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Story of Qualifying

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Story of Qualifying

Story of Qualifying mode is accessible via the PLAY tab. In it you play real-life scenarios from the qualifying for the World Cup 2014 and try and complete set objectives. To pass the challenge you only need to complete the Major Objective, that being the first one.

The scenarios are split over 7 regions:

Europe
Africa
South America
Asia
Oceania
CONCACAF
EA SPORTS EXTRAS

Europe

* Bulgaria 2 – 2 Italy
* 07 Sept 12
* 86.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Bulgaria are assaulting Italy's goal, with the Italians reduced to 10 men after De Rossi was forced off injured after they had used all their subs. Can you take control of the Azurri and ensue they start their qualification campaign with a win?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15

Europe Scenario 2

* Kazakhstan 1 – 0 Ireland
* 07 Sept 12
* 89.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The Republic of Ireland find themselves trailing to a resilient Kazakhstan team with only a minute of normal time left on the clock. Things can change however, as the Irish have a penalty. Can you convert the penalty and go on to find a winner?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Score 1 Penalty Kick	65	55	45	35
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Europe Scenario 3

* England 0 – 1 Ukraine
* 11 Sept 12
* 82.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

In their dying minutes of their second qualifier against Ukraine, England look like they are heading to defeat. Can you play as Frank Lampard, score with him for the second consecutive match, and rescue a point for the Three Lions?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Avoid Defeat	45	45	35	35
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Europe Scenario 4

* Belarus 0 – 1 Spain
* 12 Oct 12
* 12.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Spain are already winning 1-0 against Belarus, thanks to an early goal from Jordi Alba. However, Pedro ended up as the star of this match after scoring a hat-trick. Do you think you are good enough to do the same?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	80	70	60	50
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Europe Scenario 5

* England 5 – 0 San Marino
* 12 Oct 12
* 77.00
* 10 minute halves
* Weather: clear

England lead San Marino 5-0 more than three-quarters of the way through this game at Wembley. Can you reach double figures to match the 10-0 victory Poland recorded against the minnows in the previous FIFA World Cup qualification stage?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 5 Goals	115	115	115	115
Win the Match	90	80	80	70
Get No Yellow Cards	55	55	55	55

Europe Scenario 6

* Croatia 2 – 0 Serbia
* 22 Mar 13
* 51.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Serbia desperately need three points to pick up pace with Belgium and Croatia, but they find themselves two goals behind to the Croatians. Can you turn around the first ever meeting of these two sides in a competitive match by scoring three late goals?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	70	60	60	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35
Score 3 Goals	75	75	75	75

Europe Scenario 7

* Spain 1 – 1 Finland
* 22 Mar 13
* 79.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

This should be an easy game for Spain, but Finland are playing smartly and have managed to tie the score at 1-1. There are barely 10 minutes left, and Spain need the victory to avoid dropping any unnecessary points in their quest for qualification.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	80	70	70	60
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60

Europe Scenario 8

* France 0 – 1 Spain
* 26 Mar 13
* 80.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

With only 11 minutes of normal time remaining, the challenge is even harder for Les Bleus after Pogba has been shown a red card… Can you boost France's chance of avoiding the play-offs and score two late goals against Spain with a man down?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	55	55	55	55
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Europe Scenario 9

* Latvia 0 – 0 Bosnia and Herzegovina
* 07 Jun 13
* 47.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Bosnia are on all-out attack against a decimated Latvian team, but so far no goals have come from their fierce pressure. Can you still lead Dzeko, Ibisevic and fiends to a convincing 5-0 victory in the second half?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 5 Goals	115	115	115	115
Concede No More Goals	85	80	75	70
Get No Yellow Cards	55	55	55	55

Europe Scenario 10

* Montenegro 0 – 0 Ukraine
* 07 Jun 13
* 47.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's 0-0 at half-time between Montenegro and Ukraine but the visitors are down to ten men after Zozulia's dismissal. Despite that handicap, can you win by at least four goals with the Yellow Blues to strengthen their position in UEFA Group H?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 4	110	100	90	80
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Red Cards	30	20	30	20

Europe Scenario 11

* Estonia 0 – 1 Netherlands
* 06 Sep 13
* 80.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Netherlands have destroyed every side they've faced in qualification so far, so Estonia have done relatively well to trail by just a goal to nil. Now is the time for Vassiljev to step up and bring down the Dutch after going undefeated for 12 years.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	90	80	70	60
Win the Match	80	70	70	60
Get No Red Cards	40	30	40	30

