2 goals from 23 shots on target?

[SpHSpH]

I do not even know which question to ask ...

I just finished a match that went into extra time ... I had an astounding 23 shots on target ... and I was only able to score 2 goals (and one of those was on a set piece ... so I was actually 1 for 22 from open play!).

I have had this game since Christmas ... I have probably played about 50+ total matches (15 mins per half) across kick-off mode and my two career modes ... and I have only scored 2 goals in a match twice.

I acknowledge that when I first got started with FIFA14 I needed to get used to the game ... it took 20+ matches before I began to feel like I really knew what I was doing. But now I am in control with everything EXCEPT goal scoring ... I maintain ~55% possession, the tackles are usually even between the two sides (which is very nice) around 25, I am seeing around 82% on pass completion for both sides ... all of this is quite good.

I am trying all sorts of variety ... shots from outside the box, shots from the 6-yard-area, headers, finesse shots, keeping my shot low, going for power ... everything. The CPU goalkeepers have been man-of-the-match every time (they average 15+ saves per match).

I feel like I am *really* close to breaking through! I just cannot quite get the last bit. What could I possibly be doing wrong? Any help/suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks!

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I did not put this post in my "Questions (and Answers)" thread because I am not really contributing anything useful here ... I am just grasping at straws and hoping for some tangible advice.

["The dude abides"]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

In my opinion, the CPU's keeper ability should be about 20 below the User's (on WC or Legendary). I think you'll start seeing the same percentages of goals related to shots on target.

[NoobSaibot]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

Hit "FIFA momentum" into Google search.

[kaletore11]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

2 goals on ~20 shots really isn't that unusual in football.

[NoobSaibot]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

Too much handicap/scripting though. One example of the handicap would be you losing lots of input during your experience so that your AI can do lots of position fixing to help make your opponents experience easier. You or the opponent getting a helping hand from the engine and even if this has to come at the expense of the other being forced to do poorly.

[BL8001]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

The shots are not the problem.

The problem is the CPU keeper saves. If you check after any game where you have any amount of shots you will always see the save count almost equal to your shot count.

If you have 8 shots and win 2-1 I would bet the CPU keeper had at least 5 saves.

If you had 18 shots and won 2-0 I bet the CPU keeper had 14 saves.

The was a study done in 2011 that showed across European competition the average amount of saves per game was close to 3.

With average shots per game around 13.

We could also discuss the high rate of hitting the post in this game.

[RonMexico1992]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

2 goals on ~20 shots really isn't that unusual in football.

right average is like 1 goal per 14-15 shots.

also, what team are you using?

[RonMexico1992]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

use Goniras sliders. And if you are using a lower sode with non world class hoal scorers, its hard to score on harder difficulty

[Yeats]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

The shots are not the problem... I had an astounding 23 shots on target

Well they are in fact part of the problem because that's too many X3. Play on a higher difficulty level, raise User shot error and lower CPU GK ability would be the obvious things to do. And raising CPU team aggression tactics will prevent you from being able to get so many shots let alone sniff the CPU goal area. I play 15 minute halves as well and I seldom have more than a dozen shots per game, with half of those on target. Also with the PC version, lower finishing, heading and weak foot accuracy for all players for an improved and much more realistic experience.

EDIT: Re-reading your posts, what you actually seem to be upset about is the CPU GK's super-human ability. Why didn't you just lower your CPU GK slider to 0 instead of starting a thread on this?

[RunnyEggs]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

One thing that I have ALWAYS found in the FIFA games is the extra pass is always rewarded. If I have a shot that will most likely be blocked by the keeper, I will try to pass it far post or maybe just go back to reset.

This results on fewer shots, but I've had games with only 6 or 7 shots, but 4 or 5 goals because I went for quality.

[jatiger13]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

Just a question to OP. Are you talking about 23 shots or 23 shots on goal? Cause there is a difference

[Yeats]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

Just a question to OP. Are you talking about 23 shots or 23 shots on goal? Cause there is a difference

"23 shots on target" = 23 shots on goal, seems clear to me.

[doyce7]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

Pretty normal to me. I have games where I have 15 shots and 9 or 10 on goal and have 1 goal. I also have games that I have 4 shots and 2 or 3 goals. It tends to even out over time. Just be more selective with your shots and try to directionalize your shots more. Try to be as on balance as much as you can when you shoot

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[jatiger13]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

@ Yeats

Yeah I now noticed that it said "on target" in the topic title. I didn't notice that before.

Anyways, I had a game yesterday in my Genoa manager career where my opponent had 0 shots on goal, but they had scored 1 goal. I won the game 3-1. And it wasn't an OG by one of my players. It got me confused. The goal didn't count as a shot on goal

[doyce7]

Re: 2 goals from 23 shots on target?

I've seen that a few times. It's just a glitch

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