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FC 27's Ultimate Team was supposed to be a fair competitive arena for players to build their teams and compete in Division Rivals, but the appearance of a goalkeeper glitch turned your own goalkeeper into the opponent's twelfth teammate.

When an AI-controlled goalkeeper scores an own goal, the outcome of a match, the distribution of ranking rewards, and even transfer market prices become unpredictable. Why is this bug called game-breaking, and how does it affect the entire competitive ecosystem and transfer market? Let's take a look.

Goalkeeper's Own-Goal Bug

The trigger for this goalkeeper glitch is not complicated: after kickoff, the player switches to the forward player, dribbles towards the opponent's goal, and then passes the ball to the opposing goalkeeper - the AI-controlled goalkeeper will intentionally score an own goal.

The vulnerability has been confirmed in Ultimate Team mode on PlayStation 5 platform.

This isn't the first controversial issue since FUT 27's release. Previous bugs included a visual bug showing female soccer players celebrating in the locker room and on the field wearing only underwear, and a severe malfunction of the ground pass mechanism.

However, most of the previous bugs were visual or experiential, while this goalkeeper glitch directly undermines the fairness of the game - anyone who knows how to do it can steal victory at a very low cost.

Impact on Fairness

This glitch is called game-breaking because it affects not just one mode, but almost all competitive modes. In Division Rivals, FUT Champions, and Draft, the opponent only needs one action to score, and the conceded team doesn't even have time to react.

Even more problematic is that such actions are technically difficult to classify as violations. The player simply makes a normal pass, but the AI ​​goalkeeper reacts absurdly. Therefore, the official stance is that they cannot simply ban the accounts involved as easily as they would with cheat software - from an operational perspective, these players did not use third-party tools or modify game files.

History often repeats itself. FIFA 23 had a bug where goalkeepers frequently scored own goals; AI ​​goalkeeper would inexplicably send harmless back passes and weak shots into their own net.

FC 24 also experienced a serious bug where goalkeepers could not be substituted after being sent off with a red card, leaving opponents with open penalty spots. The studio spent over a month fixing this with a Title Update. Each similar incident erodes players' trust in the developer's quality control capabilities.

The Chain Reaction of the Market Economy

One of the most direct impacts of this glitch is its impact on Ultimate Team transfer market. In FC 27, Elite Division upgrade reward for Division Rivals is a whopping 122,500 FC 27 coins. This means that many players who rapidly climbed ranks using glitch will receive a huge amount of coins on reward distribution days - coins that should not have entered the market. When a large influx of new coins enters the market, the supply and demand relationship will drastically change. The price of high-end player cards may rise in the short term due to increased purchasing power, but then the surge in supply will cause a price crash when players begin selling players from their existing rosters to upgrade.

Mid-tier meta FC 27 players, such as Salah and Karchaoui, are likely to see their prices correct as players' demand for upgrades decreases.

An unusually abundant supply of coins already existed in the market at the early stages of FIFA 27's release. If the extra coins caused by glitch flood in during Wednesday's reward distribution, market volatility will be even more pronounced.

For players who have invested real money or significant time in building their teams, the sense of loss from this uncertainty will be particularly strong. Some content creators, upon learning of glitch, immediately sold multiple FC 27 players from their rosters to mitigate risk - this panic selling will further exacerbate downward pressure on the market.

Official Response and Lessons Learned

With the widespread dissemination of the goalkeeper glitch, the official social media account stated that they are investigating FUT Champions matchmaking issue and plan to release a fix before the weekend. However, this statement addresses matchmaking issues, not the goalkeeper bug itself.

Previously, in the closed beta feedback update, the developers stated they wouldn't rush into large-scale game balance adjustments in the early stages, hoping to allow the overall game experience time to stabilize. However, facing a game-breaking glitch that could directly determine the outcome of a match, simply maintaining the existing adjustment schedule is clearly insufficient to alleviate player concerns.

In the competitive gaming world, League of Legends' approach to overpowered heroes is often cited as a comparison: when a hero severely impacts balance, they are disabled until the bug is fixed.

Similarly, for a competitive football game, facing a serious bug that could directly influence the match result, the player community generally believes the developers should take more decisive measures - such as temporarily disabling matchmaking until the bug is fixed.

Player Community Sentiments and Reflections

From goalkeeper anomalies to passing mechanic malfunctions, similar issues have repeatedly occurred in the FC series, with fixes often taking weeks or even months. For a game that releases at a high price every year and consistently generates micro transaction revenue through Ultimate Team mode, players have reason to expect higher quality standards.

When bugs can directly influence ranked match results, and even affect coin rewards and the player market, the value of competitive achievements inevitably becomes questionable. Perhaps the best attitude players should have towards this game is to return to the game itself: use their favorite players and enjoy the fun of football, rather than being dictated by wins and losses.

To earn more rewards for your account while enjoying the thrill of competitive virtual football in FC 27, mastering attacking techniques is essential, after all, scoring goals is the ultimate key to victory.

