Keeper Having A Mare

[Citizen Cained]

I’m noticing this game is too much weird. Not really based on manager skills and tactics but just pure random luck. Plus in every season there’s always someone in every competition that have players way stronger than yours, so you’re forced to use money or to spend hours and hours in the game, something that I would evitate honestly. It’s also very rare to win against stronger teams. From the next season i’ll definitely leave.

I agree with most of this. In my view, the main reason for playing this game is to test out your tactics against other active managers, especially teams of a similar quality. But it’s not a level playing field when the engine decides that your keeper is going to turn in a shambolic performance - it ruins the experience. I really look forward to these matches because let’s be honest stuffing an abandoned team 8-0 isn’t the same as playing an active manager that knows his/her stuff.

[StopEleven]

I agree with most of this. In my view, the main reason for playing this game is to test out your tactics against other active managers, especially teams of a similar quality. But it’s not a level playing field when the engine decides that your keeper is going to turn in a shambolic performance - it ruins the experience. I really look forward to these matches because let’s be honest stuffing an abandoned team 8-0 isn’t the same as playing an active manager that knows his/her stuff.

Look, an example of a today fresh match. I literally dominated the game as you can see through stats but since the rival team is stronger the engine decided obviously to make me lose. His goalkeeper kept taking everything, also every free kicks from my best striker with more than 150% finishing and with free kicks ability...

[davewootton1964]

I'm level 86 - usually try and have an half decent keeper - main guy is on 128% with my backup 107% - what I do is if the main guy lets in 2 goals sub him asap. I can usually score two or more goals. against most teams

[Hanry Norris]

Agree. Some say to put in subs in at eve of League selection (to get weaker teams in League)
I don’t.
Maybe a myth anyway.
I LIKE a strong League.
I’ve won League last four years, and in all of those seasons, i was never top one or two rated aggregate squad.
Usually, there are 4-6 teams all with similar aggregate percentage
That’s what I want. To beat quality teams, with managers who attend their matches.

[dave1311]

Agree. Some say to put in subs in at eve of League selection (to get weaker teams in League)
I don’t.
Maybe a myth anyway.
I LIKE a strong League.
I’ve won League last four years, and in all of those seasons, i was never top one or two rated aggregate squad.
Usually, there are 4-6 teams all with similar aggregate percentage
That’s what I want. To beat quality teams, with managers who attend their matches.

If you finish the season with your team (top14) average as less than 100% you will be paired with teams of a similar percentage and avoid the tankers/mutants/manipulators (usually).

[theclubofwins]

also my goalkeeper ratings have been terrible lately...


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[Arphaxad]

I just played the CL final where I was +16%. Was 2-0 up after 15', opponent scored on two consecutive set pieces. Score was 2-2 at halftime and my GK (130%) and 2 DCs (almost mutants) had ratings below 5,4. Switched formation and tactics to drastically change the conditions. Scored 4 and won 6-2.

I guess you need to fundamentally shock the game engine to turn things in your favour. I went from 4141 to 32212 with DML/DMR and 2 second strikers upfront and high pressing, short passes, focus to middle, hard tackling, instead of low press, mixed passes, focus down the flanks, easy tackles.

[Citizen Cained]

Did you sub your keeper? Interestingly enough, I won my CL final 6-2 as well! Although I didn’t attend the game.

[Arphaxad]

Did you sub your keeper? Interestingly enough, I won my CL final 6-2 as well! Although I didn’t attend the game.

No, I didn't. I considered putting in my strongest bench player (ST) as I didn't have a second GK available, but didn't. I changed formation and tactics completely instead. Basically changing all tactical orders to shock the engine.

[audricsaragih]

One thing that is going to make me abandon this game are the goalkeeper scripts. I’m so sick and tired of losing big games just because my keeper lets every shot on goal in. It’s got to the stage where I’m gonna stop showing up for the big games because my keeper always performs when I’m not there. Has anyone ever developed a reliable keeper or do I just have to put up with this?

I completely agree with this. I ever had a match against 15% weaker team. They win because their 69% GK was man of the match and my 98% GK have 4.8 ratings. 😔