Europe Scenario 12

* Georgia 0 – 0 France
* 06 Sep 13
* 60.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Benzema has not scored a single goal for the national team for over 1,200 minutes, and Didier Deschamps looks like he's about to take him off – unless you score and convince the boss that Benzema is worth another chance?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Red Cards	30	30	30	30

Europe Scenario 13

* Romania 2 – 0 Hungary
* 06 Sep 13
* 55.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Hungary are trailing by two against Romania, who are being pushed by the amazing support from the home supporters. Can you overcome this with Hungary and fight for a draw against one of their biggest rivals in the region?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	70	70	60	60
Score 1 Goal	75	75	75	75
Concede No More Goals	85	80	75	70

Europe Scenario 14

* Switzerland 4 – 2 Iceland
* 06 Sep 13
* 60.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Lars Lagerback's Iceland find themselves in a tricky situation here as they are down 4-2 away against qualification rivals Switzerland. Can you score two goals with Gudmundsson to re-create his hat-trick and give Iceland the draw?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	70	60	50	40
Avoid Defeat	50	50	40	40
Get No Red Cards	30	20	30	20

Europe Scenario 15

* Northern Ireland 2 – 1 Portugal
* 07 Sep 13
* 68.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Portugal are 2-1 down, but tonight Cristiano Ronaldo can make history. With his hat-trick in Northern Ireland tonight, Ronaldo will break Eusebio's record to go second in the all-time top scorers for Portugal. Can you recreate this historic moment?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	80	70	60	50
Get No Red Cards	20	10	20	10
Win By 2	70	70	50	50

Europe Scenario 16

* Italy 0 – 1 Czech Republic
* 10 Sep 13
* 51.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

An Italian win today would see the hosts automatically qualify for Brazil 2014 with two games to spare, but the first half saw the Czech Republic lead 1-0 thanks to a goal by Kozak. Can you “Azzuri” ensure that qualification can be secured tonight?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Score 1 Penalty Kick	65	55	45	35
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

Europe Scenario 17

* San Marino 0 – 1 Poland
* 10 Sep 13
* 21.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

San Marino are trailing 0-1 at home to Poland, and after five long years without a competitive goal, things look bleak. However, that wait is almost over – can you finally score a long overdue goal and then hold on fo a truly memorable point?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	50	50	40	40
Score 2 Goals	65	65	65	65
Get No Red Cards	30	20	30	20

Europe Scenario 18

* Netherlands 0 – 0 Hungary
* 11 Oct 13
* 14.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

With FIFA World Cup qualification in the bag for the Netherlands, their final home game gives Robin van Persie the chance to become his country's all-time top goalscorer. Can he score three goals to create history this evening in Amsterdam?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	100	90	80	70
Win By 3	110	100	90	80
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

Europe Scenario 19

* Sweden 2 – 2 Germany
* 15 Oct 13
* 53.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Sweden have proven to be tough opponents in this game so far, but Germany have just managed to find an equaliser. But there is one man who has held something back for the remaining minutes – can Andre Schürrle conjure up an incredible hat-trick?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	100	90	80	70
Win The Match	80	70	70	60
Get No Red Cards	40	30	40	30

Europe Scenario 20: Iceland to create history?

* Croatia 2 – 0 Iceland
* 19 Nov 13
* 50.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Iceland are down 2-0 away to a strong Croatian side, although the hosts have seen Mandzukic sent off. Can you score two goals and help Iceland create history as the country with the smallest population to ever reach the FIFA World Cup?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	45	45	35	35
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Europe Scenario 21: Samba in Paris

* France 0 – 0 Ukraine
* 19 Nov 13
* 21.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After a 2-0 defeat in Ukraine, France's chances of participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil look slim. Can you recreate their famous 3-0 victory and ensure “Les Bleus” are part of the Samba party in Brazil?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Win By 3	100	90	80	70
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

Europe Scenario 22: Zlatan to the rescue

* Sweden 0 – 1 Portugal
* 19 Nov 13
* 67.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Sweden are a goal down to Portugal, and all eyes are on one particular man to save them. Could you play as Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and score three goals without reply which would send Sweden to the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	100	90	80	70
Win By 2	90	90	70	70
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

