nation in Asia, famed for its technical proficiency and short passing game to cede possession and territory to a seemingly 'less sophisticated' side like Australia adds yet another footnote to the ongoing re-balancing of powers between arguably Asia's two best sides.
The back three was often brought out in games where Allegri was happy to cede possession and territory for extra defensive solidity, such as the trip to Roma in early March, the tricky Champions League quarter-final second leg in Monaco and the cup final against Lazio.
Going from hard numbers to game play, it is clear that deciding to cede possession is an effective strategy in this World Cup.
A side-stepping run from Digby Ioane set up a penalty for James O'Connor on Australia's first foray into opposition territory but Cooper then spilled an up-and-under to cede possession again, Weepu making it 8-3 with a simple penalty but then missing an even easier one.
