GOALKEEPER
A goalkeeper's role isn't just restricted to saving shots or catching crosses. What he does after that is just as important. Try triggering attacks from throws and punt kicks and keep opponents guessing by using faked passes.
DEFENSIVE CONTROLS
The following controls only apply when the cursor is on the goalkeeper.
BRING OUT THE GOALKEEPER
The goalkeeper rushes out towards the ball and catches or clears it. If he fails to make contact with the ball, you run a high risk of conceding a goal.
| GK DASH |  + Hold  |
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| BRING OUT GOALKEEPER | Hold  |
"Bring Out Goalkeeper" is only available when the cursor is on any other player but the goalkeeper.
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A player with the skill "Offensive Goalkeeper" will aggressively rush towards the ball when it penetrates the back line.
This move is not possible when the cursor is on the goalkeeper.
AUTO-POSITIONING
Hold to automatically adjust the goalkeeper’s position.
| AUTO-POSITIONING | Hold |
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BLOCKING / GK TACKLE
Tilt 
in the direction you want to block the incoming shot, and the keeper will perform a diving block. A GK Tackle will cause the goalkeeper to rush towards the ball in an attempt to control it with his hands.
If no buttons are pressed, the goalkeeper will react automatically according to his saving abilities.
| BLOCKING |  |
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| GK TACKLE | ×2 |
GK TRAP
The goalkeeper will control the ball with his feet instead of his hands, and this allows you to quickly transition to the next play.
This is not possible in situations where the goalkeeper cannot use his hands, such as with a back pass.
| GK TRAP | Hold  receiving ball |
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Controls while holding the ball
DROP KICK / THROW
Push in the desired direction when kicking or throwing the ball.
| DROP KICK | |
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| HIGH PUNT KICK |  + |
| THROW | |
| THROW INTO SPACE | |
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A player with the skill GK Low Punt can execute an accurate, low-trajectory punt kick. A player with the skill GK High Punt can execute a high-trajectory punt kick that goes deep inside the opposition's half.
RUNNING / DASH
Run while holding the ball. Press to sprint.
| RUN | |
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| DASH | + |
OTHER CONTROLS
When passing the ball, press just before the keeper kicks or throws the ball to fake a pass.
| PUT DOWN / PICK UP BALL | |
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| FAKE PASS | Pass → |
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Your Goalkeeper's ability is represented by these 5 stats "Goalkeeping", "Catching", Clearing","Reflexes" and "Coverage". For details about each of the stats, refer to the relevant help menu in game.