Mr. Second Place: An Autobiographical Tale of Alvin Allen (Fifa 13)

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Over the course of the next few games I have been tweaking sliders, so bear with me with some of the results going forward as I try to find a decent balance. The hard part seems to be that when I play my career mode I get a certain response from the AI that is perfect, but when I do the be a pro mode I get a different set of results. Its like if I go to far on the user side my team plays like an all star team, but if I go too far on the CPU side, my team can't do simple passes. Please keep that in mind with some of the results. Thanks.

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Cardiff City Gives QPR All They Can Handle


QPR is all smiles after almost giving up their lead

QPR would move to five wins on their undefeated season so far, but it was not do to a lack of effort by Cardiff City. The Bluebirds gave the Rangers all they could handle with great attacking play from center midfielder Medel and the always dangerous striker Campbell up top. They would work the freshly started Ospina, who was giving the nod over Belenov after his tough outing against Real Madrid in their Champions League match. Ospina would come up strong, making crucial saves to keep Cardiff from getting on the board. QPR would find their goal on their only chance on net from the entire match, and if would come on a beautiful team passing play as Allen and Suk-Young would work the one-two in the middle of the field to free up a cutting Hoilett on the left. Hoilett would get a through ball from Suk-Young in stride just inside the box a shade to his left and fire an ambitious strike to the far post that would find the inside of it just past the outstretched arms of Lewis, the Cardiff City keeper. The goal would be their only attacking chance all night, but it was enough as QPR escape with another victory and stay undefeated on the season.

Sep 17, 2017 - Cardiff City vs QPR
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
Cardiff City (0-2-2)	0	0	0
QPR (4-0-0)	1	0	1

Team Stats Comparison
Cardiff City		QPR
0	Goals	1
6	Shots	1
5	Shots on Target	1
9	Tackles	7
1	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
83%	Shot Accuracy	100%
87%	Passing Percentage	81%

Allen Rating: 6.0/0 shots on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 5 goals

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Capital One Cup- "Today's temperature gonna rise up above 100 degrees, so there's a jheri curl alert!"

Better Luck Next Time Derby County


Derby County fought valiantly against an overpowered QPR side

New Premier League club Derby County tried. I mean they really did. However, striker Martin's first attempt on net came in the 86th minute from about 35 yards out, and that was Derby County's only attempt on net all match. Meanwhile on the other side, goalkeeper Legzdins was worked to the bone as QPR continued to tee off with shot after shot on the poor keeper. It would be Allen and Hoilett who would ultimate break through for their side, with both players contributing to each others goals with assists. It was an all around team effort though, as Theophile-Catherine and his back line prevent most opportunities from even coming past the half line. QPR wins easily and advances onward in the Capital One Cup, determined it appears to retain their title of the previous season.

Sep 20, 2017 - QPR vs Derby County
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
QPR (-)	0	2	2
Derby County (-)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
QPR		Derby County
2	Goals	0
10	Shots	1
6	Shots on Target	0
11	Tackles	5
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
60%	Shot Accuracy	0%
85%	Passing Percentage	82%

Allen Rating: 7.8/Goals: 69'/2 shot on target/1 assist/1 Key Pass

Season statistics:
Capital One- 1 goal, 1 assist
All Competitions- 10 goals, 1 assists

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Allen Gets Best of Man City to Move QPR to Six Wins in a Row


Allen takes a strike from point blank range

Two top five teams would meet in Etihad Stadium as QPR would face Manchester City for control of the league early in the season. The home team would take control early as Milner and Abu would drill two quick chances at the reinstated Belenov, only for the keepr to parry them away brilliantly. As far as striking chances were concerned, Allen would win the day with 4 shots on goal, converting on two of them. The highlight would come in the 86' as Allen would take on two defenders by himself by using a fake shot to get by Godin then spinning in front of Kompany to get a bit of space before getting off a point blank shot past Joe Hart for the game securing goal. QPR gets the win 2-0.