Europe Scenario 23: Desperate Ronaldo's special night

* Sweden 0 – 0 Portugal
* 19 Nov 13
* 48.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Portugal are sitting on a one goal lead from the first leg, but Sweden are still firmly in the tie. Can you recreate Cristiano Ronaldo's night by scoring the hat-trick that sent Portugal to the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	90	80	70	60
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Get No Red Cards	30	20	30	20

Africa

* Ghana 2 – 0 Lesotho
* 01 Jun 12
* 25.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Ghana have powered into a 2-0 lead after just 24 minutes at home to Lesotho, and appear to be in cruise control. Can you put the Ghanaians into seventh heaven and score five more goals?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Score 5 Goals	85	85	85	85
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

Africa Scenario 2: Nick a point against Nigeria

* Malawi 0 – 1 Nigeria
* 09 Jun 12
* 90.00
* 10 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Malawi have never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals but held African giants Nigeria until the 89th minute of this fixture. Can you equalise with Malawi in injury time to deny the Super Eagles the three points?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	40	40	30	30
Score 2 Goals	55	55	55	55
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Africa Scenario 3: The Atlas Lions show “Les Elephants” who's king

* Morocco 1 – 2 Ivory Coast
* 09 Jun 12
* 25.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After drawing against Gambia, Morocco are under pressure already in only their second group game here against favourites Ivory Coast. Can Morocco bounce back in Marrakesh and rock up their first victory of the campaign?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Score 1 Goal	45	45	45	45
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Africa Scenario 4: Go Togo!

* Congo DR 1 – 0 Togo
* 10 Jun 12
* 81.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After a poor draw in the opening 2nd round game, Togo have no option but to win. Congo DR have played with a man down for over 40 minutes, but are still leading and a penalty has been awarded in their favour. Save the kick and come back for the win!

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Save 1 Penalty Kick	90	65	40	40
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

Africa Scenario 5: Can Keita keep his cool?

* Guinea 1 – 1 Egypt
* 10 Jun 12
* 66.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Guinea just lost their goalie to a straight red, and now Aboutrika is stepping up to take the resulting penalty. Can young keeper Abdoul Keita save it and then help his team to a sensational victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	100	75	50	50
Score 2 Goals	65	65	65	65
Save 1 Penalty Kick	100	75	50	50

Africa Scenario 6: Leapfrog!

* Gabon 2 – 1 Niger
* 15 Jun 13
* 88.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Niger have just gone down 2-1 in the 87th minute, and also find themselves down two men. Can you complete a remarkable late comeback which would see them overtake 10 man Gabon into 3rd place in the table?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	80	70	70	60
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

Africa Scenario 7: Ethiopia aiming for top spot

* Ethiopia 0 – 1 South Africa
* 16 Jun 13
* 42.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The teams that could potentially end the group in first place meet once again. The last result was a 1-1 tie, but now South Africa have taken a one goal advantage. Can you replicate real life and recreate Ethiopia's amazing comeback to win 2-1?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

Africa Scenario 8: Magic Bougherra sends Les Fennecs from Buda to Brazil!

* Algeria 0 – 0 Burkina Faso
* 19 Nov 13
* 44.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Algeria centre half Bougherra is thankful to still be on the pitch following a poor challenge. Despite his yellow card, can the captain keep his calm, break the deadlock and keep it clean at the back against Les Etolons?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Win By 2	75	75	55	55

South America

Major objectives to complete: 6
Minor objectives to complete: 12

Quickjump to Sout America Scenario southamerica scenario 1 | southamerica scenario 2 | southamerica scenario 3 | southamerica scenario 4 | southamerica scenario 5 | southamerica scenario 6

South America Scenario 1: Amorebieta looks to upset the Argentineans

* Venezuela 0 – 0 Argentina
* 11 Oct 11
* 60.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Venezuela have never beaten Argentina in competitive football, and furthermore, Amorebieta has never scored an international goal. Can you create two pieces of history with half an hour remaining to bring joy to “Vinotinto” fans?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45

South America Scenario 2: The Suarez show

* Uruguay 0 – 0 Chile
* 11 Nov 11
* 40.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Uruguay are hosting Chile at the Centenario Stadium, and the game is still scoreless after 40 minutes. However anything is possible with Luis Suarez on the pitch for Uruguay. Can the hitman stun the Chileans by scoring 4 goals?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 4 Goals With Your Pro	100	90	80	70
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

South America Scenario 3: Take a deep breath!

