that was only one example... i also had attacking midfielders with a long shots ab.. and i watch every game.. they scored.. but not from long shots.. every time i saw the commentary "xxx shots from long range... and its out"
or a goalkiper with 1 on 1 ab.. how many times i saw my opponets striker "past one.. and another one.. just one more to go... goallll"
(the striker wasent 1 on 1 striker)
my opinion is that the abilities is nothing but a nice ikon to intimidate your opponent.. nothing else