Sep 23, 2017 - QPR vs Manchester City
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
QPR (5-0-0)	0	2	2
Manchester City (4-1-0)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
QPR		Manchester City
2	Goals	0
4	Shots	8
3	Shots on Target	6
11	Tackles	4
1	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
75%	Shot Accuracy	75%
85%	Passing Percentage	91%

Allen Rating: 7.5/Goals: 77' 86' /3 shots on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 7 goals

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The pitter-patter of Hope’s little feet echoed off the hardwood floors of my London condominium. I smiled as I sat in my corner chair and watched her exploring every nook of her new home. Gabby nestled in my lap with her head on my shoulder, watching our daughter with the same smile on her face. We looked at each other and kissed softly and as she put her hand on my cheek he sparkle of the new diamond ring on her left hand reflected in my eye. I pulled away slowly from my fiancée and chuckled to myself. This is what true happiness feels like, I thought. Our daughter ran in our direction and tripped and fell, ruining our peaceful moment as we got up to go comfort her.
“Oh, Hope!” Gabby gasped as she went to her.
The baby screamed for comfort as Gabby scooped her in her arms and held her close. I got up and walked over to them and Gabby handed Hope over to me.
“Are you sure?” I questioned. “She’s still getting to know me.”
“You’re her father,” Gabby smiled. “Hold her.”
I picked up Hope and held her oddly as the baby stopped sobbing and just sort of stared at me, trying to figure out how to react to me. She slowly smiled with her four emerging front baby teeth. I smiled back and handed her back to Gabby and then…
…Found myself in front of the fridge grabbing something to eat. I looked up to find Gabby sitting at the table feeding Hope in the high chair. I looked at her puzzlingly.
“Did it happen again?” she asked concernedly.
“Yeah, I think so.” I responded.
“What’s the last thing you remember?” she asked coming over to where I was standing.
“I was holding Hope after she fell and then I was in the kitchen,” I said, still trying to get my bearings.
“That was over 20 minutes ago. The time intervals are getting larger,” she spoke with a gasp of alarm. “We need to speak to Taisia and stop this madness immediately.”
I sighed and went to sit at the table. “You know it’s not that easy, Gabby. I agreed to help…”
“But not at the expense of your health, Alvin!” Gabby interrupted. “Baby, you have a responsibility to us now. And now your memory…” Gabby came over to me and put her arms around me.
It was true. Over the past month since I had been on the cocktail of Matvei’s TR and Leo’s counter agent, I started to have small problems with my short-term memory. It first started with only a minute or two here and there, and had gradually become worse. Since Gabby had moved in a couple weeks ago, I had told her the full story about Theo, the Valente’s, A-81, and everything else, even Quinn. I owed it to her after everything that we had been through to know why I had been so distant and what exactly was happening to me. She had decided to keep track of the times I had my memory problems and we immediately informed both Taisia and Leo, but both seemed unconcerned and said the counter agent should prevent it from getting worse. Well it was indeed worse, and for the first time I really wondered if sticking to this path was really worth it.
“Alvin, I love you, but I can’t stand by and watch you continue to lay your life on the line who care nothing for you, only to use you and cast you aside.”
I looked from her to our daughter looking at us impatiently, waiting for someone to take her out of the high chair.
I smiled in spite of the situation. I opened my mouth to say something…
…And instead found myself on the couch with Hope sleeping on my chest and Gabby dozing on my chair in the corner. I didn’t remember what I said to Gabby, but it must have satisfied her for now. For the first time in a while, I found myself really scared at what was going to happen next.

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(in best falsetto voice) The CHAMPIONS!!!