With changes to game mechanics and the meta, if you want to be a dominant attacker in FUT 27 and win matches more efficiently, don't miss these attacking tips tailored to the new mechanics!

How to counter 95+ Depth Defensive Tactics?

Your attacking prowess is truly tested when facing stubborn defensive setups. In FC 27, 95+ Depth is an incredibly aggressive and difficult-to-crack defensive tactic.

The challenge with this tactic lies in its high-pressing formation, which drastically compresses the space in your midfield and defensive zones.

However, there is a strategy to counter this aggressive style: combining Long Ball PlayStyle with a lofted through ball.

First, ensure your midfield includes at least one player with Long Ball or Long Ball PlayStyle+. If you don't have one, it's best to buy FC 27 coins to acquire one from the transfer market.

Next, trigger a run, sending your striker or winger behind the opponent's defensive line. While maintaining possession, observe the movement and release the ball just as the runner is about five meters past the last defender; a lofted through ball can pierce their high defensive line.

How to break down Low Block?

Low Block is another troublesome defensive tactic in FC 27; the key to countering it is maintaining patience while in possession.

Specifically, ease off the sprint button and control the ball calmly. Look for gaps in the defense, then suddenly shift the tempo and passing speed. If no opening appears immediately, try dropping back slightly to bait the opponent into exposing a weakness.

In short, while slow-paced attacks are easy to defend against, varying your passing rhythm creates opportunities.

Sometimes, simply passing the ball back and forth can also help open up the defense. A Driven Pass is often key to controlling the tempo; alternatively, using one-touch passing combined with movement forces the defense to scramble to keep up.

Additionally, while the feel of First-Time Passing has changed slightly, it remains highly effective, the key lies in timing it perfectly.

What is Creative Run?

This attacking tip, sometimes referred to as a directional run, allows you to control a player's movement in a specific direction without needing the Player Lock feature, which can be cumbersome to use.

The first step is to trigger the run: hold L1 (or LB on Xbox) while pointing at the target player, then flick the right stick in the direction you want them to move to alter their path.

This technique is excellent for directing wingers to make inward runs (cutting inside), as simply triggering a standard run usually results in them making a straight forward dash.

Creative Runs allow for those subtle adjustments needed to cut inside. The same applies when calling a player short to receive a pass; true to its name, this feature adds creativity to your attack.

Ball Roll Pass

This move allows you to adjust your angle with a ball roll before passing in FUT 27, thereby improving passing accuracy. It is particularly useful when there is no clear passing lane or the angle is tight.

To execute it, flick the right stick sideways to perform a ball roll before passing. Use this motion to fine-tune your body orientation and passing angle, avoiding any blocking defenders, before pressing the pass button.

Left Stick Dribbling

In FC 27, left stick dribbling remains a potent weapon for shaking off defenders in tight spaces and orchestrating play from midfield, and it is not difficult to execute.

The only thing to keep in mind is to be as light as possible with the stick: use gentle touches and small movements to maintain the player's balance and center of gravity, allowing for quick changes of direction or immediate passes.

Mastering Control Sprint

Control Sprint is a newly introduced mechanic in FIFA 27, effectively rendering the traditional linear Analog Sprint obsolete.

To execute this move, hold down R1 (or RB) while moving the left stick; this allows you to quickly cut into open space and drive forward, helping you create more room on the pitch and attack gaps in the defense.

Control Sprint is also highly effective in accelerating from a standing start. Alternatively, if you have your back to the goal, pressing R1 while pushing the left stick toward open space enables you to dribble with both high speed and excellent ball control.

Note that relying solely on Control Sprint can make movements feel stiff, so it is essential to coordinate it with left-stick inputs.

Strafe Dribbling

Due to its movement style, Strafe Dribbling is sometimes jokingly referred to by players as crab walking. It allows you to maintain exceptional ball control while facing forward.

Like Control Sprint, Strafe Dribbling relies on left-stick input. Making slight lateral movements combined with subtle left-stick adjustments can leave your opponents disoriented.

When paired with Control Sprint, holding L1 provides precise ball control, while holding R1 allows for an instant burst into open space. This style of dribbling is ideal for situations where you are waiting for teammates to make runs or preparing to receive the ball while facing forward.

Additionally, if an opponent rushes at you, you can use Strafe Dribbling to shift sideways and quickly evade them.

It is also worth noting that if your FIFA 27 squad features short, explosive players, you can leverage Strafe Dribbling to achieve impressive acceleration.

Effort Touch

Compared to the previous tips, the Effort Touch is not yet widely known or frequently used in FUT 27. This technique is executed the moment you receive the ball, by pressing both R1 and the right stick, and provides a significant speed boost.

The key to maximizing this move is directing the touch into open space. When the ball is directed into open space, you will see a fluid reception animation followed by a rapid burst of speed. The results will be even better if your players possess First Touch PlayStyle.

Those are the key FC 27 attacking tips covered here. You can combine them with your existing attacking tactics!