Ok, I'll admit, I just plain suck at this game.  Its very hard to imagine trying to win a game on perfect. Thank goodness, I can switch sides for that one.    I'm on amateur difficulty and its all I can do to keep the ball and try and score.  I currently have the halves set for 2 mins, so I only have to score once.  I keep ending up with a lot of tie games.  It's incredibly frustrating.   If anyone has any tips, let me know.   Switching players drives me crazy.  I can honestly say after this, I wont be playing any more fifa games.  

If there is an easier way to play this, I need to know. 

OMFG. I agree completely with you. I feel like I'm playing a N64 game, because while in game play the graphics blow. I hate this game. I'm playing it only to get the achievements, but I generally like sports games and this was my first go at a soccer game. I hate it. I hope every body that made this game explodes now. :( I only want to figure out how to make one point....just one......... The only reason I have any points is the same as you. Switching sides. lol. Tell me if you find any help, bc I've not found any yet.

Yeah, Ill let ya know if I find anything out.  heheh I haven't tried playing this in awhile and with good reason.