GOALS GALORE 2012
Just a little heads up. This is not a Barcelona tactic. It won't give you 100 pass on midfielders. It won't give you constant 70% possession.
The main focus in this tactic is to attack as a unit, creating plenty of clear cut chances and if you're lucky : score some friggin goals. I'm fine in having ~50% possession as long as I create at least 3-5 CCC in every game.
So, if you're looking to 'control' like Barca, look elsewhere, but if you want to score like Barca, this may be the right place to look.
The Formation
Same as last year's, it's a 4-1-2-2-1 / 4-3-3 / 4-5-1 / whatever formation you want to call it.
The 'flow' is to start short from the back, dragging the opponent's midfield to our own area.
Then midfield will control the play before looking the opportunity to slice open with a through pass or giving it to the wingers.
The wingers are inside forwards, cutting inside to support the main striker as well as acting as a scorer.
The striker, well.. he score goals.
The Result
Tested with Arsenal (see #2 post) and Napoli for half-season.
The main striker in particular, in this case Cavani, has been really good.
This shows the distribution of goals and assist in the team. Everyone has its function.
The Players
Goalkeeper : well you should know this by now.
Central defender (left) : Your speedy defender. Usually will be put up against opponent's poacher.
Recommended Attributes :Marking, Tackling, Pace, Anticipation, Concentration
Central defender (right): Your tower defender. Your threat on set pieces
Recommended Attributes : Jumping, Heading, Marking, Tackling, Anticipation, Positioning
Full backs : Supporting fullbacks who will roam forward on attacks. Providing width as your wingers cut inside. Need to be quick to go back when countered and cover speedy wingers.
Recommended Attributes : Acceleration, Pace, Marking, Tackling, Crossing, Work Rate
Defensive midfield : Acting as an anchor man. Breaking up attack before it reaches your final line. Initiating quick counter attacks whenever possible
Recommended Attributes : Tackling, Work Rate, Stamina, Anticipation, Heading, Strength
Central Midfielder (left) : Deep lying playmaker. Dictates the tempo of the game. Providing quick forward passes or slow down the tempo and control the midfield. Think Xavi.
Recommended Attributes : Passing, Creativity, Decision, Teamwork, Composure
Central Midfielder (right) : Your main playmaker. Dragging out defenders, links up with the front three and providing killer balls. Your Iniesta.
Recommended Attributes : Dribbling, Creativity, Passing, Flair, Teamwork, Decision, Agility
Wingers : Inside forward (yes, right footed on left wing and, if possible, vice versa). Second most important players in the team. The main assist-or in the team. Look to cut inside and provide through balls to striker and acting as a goal threat when the other winger is cutting inside.
Recommended Attributes : Dribbling, Acceleration, Flair, Passing, Agility, Creativity. Finishing is a plus.
Striker : Your main man. The most important player in the team. He can single-highhandedly win you games. Either through predatory instincts looking for through balls, providing diagonal assist to running inside forwards, or dribble by himself and destroy the defense. Hulk (or Messi) is a perfect example for this
Recommended Attributes : Finishing, Dribbling, Flair, Acceleration, Agility, Pace, Off the Ball, Anticipation, Composure. Strength and Balance is a BIG plus.
Additional : train them to place shot
Match Preparation and Training
It is recommended to start using the tactic from the beginning of the season. That way the team has the whole pre-season time to get in gel with the tactic.
Match Preparation
In Pre Season : When your team got new player(s), put focus training on Teamwork on high duty. When your team got no new player, put focus training on noneon average duty. This speeds up team getting used to the tactic
During Season : Put focus training on Teamwork on average duty.
Usually it takes ~2-3 months before all boxes become fluid. That's where your team is gonna play some good football with the tactic and the results will come.
For Individual Training :
Striker and Wingers : Train to 'Place Shot'
For anyone who have PPM 'Shoots from Distance', train them to stop doing it.
Central midfielders : If they have 'Dribbles with ball often', make them stop. AND Train them to 'Try killer balls often'.
FAQ
Q: I can't find left footed right winger!! What should I do?
A: True! Finding a left footed AMR is tough nowadays. The perfect player would probably be Robben or Silva. However, if you can't get your hand of any of these type of player, you can just put a striker who can play on AMR, either right or left footed. The main thing is he has to have good dribbling and speed, finishing is a big plus.
The difference is that instead of cutting inside more often, he tends to moves into channel and shot the ball diagonally. So, if the player got 'Place Shot', he will scores plenty of goals.
In my Arsenal save, van Persie (left footed) was the right winger. My Lavezzi (right footed) is on AMR and he's doing fine really. 10 goals 11 assist in 11 app is awesome.
I found that right footed right winger would work better if the striker is right footed as well. He gets more supply of the ball (Cavani - Lavezzi, for e.g.). However you may experience combination if you want to try it out.
Q: What pitch size?
A: I think it was maximum.
Q: Do you use any 'away' tactic? Opposition Instruction?
A: No, up until now I don't.
One think in my mind is to create a variation for against teams who parks the bus. Teams tend to do that after you gain some success as you've become the favorite (people tend to think this as AI crack you tactic or second-season syndrome). Again, maybe in the future.
But feel free if you have any settings that improve this tactic. Just post it here so that we can try it out. Someone did post an OI setting for the tactic and it works really well defensively. I gave him the credit for that OI settings
Q: What should I do in corners / free kick / etc?
A: I haven't really work anything on it right now. But usually the right central defender will be an attacking threat on far post during corners, just put an inswing corner (left footed take on right corner, vice versa). If you know any good set piece settings, please share it here.
Q: Why am i losing/draw in my first 3 games? I need win now!!1!
A: I don't promise instant win. You need time to make the team get used to the tactic. Make sure the adaptability is at least on 'Accomplished' before you can really see how the team plays.
Q: Should I read this part in the future?
A: Yes there might be additional information in the future. As I always do with the OP, I always update stuff from you guys as soon as I get any good input.
To do list / Request
1. Make goalkeeper ALWAYS take short goal kick
2. Find a better corner routine
3. Full back sometimes reluctant to cross despite open space
4. Stopping (forced) long shots from wingers, midfielders
5. Better possession (?)
6. Better defense (?)
7. OI settings
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So there you guys. As always I hope it will bring you good results. I'll be waiting for you feedback.
And please do play around with the tactic, if you're comfortable with it. You might find some settings that will bring better results offensive and defensive-wise.
Enjoy.
前排支持飘雪，战术都出了，继续坐等破解
难得，跟我的阵形设置一样，除了细微的差别外！