* Bolivia 1 – 1 Argentina
* 26 Mar 13
* 45.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The second half is about to start at La Paz and both teams are tight at 1-1, but Bolivia's 6-1 win in 2009 is still on everyone's mind. Can you bring the Bolivian dream back to life and score five goals for “La Verde”?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Score 5 Goals	90	90	90	90
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

South America Scenario 4: Against the odds

* Columbia 1 – 0 Ecuador
* 06 Sep 13
* 34.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Ecuador are in trouble away to Columbia after conceding a goal and having Achilier sent off early in the contest. Can you turn the game around and get a win with a ten man Ecuadorian side who are still in the hunt for a FIFA World Cup spot?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	90	80	80	70
Get No Red Cards	50	40	50	40
Concede No More Goals	85	80	75	70

South America Scenario 5: Ten man Peru look to keep hopes alive

* Peru 0 – 1 Uruguay
* 06 Sep 13
* 45.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Peru are in a vital match against Uruguay, looking to keep their qualification dream alive. However, things took a turn for the worse after losing a man and a goal before half-time. Can they find the energy to overcome the odds and defeat Uruguay?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15

South America Scenario 6: Colossal comeback for Columbia

* Columbia 0 – 3 Chile
* 11 Oct 13
* 68.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Chile were comfortably leading 3-0, but a double yellow card for Carlos Carmona has given hope to the hosts. Can you secure an epic comeback by snatching a draw which will guarantee Columbia a top four finish and a spot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	60	60	50	50
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60

Asia

* Australia 4 – 2 Saudi Arabia
* 29 Feb 12
* 77.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Just 3 minutes ago Saudi Arabia were leading 2-1, but look devastated now after conceding three goals in three minutes. Knowing that Oman won earlier today, the Saudi's know they must find a win otherwise their FIFA World Cup hopes are shattered.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15
Score 2 Goals	60	60	60	60

Asia Scenario 2: Ten against ten?

* Bahrain 0 – 0 Indonesia
* 29 Feb 12
* 05.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's the penultimate match of Group E, and Bahrain must win big to qualify. They're helped by being awarded an early penalty and having a man advantage just four minutes into the game. Can you replicate their massive 10-0 win from February 2012?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 10 Goals	140	140	140	140
Score 1 Penalty Kick	70	60	50	40
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45

Asia Scenario 3: Time for an Australian comeback?

* Australia 0 – 2 Oman
* 26 Mar 13
* 50.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Oman have shocked the favoured Australians on their home turf to go two goals up just after half-time. Find three goals in the second half to take the win and kickstart Australia's struggling campaign in this crucial encounter.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	45	45	35	35
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30
Score 3 Goals	70	70	70	70

Asia Scenario 4: A shock in Amman?

* Jordan 2 – 1 Japan
* 26 Mar 13
* 72.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Jordan are on the brink of a famous home victory against Japan, but Shinji Kagawa has pulled one back for the visitors and now they have a penalty. Can you save the spot kick and go on to score another goal to secure the victory for Jordan?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Score 2 Goals	60	60	60	60
Save 1 Penalty Kick	95	70	45	45

Asia Scenario 5: Japan only a point away from Brazil

* Japan 0 – 1 Australia
* 04 Jun 13
* 88.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Japan need only a point at home to Australia to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. However, they have suddenly gone behind to a fortuitous goal after dominating the match. With stoppage time looming, grab a late equaliser to send the Blue Samurai to Brazil.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	40	40	30	30
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25
Get No Red Cards	20	10	20	10

Asia Scenario 6: Onwards and upwards for Uzbekistan?

* South Korea 1 – 0 Uzbekistan
* 11 Jun 13
* 43.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The own goal by Shorakhmedav has given South Korea the lead, and Uzbekistan's hopes of qualifying rest on turning the game around. Can you manage to come back and win for Uzbekistan and put them top of the group, with only one game remaining?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45

Oceania

Major objectives to complete: 4
Minor objectives to complete: 8

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Oceania Scenario 1

* American Samoa 0 – 0 Tonga
* 22 Nov 11
* 40.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

American Samoa are holding their own in this opening OFC FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Tonga, and are pushing for a goal. Can you score 2 and replicate their historic first ever win in international football?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	60	60	60	60
Win the Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45

Oceania Scenario 2

* Tahiti 3 – 2 New Caledonia
* 03 June 12
* 84.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

