Chapter 2: Match simulation
[Notice] (1)
[Manager]
[Club]
Notice?
It's not there yet, right?
'Notice'
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Tue 31th Aug 21 (22:13)
Congratulations on obtaining 1 point against Crystal Palace U-21.
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As Alan thought this panel can be controlled based on his mind.
Only 1 point?
This means Alan only needs to win to earn points.
"It Rather difficult"
It's already hard for a draw.
He also thinks about the possible points obtained based on the opponent or the tournament.
What is the use of these points?
Alan returned to the main menu to inspect 'Manager'.
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Profile Manager
Name: Alan Foster
Club Job: Sutton United FC
Job Status: Very Secure
Coaching Badge: UEFA A
Coaching Style: Attacking
Reputation: Local
Skills
Professionalism-E
Discipline-D
Motivating-E
Tactical Knowledge-G
Points: 1
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Tactical knowledge 'G'?
This means 'G' is the lowest grade.
Despite more than 50 days in charge of Sutton United, Alan understood his knowledge of tactics was only at a basic level.
Alan has made an effort to learn about tactics, but his experience is still lacking, so it is not weird he is at the worst grade.
After 6 games only 1 win, but still very secure?
What unambitious club.
Then Alan switched to 'Club'
There, Alan was able to find out the condition and morale of all Sutton's players including players who were loaned out.
Is all this data correct?
This club seems to have a lot of problems.
More than 20% difference in information based on recorded by staff.
This negligence may occur because there is the staff who do work poorly or perhaps the staff's capacity is very limited.
Alan is more inclined to the latter.
He also cannot rule out the possibility that there are players who are concealing their health situation for some motive.
For a club from the fourth division, this is not too bad.
If it's not too critical Alan will not concentrate.
He does not want to change hastily, should be done slowly and carefully. Because it can cause player morale to drop.
This is very much worrying.
Alan needs this momentum for the game against hosts Colchester United, currently 10th in the league.
The U's are currently bottom of the league, needing to win this game.
Eventually, Alan knows the use of points after scrolling through all the data, it is in the last part.
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[Simulation next match]
*Note: 1 point is required*
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Alan chose to simulate.
If Alan wins the next match, he will be able to return this 1-point used.
'Simulation next match'
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Wed 1st 21
David Ajiboye will be out of action for a few days after he suffered a concussion in training.
It is believed that the injury would have been more serious if not for the prompt attention of your physiotherapists.
Thu 2nd 21
Isaac Olaofe and the other 7 players are in self-isolation due to positive Covid-19.
They will not be available for the match against Colchester United.
Fri 3rd 21
The Club informed the League that they would be unable to fulfil the fixture due to a significant number of their squads being unavailable through injury, international call-ups, and positive Covid-19 cases.
Sat 4th 21
Colchester United's game against Sutton United today has been postponed.
David Ajiboye has returned to full training.
Tue 7th 21
Dean Bouzanis will be out of action for about 2 weeks after he suffered a stubbed toe in training on Monday.
Wed 8th 21
Isaac Olaofe and the other 7 players have returned to training after they provided two negative lateral flow tests, 24 hours apart.
Thu 9th 21
Report about Stevenage FC from scouts.
[Report]
[Tactic]
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After 10 seconds the simulation does not progress.
This means he requires looking at 'Report' and 'Tactic'.
Having seen the 'Report' quite a bit Alan knows about the strengths and shortcomings of the Stevenage team.
Although Stevenage has players who are capable of making dangerous passes the attackers are very blunt. Plus their defence is one of the weakest in the league.
In the 'report,' there are also predictions about the main line-up and tactics that will be used by The Boro.
After observing 'Tactic'
Alan knew he had to choose a formation to use for this match.
Alan will use the same formation against Crystal Palace U-21 but use two CF.
Although their defence is amongst the weakest, they are stronger than Crystal Palace U-21.
Teams also need to focus on disrupting their midfielders.
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Once the selection has been made. The simulation resumes.
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Sat 11th 21
15:00 At Gander Green Lane, Sutton United versus Stevenage.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
First Half begins
5'
Substitution, Sutton United. Joe Kizzi replaces Jonathan Barden because of an injury.
38'
Louis John (Sutton United) is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
45+3'
The first Half ends, with Sutton United 0, and Stevenage 0.
The second Half begins Sutton United 0, Stevenage 0.
47'
Jake Taylor (Stevenage) is shown the yellow card.
55'
Goal! Sutton United 0, Stevenage 1. Elliott List (Stevenage) right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the high center of the goal. Assisted by Chris Lines.
58'
Goal! Sutton United 1, Stevenage 1. Richie Bennett (Sutton United) header from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Kizzi with a cross.
61'
The penalty was conceded by Terence Vancooten (Stevenage) with a handball in the penalty area.
62'
Terence Vancooten (Stevenage) is shown the red card.
63'
Goal! Sutton United 2, Stevenage 1. Richie Bennett (Sutton United) converts the penalty with a left-footed shot to the bottom right corner.
75'
Substitution, Sutton United. Will Randall replaces Tobi Sho-Silva.
80'
Substitution, Sutton United. Craig Dundas replaces Richie Bennett.
89'
Joe Kizzi (Sutton United) is shown the yellow card.
90+3'
Ben Coker (Stevenage) is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.
90+6'
The second Half ends, Sutton United 2, Stevenage 1.
Simulation End.
*You have obtained the following rewards*
[+1 Tactical Knowledge]
[+5 Management experience]
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