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What formations and tactics are doing well?

I need to change things up

Originally posted by 1251alex:

Originally posted by 1251alex:
Ibra's goal wins the game for ManU. Manchester is sitting mighty fine in Group C with 7 points. Could have been 9 points had Arsenal not surprised them in Week 2. Boca would do well with a formation change. I don't think KAKA is a trequartista. But correct me if I'm wrong. KAKA has been so far the least effective player taken in the first round.

He is a trequartista according to the game. If it was me I'd put him in as support striker. He can play the following positions CAM/CF/LF/RF. Perfect.

Also, time to swallow your pride and bench Arango. You have absolutely no attack on the left. You have Pastore and Simao on the bench who can give you way more than what Arango brings to the table.

Since you're running the 4-1-2-1-2 It would make sense to bench Arango and Pizarro in favor of Simao and Pastore. Make Simao your left midfielder and Pastore your CAM while moving Kaka up front as your SS.

just some suggestions. take them or leave them.

Originally posted by dman:
What formations and tactics are doing well?

I need to change things up

Attacking brings results from what I've seen so far except for Juventus, which kept hitting the post or missing their chances, but thats completely their fault. As for your formation, it depends on your players. I use the 4-4-2(SS-ST) because it allows me to control the midfield. You have players who can play any formation. You're running a 4-3-3 which imo is supposed to be attack oriented, I think thats your only problem, you played too defensive for the formation you were using. You gave up a midfielder for an attacker yet you opted to go defensive anyways.

Arsenal vs Liverpool has just kicked off. And Rooney just hit the bar. And Buffon just made an acrobatic high refelex save from the corner.

Originally posted by 1251alex:

Originally posted by dman:
What formations and tactics are doing well?

I need to change things up

Attacking brings results from what I've seen so far except for Juventus, which kept hitting the post or missing their chances, but thats completely their fault. As for your formation, it depends on your players. I use the 4-4-2(SS-ST) because it allows me to control the midfield. You have players who can play any formation. You're running a 4-3-3 which imo is supposed to be attack oriented, I think thats your only problem, you played too defensive for the formation you were using. You gave up a midfielder for an attacker yet you opted to go defensive anyways.

Well I have 2 holding mids which is defensive, but playing with wingers is not.

It seems like my width is going to waste and I should play with 2 strikers instead of one with wingers.

Im gonna work on some formations and PM you before my next match which is looking like a must win

Lookin back on this...

I can't believe I wasted a pick on Onyewu. The f**k was I thinking?

Originally posted by NickV:
Lookin back on this...

I can't believe I wasted a pick on Onyewu. The f**k was I thinking?

lulz.


you picked up VDV and Bale before I could though.

Analysis:

Group A

Juventus-Dynamic attacks but poor finishing. Dzeko has been crying for a start after Higuain's no shows after his first goal. Maybe he will get a start along with Pazzini. They looked good against Galaxy, so I might give them both a start to see what they can do. Defensive slip up cost Juventus a point. Weirdly, claimed the top spot of the group despite the loss because Chivas lost by 2.

Chivas-Torres being the hardest worker so far of the tournament didn't do them much good. Hamsik looked lost out there at times. This was probably just a slip up and they'll bounce back. they have the team to do so.

Benfica-Putting Cardozo in and CR7 at his natural spot really showed. Also making Sneijder a LAM gave them more creativity and an extra threat going forward.

Galaxy-Finally showed some glimpses of what a squad of their caliber can do. Shut down after the first goal though. Got them the 3 points but Juventus missed more than they effectively shut down.

Group B

A.C. Milan-Has two of the hardest working midfielders in Marchisio and Toure and it shows. Milan being undefeated is partly due to those two. Fabiano finally showed up and he showed up big against an opponent who looked threatening all 90 minutes.

Manchester City-VDV was money today, sadly, his efforts went to waste. ManCity will be helped by an attacking mentality.

Aston Villa-Anelka always finds a way to get a goalscoring cross in. He did it again today in his pass to Drogba. If the group rivals are smart they'll put one of their players on a man marking assignment on Anelka.

Newcastle-Most shocking squad to not have won yet. I fully expect them to qualify as long as they get more offensive.

Group C

Manchester United-Best squad so far. They're getting the points and thats what matters. Silva is a nice creative engine.

Arsenal-This team can be more dynamic, I just can't seem to put my finger on how.

Boca Jrs-Many talents are being left to rot on the bench. Kaka has been the most dissapointing first rounder so far.

Liverpool- their 4-5-1 formation isn't cutting it. Ronaldinho looks lost at times. This is the only team that I don't see qualifying if they don't change it up, but the Zoner never comes on here so he probably doesn't give a s**t.

so did the Gunners win last night?

or was it another tie?

Originally posted by ninerlifer:
so did the Gunners win last night?

tied at 0. sorry for not updating on that.

I need to know my player rankings so I can properly adjust.

Bump

Originally posted by 1251alex:
Benfica claims their first win of the tournament and grabs on to a pretty good lifeline by tying Chivas and Juventus in points. The first half was even with both sides attacking and the goalies making great saves with Lampard missing an easy goal. Then in the second half Benfica put it in overdrive and ran over the Chivas defense.

Alex I pm'ed you with my new formation and tactics ... let me know what you think.

gonna run some sims in a bit.