Defending Long Shots.

[SabbeH03]

Ok So I've decided to give the San Marino Challenge a go and so far its not been the best of starts. still in the playoff zone after 9 games (so its still early doors) but overall a little disappointing. But I am chalking that down to the fact at the start i forgot to set it so Italian was one of my languages spoken So no one has a clue what I say

I decided a new approach here, going to build my own formation from scratch, and going to try a new formation I havent used before. So far it looks to be holding well, not letting many "on target" shots when they get close, and mostly constricting the oppositon to long shots.

As I am only 9 games in theres not too many goals about but so far I have conceeded 6 in the league. 4 of which have been absolute belters from outside the box.

So I am wondering am I just being immensely unlucky or is there any tips anyone has that might be able to cut that down?

Thanks.

 

[Aannddyy]

Well you need to close them down more, if your 'closing down' setting is on anything other than 'Press-more' then you are just asking for the opposition to shoot. Or you can change it individually, add a defensive midfielder or just change a couple of players to close down more often.

 

[SabbeH03]

well I currently use 2 defensive midfielders in my formation at the moment, (and since my first post have now conceeded a goal from the edge of the center circle. full on 45+ Yards out...

they're set to close down quite heavy but I'll pump that up and see how it goes, thank you.

 

[kandersson]

a bit surprising as there aren't many long shots specialists in serie c2.. can I ask you who's your goalkeeper?

 

[SabbeH03]

Alessio Bandieri is his name. View attachment 197045

I have another guy who i replaced with Alessio, but theres not much between them to be honest. Alessio is slightly better 1 on 1 and thats it...

 

[innoxious]

Set the width to very narrow, put DM and use OI to close down the player who can shoot from distance. If you want you can specifically man mark him in the Player Instructions. With narrow width you can expect your defenders to block the shots. There are rarely any player who can curls ball in lower league.
Push higher up, but be careful with quick strikers.
Use OI to show to weaker foot, it can reduce the threat considerably.
Get good goalie with good handling, reflex, and positioning.