9-man New Caledonia has just snatched two goals back against their Oceania rivals Tahiti and now trail just 3-2. Can you grab two late goals to reverse the result and take New Caledonia to the top of the qualifying group?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	90	80	80	70
Get No Red Cards	50	40	50	40
Score 2 Goals	85	85	85	85

Oceania Scenario 3

* Papua New Guinea 0 – 1 Fiji
* 06 June 12
* 84.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The teams are evenly matched but Papua New Guinea have been unable to find an equaliser against a resilient Fiji. With just over 5 minutes to go, is there still time to steal a point for the Kapúls?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	60	60	50	50
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

Oceania Scenario 4

* New Zealand 1 – 1 New Caledonia
* 22 Mar 13
* 89.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's crunch time in Oceania with the penultimate game standing at 1-1 between group leaders New Zealand and New Caledonia. A win for the All Whites will guarantee their spot in the continental play-off – with only a late free kick to get it.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

CONCACAF

* Curacao 3 – 1 US Virgin Islands
* 15 Nov 11
* 48.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

US Virgin Islands have gone pointless in their first five games, and things are looking equally grim today as they are 3-1 down with just 10 men. Can you earn the minnows a late win to ensure their campaign goes out with an unexpected almighty bang?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	80	70	70	60
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Score 3 Goals	85	85	85	85

CONCACAF Scenario 2: Unlikely draw in St. John's

* Antigua 1 – 1 USA
* 12 Oct 12
* 90.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: rainy

Stoppage time looms in Antigua and the hosts look set to grab an unlikely draw off the mighty USA with the scores locked at 1-1. However, with a quick attacking throw in, America have men in the box ready to steal a last gasp victory.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15

CONCACAF Scenario 3: All on the line in Honduras

* Honduras 0 – 0 Canada
* 16 Oct 12
* 00.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's the final group game of the CONCACAF third qualifying round, and the winner of this match will advance to the final round. Can you replicate Honduras' famous victory by putting eight goals past a helpless Canada?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 8 Goals	145	145	145	145
Score 4 Goals	105	105	105	105
Concede No More Goals	85	80	75	70

CONCACAF Scenario 4: Can Ricketts ruin Mexico's incredible run?

* Mexico 0 – 0 Jamaica
* 06 Feb 13
* 00.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Underdogs Jamaica travel to Mexico in a CONCACAF battle where a clear home victory seems inevitable. Can you take control of visiting keeper Donovan Ricketts and repeat his memorable performance to break Mexico's 25 game home winning streak?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

CONCACAF Scenario 5: Whiteout in Denver

* USA 0 – 0 Costa Rica
* 22 Mar 13
* 00.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: snowy

The conditions are unfavourable to goals but the match has gone ahead – can you take USA to a commanding victory over a Costa Rica side totally unacclimatised in the driving snow by winning with a margin of five goals?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 5	130	120	110	100
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Win The Match	80	70	70	60

CONCACAF Scenario 6: Big trouble in the Azteca

* Mexico 1 – 2 Honduras
* 06 Sep 13
* 67.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Mexico have just conceded two goals in three minutes to fall behind 1-2 at home to the unfancied Honduras. Can you overcome this shocking deficit to save face and get the host's qualifying hopes back on track?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	90	80	80	70
Score 2 Goals	85	85	85	85
Get No Red Cards	50	40	50	40

CONCACAF Scenario 7: Ole! Ole! Ole!

* Panama 2 – 1 USA
* 15 Oct 13
* 84.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's all on the line! Panama need the win to secure their first ever WC finals trip, but USA will not want to allow that for the up and coming CONCACAF nation. Down 2-1 with only minutes remaining, can the Americans pull off a miracle away victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	70	60	60	50
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

EA SPORTS EXTRA

(Unlock these from the EAS FC Catalogue. Once unlocked you can only play the next qualifying match after you have completed the previous scenario. Some of these scenarios are already available in other regions. These scenarios can only be completed once and are then ticked off in both regions.)

