| Genre: | Sport Game: Action |
| Series: | Number 10 in Sports Collection (Spectrum) |
| Publisher: | The Hit Squad |
| Cover Art Language: | English |
| Machine Compatibility: | Spectrum 48K, Spectrum 128K, Spectrum +2 |
| Release: | Professionally released on Cassette |
| Available For: | Amstrad CPC464, BBC Model B, Commodore 64 & Spectrum 48K/128K/+2 |
| Compatible Emulators: | ZXSpin (PC (Windows)) Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
| Original Release Date: | 1st June 1990 |
| Original Release Price: | £2.99 |
| Market Valuation: | £2.50 (How Is This Calculated?) |
| Item Weight: | 64g |
| Box Type: | Cassette Single Plastic Clear |
| Author(s): | Jon Ritman, Guy Stevens & Chris Clarke |
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Sports Collection (Spectrum)
Crash
1st February 1985
This game will probably appeal most to footballing fans but nevertheless a very difficult game to win. Read Review
Home Computing Weekly
15th January 1985
A real masterpiece, and a must for your collection, even if rather expensive. Read Review
Personal Computer News
19th January 1985
No-one has yet managed to produce a piece of Spectrum soccer software that is a serious rival to Commodore's International Soccer. Read Review
Sinclair User
26th January 1985
If you are a football fanatic, you should enjoy this one. Read Review
Sinclair User
20th March 1990
More frustrating than fun. A pretty sorry football cash-in scenario. Best left alone. Read Review
Your Sinclair
1st June 1990
Until Match Day II comes out, this is probably the best bet for the footie-frenzied light-of-pocket. Read Review
ZX Computing
1st June 1985
The reality of the whole match, with a reflection as the ball bounces and the quality graphics make this a worthwhile buy. Read Review
Full Instructions
The Game
You have control of the player in possession of the ball or that player who is best placed to tackle or intercept the ball. This player is indicated on-screen by his socks turning the colour of the rest of his strip.
Skills And Tactics
- Dribbling... Whilst your player is in possession of the ball, dribbling is automatic.
- Passing... To pass the ball, use the kick control key (or the Fire button if you are using a joystick). The ball will go in the direction you are facing.
- Receiving... To successfully gain possession of the ball, you must judge its path and time your interception so that the ball arrives at your feet.
- Goalkeeper... You will automatically gain control over your goalkeeper at the appropriate time - this is indicated by him crouching. You then have the option of making a diving save to the left or right by using the appropriate direction control with 'Kick/Fire'.
- Set Pieces... These include corner kicks, centres and goal kicks. To vary the strength of kick from soft to
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| Download | What It Contains |
|---|---|
 | A digital version of Match Day suitable for ZXSpin (PC (Windows)), Nutria (PC (MS-DOS)) |
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