FIFA 2002 Soccer Hints and Glitches (PS2)

FIFA 2002 Soccer is a video game that was launched by publisher Electronic Arts in late 2001 and was created by the studio that the company has in Canada and has long been involved in the creation of a variety of sports franchises.

The game, as most in the franchise, is created with realism in mind and this latest release has an improved physics system, a better set of tackling mechanics and a number of new options that are linked to free kicks and to corners.

One of the biggest draws for the FIFA series is that they have licenses from clubs that allow the use of real names for players, real stadium data and official competitions.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

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.

GLITCHES

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.

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.

Here's a look at FIFA 2002 Soccer in action: