Fake cross over
Hold [L2] + [R2] while kicking and your player
will fake a cross over.
Special moves
Hurdle: Tap [L2].
Shimmy: Tap [R2].
Drag-Back: Tap [L2]x2.
Flick-Over: Tap [R2]x2
Keepy-upees: Stand still and hold [L2] + [R2] + [Triangle].
Keepy-uppes then clear the ball away: Tap [R2] then tap [Square]
or [Circle] when behind a ball in the air (75% success).
Monster kick: When the ball comes to you, tap [L2] then tap
[Square] or [Circle] (50% success).
Juggling shot: Hold [L2] and tap [Circle].
Bicycle-style special shot: Hold [R2] and tap [Circle].
Juggle: Hold [R2] + [L2] and press [Triangle] while
standing still.
Basic stepovers: Use [R1].
Keeper charge: Use [L1].
Easy win
If you are losing a game in world class mode, press
[Start] to pause game play. Choose "Side Select"
from the pause menu, then move your controller under our opponent's
name. Then, score your own goals as that team.
Better passes
Press [Square] instead of [X] to pass and
the ball should go over defenders. Note the arrow color to judge
how a pass will do. White arrows indicate the pass will go through.
Blue arrows will indicate that a pass will be blocked or stolen.
You can also press [L2] and/or [R2] to curve the pass.
Press the Left Analog-stick to control the passing direction.
You can also use the D-Pad to take control over passes.
There is another way to lift the ball besides kicking it. Hold
[R2] + [L2] and press [Triangle]. This is like
doing the fake cross-over, but you cannot be moving.
A kick that looks like a scorpion kick thing can be done by holding
[L2] button while doing a volley with [Square] or [Circle].
A combination of hitting the ball with your chest then thigh and
then kicking it can be done the same way, but with [R2] held.
Farther goal kicks
When you are taking a goal kick, hold [Pass] until
the ball gets all the way up, then release. Note: This only works
for goal kicks.
Glitch: Opponent goalkeeper leaves goal
Start a game as usual, then change your controller
to the other side. Give the ball away to your team and bring their
goalkeeper out by holding [L1]. While still holding the [L1],
press [Start]. Release [L1] and change the controller
back to your team. Resume the game, and now whenever you get the
ball the opposing goalkeeper will rush out and attempt to tackle
you anywhere on the field. This must be repeated for each half.
Note: The following trick works about 70% of the time. At the
start of each half, let your team have possession of the ball.
Next, change to the opposing team's side. While your team has
possession, take out the goalie while the ball is on ground possession.
Then, change to your team. The goalie will follow you while in
possession. This trick will not work if ball is in the air.