Queens Park Rangers v. Bayer 04
Champions League Group Stage


Allen streaks by the Bayer backline on a pass from deep by Suk-Young

Bayer Leverkusen is an example of consistency in the world of football, usually finishing near the top of the Bundesliga in Germany the past several years. They would find themselves up against a newcomer to the Champions League in QPR. The Rangers would need a win badly after dropping three points to Real Madrid, while Bayer would look to propel themselves to the top of the group after beating Saint Etienne in their first matchup.
As the match settled into itself, it became clear of the style of play one would see from both teams. QPR would attack from their midfield while Allen would roam the middle looking for an opportunity to poach a goal. Bayer would instead focus on counter attacking by pushing their players while and up the wings. The battle would be to see if the speed of up the wide part of the field could outpace the sheer numbers QPR would put forward on the attack in their midfield.
In the 21’ that question was answered. Holiett would move inside in front of Reinartz and Allen would find him. Hoilett would find loads of room as he would sprint towards the opposing box and let loose a shot. Toprak would get in front, and the deflection would send the keeper Leno diving to save the shot with a swat, but Ehmer cleaned up the mess and would slot home the rebound for QPR, allowing them to take an early lead.
It would be more of the same for the Rangers later in the half. Smooth passing by Taarabt and Ehmer would free up a cutting Allen inside, giving Kramer no choice but to bring him down in the box for the yellow card and the penalty attempt. Allen would head to the spot and easily finesse the ball into the corner past the outstretched hands of Leno for the 2-0 lead going into halftime.
QPR would finish off their goal scoring for the day with a long pass from Suk Young to a wide open Allen in stride. No one would catch him as the star striker would add onto his total for the day with an easy left footer into the bottom corner for the sure win for QPR to grab them the three points and the victory over a puzzled Bayer team. They would need to pcik up the pieces and restrategize for their upcoming match against the always dangerous Real Madrid.
It was not that Bayer did not have any chances in the match. In fact they would get more shots of on Belenov than QPR would get on Leno, but it was the possession based attack by QPR that made the difference. QPR held the ball for 56% of the time, and when they went forward, the sheer numbers in the middle of the field were too much for the 4-3-3 attack of their opponent. Smart play would win the day for QPR and we are all square in the toughly contested group E.

Sep 27, 2017 - QPR vs Bayer Leverkusen
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
QPR (0-0-1)	2	1	3
Bayer Leverkusen (1-0-0)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
QPR		Bayer Leverkusen
3	Goals	0
5	Shots	6
5	Shots on Target	5
4	Tackles	3
0	Fouls	1
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
100%	Shot Accuracy	83%
88%	Passing Percentage	86%

Allen Rating: 7.6/Goals: 31'(PK), 56'/3 shots on target

Season statistics:
Champions League- 2 goals

Group stage results:
St. Etienne 2 - 1 Real Madrid

Group E Standings
TEAM	W	D	L	GD	PTS
Real Madrid	1	0	1	1	3
QPR	1	0	1	1	3
St. Etienne	1	0	1	-1	3
Bayer 04	1	0	1	-1	3

*Author's Note- Difficulty being raised to Legendary. If still too easy, will use sliders to make more competitive*

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A Surprising Defensive Battle Ends with QPR Victorious


Jerome and Theophile-Catherine make quick work of Gunter

Defense was the theme of this battle as QPR (and the author) come off a short layoff to face freshly promoted Reading for the first time of the year. These two teams used to battle it out in the Championship division of English football and the old rivalry would be renewed as both teams slogged through a tough fight for 90 minutes. QPR would get on the board early with an ugly header by Allen. He had to climb over two defenders and would just get the side of his head to the ball from the long feed from Hoilett. But the real highlight of the match came early in the second half as Jerome and Catherine played excellent defense on the wing, preventing a breaking Gunter from cutting inside before tackling the ball away. Neither team could seem to break through save for the early goal, and that would seal the match for QPR as they win again, getting their 7th win on the early season.

Sep 30, 2017 - Reading vs QPR
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
Reading (2-1-3)	0	0	0
QPR (6-0-0)	1	0	1

Team Stats Comparison
Reading		QPR
0	Goals	1
2	Shots	5
1	Shots on Target	1
8	Tackles	5
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
50%	Shot Accuracy	20%
78%	Passing Percentage	83%

Allen Rating: 6.7/Goals: 12' /1 shot on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 8 goals

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Good to be back bro. Had to dust off the ol' career mode a bit.

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Strong defensive play holds both high scoring offenses to nothing


Tottenham's Keeper Begovic barks orders at his defense

Benteke. Erikson. Allen. Hoilett. All of these offensive scoring weapons were held scoreless on the day by excellent defensive play. The match was a slow mess, as rain poured onto the pitch, slogging down the match in water and mud. Sometimes in games like this the quick play up front cab outpace the heavy feet for defenders, but instead the physical play of both back lines won the day. Flying sliding tackles by Walker and strong headers by Theophile-Catherine were the highlight plays on the evening, and both teams could not manage to get any sort of offensive push. The game would end in a scoreless draw, as QPR would see their first game without a win on the season.

