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Andrew McCarten helps us out again with another bunch of FIFA 08 tips.
This is the 3rd and last edition of tips for FIFA 08 before the new game comes out, and I hope that these three editions have helped in some way. I’ve analyzed a few often overlooked parts of the game. I look forward to accumulating new tip for FIFA 09 when it is released.
USING YOUR SUBSTITUTE BENCH
When playing a full season, fatigue is one of the biggest problems in management of the squad; this is especially true if your club plays many fixtures, such as those in the Football League (league, FA Cup, League Cup, Football League trophy). Many often have the problem of many good players to choose from but too little space on the bench. Here are a few things you can do to maximize those seven spots. First off, remove your backup goalkeeper. Never in my years of playing the game have I seen a goalkeeper booked or injured, so having a backup is a waste of space. Second, its always good to have players that can play more than one position. If you have a center back who is almost equally rated at right or left back, then he effectively covers two spots. The same goes for many wingers who can play striker, like Theo Walcott. Next, think of your formation. If you’re playing a 4-3-3, I would go with a center back, right/left back, two strikers, a winger, a center midfielder, and perhaps another left/right back, although it depends on who you have. On the contrarty, if using a 4-5-1, only one striker will be needed. Of course, you would probably load up on substitute midifielders. In this situation I would use a center back, left/right back, one striker, center midfielder, two wingers, and another midfielder. Lastly, you should pick subs based on what you think you may need. If you score a lot of goals and play free-flowing, attacking football, its better to pick Stephen Ireland rather than Lee Carsley for example. If you anticipate a rought match, or you’re just scraping for a draw, a player like Carsley would probably suit the match better.
CHIPPING FREE KICKS
Most know that you can hit a chip shot when taking a shot on goal. However, the chip option is also available for free kicks as well. Using a chip free kick is often perfect when you have a free kick around mifield. Find a player on one of the wings, as there is usually less traffic out there. Then you can float in the chip deep into enemy territory and set yourself up for a scoring opportunity.
MANUAL CONTROL OF THE GOALKEEPER
One of the new features in this year’s game, the goalkeeper control is a challenging yet vital component of the defense. In the past it was often very frustrating to see the CPU-controlled goalkeeper give up mindless goals due to stupid mistakes. However, now you can control what goes on, and avert disaster. The most common use of the goalkeeper control is when your opponent has a breakaway and is bearing down on the goal. Press the right analog stick to gain control of your keeper. When the striker gets around the eighteen, begin to move forward. Often the opponent will be using turbo, so your best chance is getting to the ball before he does, or stealing his dribble possession. Sprint up and press the triangle button, which initiates a diving save in the direction you’re facing. At the very least this should disrupt the dribble of the opponent.
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