The following country scenarios are available:
England | France | Spain | Italy | Germany | USA

England

* Moldova 0 – 1 England
* 07 Sept 12
* 26.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

England start their qualifying campaign in Moldova and are 0-1 up, thanks to Lampard's penalty. Can you boost England's goal difference by winning the game by at least five goals?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 5	130	120	110	100
Get No Yellow Cards	95	95	95	95
Concede No More Goals	45	45	45	45

England Scenario 2: Rescue a point

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Avoid Defeat	45	45	35	35
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

England Scenario 3: Targeting ten

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 5 Goals	115	115	115	115
Win the Match	90	80	80	70
Get No Yellow Cards	55	55	55	55

England Scenario 4: Keep it clean in Warsaw

* Poland 0 – 1 England
* 17 Oct 12
* 36.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

England have taken the lead against Poland in a match delayed by 24 hours by torrential rainfall. Can you win the match with Roy Hodgson's side without conceding a goal?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Get No Red Cards	20	10	20	10

England Scenario 5: Winning margins

* San Marino 0 – 0 England
* 22 Mar 13
* 11.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

A trip to San Marino makes an opportunity to boost goal difference in what looks like being a tight qualification group. Can you win by at least eight goals to record England's biggest ever victory against the minnows?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 8	160	150	140	130
Score 4 Goals	95	95	95	95
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75

England Scenario 6: Pain in Podgorica?

* Montenegro 1 – 1 England
* 26 Mar 13
* 79.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Montenegro have just scored a deserved equaliser against England to make it 1-1 in the 77th minute. Can you rally Roy Hodgson's troops and claim three points that would put them back in charge of Group H?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals	85	85	85	85
Win By 2	90	90	70	70
Get No Red Cards	40	30	40	30

England Scenario 7: Move aside Moldova

* England 4 – 0 Moldova
* 06 Sep 13
* 52.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

England lead Moldova 4-0 soon after halftime in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Wembley. Can you exceed England's winning margin of five goals when the sides met in Chisnau last year?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 5	130	120	110	100
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

England Scenario 8: Late chance for Lampard

* Ukraine 0 – 0 England
* 10 Sep 13
* 88.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

On the occasion of his 100th cap, Frank Lampard is at the heart of midfield as England visits Ukraine in a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier. Can you score a dramatic late winner with the Chelsea star to give England control of group H?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	90	80	80	70
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	90	80	70	60
Score 2 Goals	85	85	85	85

England Scenario 9: Talk of the Townsend

* England 2 – 1 Montenegro
* 11 Oct 13
* 74.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

On his first start for England, Andros Townsend has terrorised the Montenegro defence, with his cross leading to the opening goal for Rooney. Can you score a first international goal for the player in the final minutes of the game to seal victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	70	60	50	40
Conceded No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

England Scenario 10: Three points needed against Poland

* England 1 – 0 Poland
* 15 Oct 13
* 84.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: rainy

With Ukraine comfortably ahead against San Marino, England know only victory will secure them a ticket to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Poles are pressing, but can you finish the job with a late second goal in the final five minutes of normal time?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Score 1 Goal	45	45	45	45
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

France

* Finland 0 – 1 France
* 07 Sept 12
* 20.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

France have won six out of six matches they have played against Finland. Can you extend this record by playing with Hugo Lloris, keep a clean sheet and allow France to start with a win in their tough 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification group?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	70	70	50	50
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

France Scenario 2: Three goals – three points

* France 0 – 0 Belarus
* 11 Sept 12
* 45.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After a pretty poor first half, France are back on the pitch for the second half ready to secure a second win in a row in the Group I qualifiers. Can you recreate the three goals scored for France that night to take a convincing victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	90	80	70	60
Win By 2	70	70	50	50
Win The Match	60	50	50	40

France Scenario 3: There's no such word as “can't”

* Spain 1 – 0 France
* 16 Oct 12
* 90.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

With a corner kick being awarded for Spain with just one minute left in injury time, Spain can almost start celebrating their third win in three matches, or could France amazingly make a miraculous comeback and snatch a late, late draw?!

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Avoid Defeat	40	40	30	30
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

France Scenario 4: A ride with “small bike”

* France 0 – 0 Georgia
* 22 Mar 13
* 45.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Valbuena has scored in his last two matches with France, can you score with him for the third game in a row and lead France to a prectious win in the qualifiers?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	70	60	50	40
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Win By 2	80	80	60	60

France Scenario 5: Avoiding the play offs

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	55	55	55	55
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

France Scenario 6: Benzeback!

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Red Cards	30	30	30	30

France Scenario 7: Some goals... finally!