Oct 3, 2017 - QPR vs Tottenham
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
QPR (7-0-0)	0	0	0
Tottenham (4-1-2)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
QPR		Tottenham
0	Goals	0
3	Shots	2
0	Shots on Target	1
6	Tackles	8
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
0%	Shot Accuracy	50%
88%	Passing Percentage	82%

Allen Rating: 6.0/0 shots on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 8 goals
All Competitions (Includes International Games)- 15 goals, 1 assist

*Author's note*- Legendary has done the trick as the last couple games have played a lot smoother.

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International Friendlies

Oct 7, 2017 - United States vs New Zealand
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
United States (-)	1	0	1
New Zealand (-)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
United States		New Zealand
1	Goals	0
7	Shots	6
6	Shots on Target	3
9	Tackles	3
1	Fouls	1
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
85%	Shot Accuracy	50%
88%	Passing Percentage	84%

Goals:
39' Allen (USA)

Notable Allen statistics:
6.8 Rating
1 Goal
4 Shots on target

Oct 11, 2017 - United States vs Bulgaria
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
United States (-)	1	0	1
Bulgaria (-)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
United States		Bulgaria
1	Goals	0
6	Shots	4
3	Shots on Target	2
4	Tackles	8
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
50%	Shot Accuracy	50%
86%	Passing Percentage	79%

Goals:
27' Allen

Notable Allen statistics:
6.4 Rating
1 goal
1 shot on target

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Lowly Stoke City Demolishes QPR at Zvezda Stadium


Stoke City celebrates a big win over first place QPR

Well, no one was expecting this. Bottom of the table Stoke City came to visit first place QPR at home off of an international break where the stars are expected to be fresh and focused to play. Well they were, except the stars that came focused were wearing the red and white vertical stripes of Stoke City. It became clear early on that Stoke was well in control of the contest as they seemingly held control of the ball for the entirety of the first half, taking their time and finding passing lanes around the QPR penalty area. Bartley would strike first, running a one-two combination with Fabbrini inside before finessing a ball home past Belenov. Meanwhile, the offensive might of QPR could not get moving because they just could not get possession of the ball. Taarabt, Hoilett, and Allen were held to 4 total shots between them and Stoke City held a staggering 61% of the possession for the match. QPR would see a familiar face put them away late as Granero would send a bouncing low strike into the bottom corner of the net as Nzonzi would provide the pretty assist by setting him up with a back heel pass. QPR will have to forget about this one fast as next up they head into a Champions League matchup with Saint-Etienne in just 4 days.

Oct 14, 2017 - Stoke City vs QPR
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
Stoke City (1-2-5)	1	1	2
QPR (7-1-0)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
Stoke City		QPR
2	Goals	0
7	Shots	5
5	Shots on Target	3
2	Tackles	5
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
71%	Shot Accuracy	60%
86%	Passing Percentage	81%

Allen Rating: 6.0/2 shots on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 8 goals
All Competitions (Includes International Games)- 17 goals, 1 assist

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(in best falsetto voice) The CHAMPIONS!!!

Saint Etienne v. Queens Park Rangers
Champions League Group Stage


Allen would find himself with plenty of space all game

Saint Etienne's win over Real Madrid was the highlight of the second match week of the Champions League. The question remained, however, if they belonged with what some would say are superior opponents in Group E. French Ligue 1 has often been seen as the weaker of the major European divisions, and St. Etienne was looking to fill the void as the new power in France as PSG and Monaco look to rebuild.
The match would begin with Saint Etienne struggling to regain the form that they showed so well against Real Madrid. The hangover from the previous excitement was showing as QPR easily intercepted early chances for the French side. Sloppy passing was the theme for St. Etienne, and once given away QPR would hold possession for long periods of time in dangerous territory. The one big mistake that Saint Etienne continued to make was allowing Allen to find space. Zouma tried to mark the main man for QPR, but Allen was just too quick for him to keep up with. Allen took a staggering 6 shots on target. Goalkeeper Valette came up huge on the first two of those shots with big diving saves, the first off a header and the second on a rocket from just inside the penalty area. However, you cannot leave a player of Allen's caliber wide open for long and eventually he would convert on a beautiful peace of passing as Taarabt would lob a ball over the top to Phillips who would give a headed pass off the bounce one time to a cutting Allen who would finish with his right foot inside easily.
As Saint Etienne continued to struggle to get any semblance of offense going with Clement and Saadi, Taarabt and Allen showed them how it is done, smoothly working the middle of the field and giving the Saint Etienne backline fits. In the 52' Allen would put a perfectly weighted pass right behind the defense that would find Taarabt in stride, and the Moroccan star would strike the ball home into the corner to give QPR the 2-0 lead. Taarabt would return the favor in the 86', sliding another great pass on the two on one to Allen who would finish near post. The 3-0 victory sees QPR vault to the top of the group halfway through the Champions League Group Stage.

