Valencia outsmarted in Sevilla.
Los Che now without a win in three games after going down 2-0 at Sevilla.
Valencia enjoyed plenty of possession but were once again ripped open on the counter attack.
Any footage of your matches buddy?
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Valencia outsmarted in Sevilla.
Los Che now without a win in three games after going down 2-0 at Sevilla.
Valencia enjoyed plenty of possession but were once again ripped open on the counter attack.
Anyone know how long I will get out of the video capture if I record my game on the PS4? Is there a limit?
I don’t want it to suddenly stop halfway through lol!
Anyone know how long I will get out of the video capture if I record my game on the PS4? Is there a limit?
I don’t want it to suddenly stop halfway through lol!
How do you upload a replay so you all can see?
VALENCIA 2-0 REAL SOCIEDAD
After a first win of the season against a tough Lazio side, Valencia replicated that winning mentality to pick up a first La Liga win against Real Sociedad at the Mestalla.
On a swift counter down the right, Right back Montoya had spotted Zaza getting his nose ahead of the last defender in the center of the box. Montoya crossed low and hard to the bearded Italian and Zaza finished expertly off the post.
Mendieta switched things up on 60 mins, pulling off Zaza and sending on Guedes as a false no.9. The move worked wonders with the young talent dinking the Ball over the keeper in the 92nd minute after a scramble in the Sociedad box.
VALENCIA 0-0 REAL BETIS
More akin to a game of chess this match was a tight affair with both sides defending well and restricting their opponents in the final third. (a very enjoyable match though)
VALENCIA 2-2 KIRKBURGH CITY
Valencia twice let the lead slip on a rainy night in Europe (excuse the pun).
Mendieta fielded a heavily rotated squad, handing Arnold his debut at right back. Lookman started on the left of midfield and impressed again scoring both the goals for Los Che. That’s 3 goals in two European appearances for the youngster and more importantly he has a 100% conversion rate with 3 goals from 3 shots, good stuff!
Man this game. I can't remember ever hating and loving with the same passion a Pes.
I'm finally chilling a bit: put away Superstar and Legend at least for the moment, I started a new ML, Manchester United, Top Player, with @kilay 's excellent, fantastic OF and it seems like it's finally another game where I can dominate small teams, lose/having problems against good ones (just played a "derby" against rival Liverpool, one red card for them but they managed to beat me 2 a 0 anyway in a match that felt truly alive, with me attacking and pressing to no end and them exploiting counter attacks due to their man down, it almost made me say aloud I really wish this could happen more often!) without being frustrated to no end.. so it seems I can finally enjoy all the wonderful small moments this game can deliver without feeling the need to eat my joypad every other minute. I'm still eagerly waiting for the patch but I must say I'm really satisfied by now.
p.s. I'll repeat, I really want to give credit to @kilay as I think that his tactics are truly making a great difference, when I'll feel like it (maybe not so soon as I'm having the most fun since the game came out at TP) I'll give a try to Superstar as well..
Me too.i use kilay's OF and.i must say that with his tactical pes is another game. I hope the patch makes this game more enjoyable without spoiling what's good there in it.Man this game. I can't remember ever hating and loving with the same passion a Pes.
I'm finally chilling a bit: put away Superstar and Legend at least for the moment, I started a new ML, Manchester United, Top Player, with @kilay 's excellent, fantastic OF and it seems like it's finally another game where I can dominate small teams, lose/having problems against good ones (just played a "derby" against rival Liverpool, one red card for them but they managed to beat me 2 a 0 anyway in a match that felt truly alive, with me attacking and pressing to no end and them exploiting counter attacks due to their man down, it almost made me say aloud I really wish this could happen more often!) without being frustrated to no end.. so it seems I can finally enjoy all the wonderful small moments this game can deliver without feeling the need to eat my joypad every other minute. I'm still eagerly waiting for the patch but I must say I'm really satisfied by now.
p.s. I'll repeat, I really want to give credit to @kilay as I think that his tactics are truly making a great difference, when I'll feel like it (maybe not so soon as I'm having the most fun since the game came out at TP) I'll give a try to Superstar as well..
Deportivo 1-0 Valencia
Disappointing performance from Los Che. La Liga form not great at the moment which is worrying because, Sevilla aside, we haven’t faced off against any of the big 3 yet!
Only real chance we had was a Orellano header sent wide at the back post.... just not good enough. Also, school boy error from myself forgetting to man mark Perez (the goal scorer).
Ok we're back with ML and Brescia. .after a weeks holiday the lads are in fine fettle for the match v Ternana who are struggling lately . .. worth a watch this one .. a couple of nice goals in it. .
Tenerife (2) 2-3 (4) Valencia
(Copa del Rey 2nd leg)
The home side put up a spirited fight during a rain soaked evening on the Spanish island.
Rodrigo and Carlos Soler scored almost identical goals within 2 minutes of each other, both converting low crosses from either wing, as the first half closed out. Tenerife fought back in the 2nd half with two well taken goals. However, with Orellano pressing, Inaki’s attempted clearance ricocheted back towards the Tenerife goal affording Rodrigo plenty of time and space to kill off the tie.
Deportivo await Valencia in the next round.
That’s a shame dude. Would’ve been good seeing how you fair up against the Italian giants
Tactical Analysis
One victory in seven La Liga outings is simply not good enough. Valencia have only 5 points on the board and Mendieta runs the risk of being sacked if the current form continues.
Now, I respect the fact that team spirit plays a big part in how well the side gels (Valencia’s is roughly 65 at present) but that’s only half the story. The rest lies at the managers feet. Mendieta has been anaylsising video footage of matches gone and has decided to tweak things in order to remedy the situation.
The two main areas in need of attention are:
1. Ball retention.
2. Style of play/ldentity
1. Los Che simply put, do not retain the ball well. In trying to move the ball up the field quickly Valencia keep wasting possession needlessly which in turn leads to the opposition finding gaps on the counter. Which brings us to point...
2. To date Mendieta has attempted to implement a counter attacking style of play. Sitting deep, turning over possession and breaking up the pitch. The problem is, defensively Valencia are not soaking up pressure well. So The team are struggling to contain the opposition and win back possession and then when they do win the ball they are been wasteful with it (as mentioned above). It’s a recipe for disaster. The squad is simply not equipped to play this way.
A change of approach
Valencia will now switch to a more possession based style of football with an emphasis on keeping the ball moving, to frustrate the opponent, and patiently unearth chinks in their armour.