Oct 18, 2017 - St. Etienne vs QPR
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
St. Etienne (1-0-1)	0	0	0
QPR (1-0-1)	1	2	3

Team Stats Comparison
St. Etienne		QPR
0	Goals	3
5	Shots	10
2	Shots on Target	7
3	Tackles	8
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
40%	Shot Accuracy	70%
78%	Passing Percentage	87%

Allen Rating: 9.8/Goals: 38', 86'/6 shots on target/1 assist/1 Key Pass
Man of the Match

Season statistics:
Champions League- 4 goals
All Competitions (Includes International Games)- 19 goals, 2 assists

Group stage results:
Real Madrid 2 - 0 Bayer 04

Group E Standings
TEAM	W	D	L	GD	PTS
QPR	2	0	1	4	6
Real Madrid	2	0	1	3	6
Bayer 04	1	0	2	-3	3
St. Etienne	1	0	2	-4	3

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Champions League Groups
by Pete Patterson

Champions League Group Stage
Group A		Group B
1. Bayern Munchen	9	1. Chelsea	6
2. Manchester City	6	2. Ajax	6
3. Standard Ligue	1	3. Valencia	3
4. CSKA Moskva	1	4. Basel	3
Group C		Group D
1. Barcelona	9	1. Milan	9
2. Roma	6	2. Borussia Dortmund	4
3. 1899 Hoffenheim	3	3. PAOK	3
4. Celtic	0	4. Spartak Moskva	1
Group E		Group F
1. QPR	6	1. FC Porto	7
2. Real Madrid	6	2. Marsielle	7
3. Bayer Leverkusen	3	3. Dinamo Moskva	3
4. St. Etienne	3	4. FC Twente	0
Group G		Group H
1. Manchester United	9	1. Olympique Lyon	7
2. Galatasaray	6	2. Inter	7
3. Sevilla	1	3. Benfica	1
4. RSC Anderlecht	1	4. FC Kobenhavn	1

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The Battle Between Top Three Teams is Over Before First Half Ends


Allen strikes with his dominate left foot for his 10th goal of the year

The game that was billed as a possible game of the week between first place QPR and third place Newcastle United ended badly for the latter team as QPR marched ahead 3-0 in the first half and coasted to an easy victory. The game began with good possession play by QPR to get them free up the wing with Phillips. He would find Allen on a cross, and the American would find the net with a headed strike for the 1-0 lead in the 9'. Soon after, in the 17', Taarabt would find Allen with a smooth through pass that found the star man in stride. The left footed striker would hit it with the outside of his dominant foot, crisply hitting the top corner of the net for his league leading 10th Premier League goal of the year. Taarabt would add one for himself later off a rebounded Faurlin shot that he would clean up in the 37' for the 3-0 lead and the easy victory. QPR is in an amazing spot, leading the BPL after ten games in. How long can they maintain this incredible run?

Oct 22, 2017 - QPR vs Newcastle United
TEAM	1	2	SCORE
QPR (7-1-1)	3	0	3
Newcastle United (7-0-2)	0	0	0

Team Stats Comparison
QPR		Newcastle United
3	Goals	0
9	Shots	4
7	Shots on Target	3
4	Tackles	12
0	Fouls	0
0	Yellow Cards	0
0	Red Cards	0
0	Injuries	0
77%	Shot Accuracy	75%
85%	Passing Percentage	82%

Allen Rating: 8.0/Goals: 9', 17'/5 shots on target

Season statistics:
Premier League- 10 goals
All Competitions (Includes International Games)- 21 goals, 2 assists