* Belarus 2 – 1 France
* 10 Sep 13
* 61.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

France hadn't scored for 526 minutes until Ribery equalised at the start of the second half here, but Belarus have taken the lead once more. Can you lead a French comeback and win by two goals to secure at least second spot in Group I?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	90	90	70	70
Score 1 Penalty Kick	80	75	65	55
Score 3 Goals	85	85	85	85

France Scenario 8: French looking to continue fine form against Finland

* France 1 – 0 Finland
* 15 Oct 13
* 72.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After their convincing 6-0 win against Australia, France are facing Finland with the play-offs in sight. Can you recreate the 3-0 scoreline from this game last October to grab some confidence before the crucial two legged play-offs in November?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	95	85	75	65
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

France Scenario 9: French in danger

* Ukraine 1 – 0 France
* 15 Nov 13
* 82.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

France look to be in big danger as they trail Ukraine 1-0 and the hosts have just been awarded a penalty. Can you save the penalty and then score an important away goal to give France a good platform for the all-important second leg?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal	45	45	45	45
Save 1 Penalty Kick	90	65	40	40
Win By 2	70	70	50	50

France Scenario 10: Samba in Paris

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Win By 3	100	90	80	70
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

Spain

* Georgia 0 – 0 Spain
* 11 Sep 12
* 80.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Spain are on course for a poor draw in their first qualification match against Georgia, with only 10 minutes left. Can Soldado score a goal that would win the game and see Spain start with three points in Group I?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Spain Scenario 2: Pedro's night in Belarus

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	80	70	60	50
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Spain Scenario 3: Spain look to see it out safely

* Spain 1 – 0 France
* 16 Oct 12
* 85.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

In a tough match for the World Champions against France, they are winning 1-0 at home but the French are playing very well. Will Spain be able to keep a clean sheet in the last minutes and even score one in order to confirm the three points?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Win The Match	90	90	70	70
Get No Red Cards	40	30	40	30

Spain Scenario 4: A Finnish fright for Spain

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	80	70	70	60
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60

Spain Scenario 5: Fighting off the French

* France 0 – 1 Spain
* 26 Mar 13
* 76.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

In the previous meeting between these sides France scored in the 94th minute to level the game. Now Spain want to learn lessons from that game and put the match out of reach. Can they score twice in the last 15 minutes to earn a big Group I win?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	95	85	75	65
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Spain Scenario 6: Hungry for goals

* Finland 0 – 1 Spain
* 06 Sep 13
* 80.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's the 80th minute and the score is a tight 1-0 lead to Spain in Finland. La Roja don't want any surprise which would make qualification more complicated, so will they be able to score a second and kill off this match in Finland?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	80	80	60	60
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Score 2 Goals	65	65	65	65

Spain Scenario 7: Belarus piling the pressure on Spain

* Spain 1 – 1 Belarus
* 11 Oct 13
* 89.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The Spanish are close to confirming their presence in the 2014 FIFA World Cup after taking a late lead, but Belarus have just scored to set up a nervy finale. Will Spain be able to kill the tie off by scoring another before the final whistle?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	90	80	80	70
Concede No More Goals	85	80	75	70
Get No Red Cards	50	40	50	40

Spain Scenario 8: Iniesta's special moment?

* Spain 2 – 0 Georgia
* 15 Oct 13
* 61.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Spain only need a draw to book their tickets to Brazil, and after 60 minutes they are already winning 2-0. Will Iniesta be able to put the icing on the cake by scoring at least one goal in his hometown?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	60	50	40	30
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

Italy

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15

Italy Scenario 2: Destro's chance

* Italy 0 – 0 Malta
* 11 Sept 12
* 03.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Up second for Italy in Group B is Malta, and the Azzuri have given a chance to Mattia Destro in the starting 11 to prove his skills. Can the Roma striker score a brace and convince Prandelli that he deserves his place in the attack?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	80	70	60	50
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Win By 2	80	80	60	60

Italy Scenario 3: Armenian dream

* Armenia 1 – 1 Italy
* 12 Oct 12
* 62.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

In Italy's third qualifying game, Mikhitaryan of Armenia has just found the net to level the scores at 1-1 and give Armenia hope of winning the contest. Can you now replicate Italy's late two goals to dash Armenia's hopes?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	80	80	60	60
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

Italy Scenario 4: Trouble on the horizon?

* Italy 2 – 1 Denmark
* 16 Oct 12
* 53.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Despite a second yellow card for Osvaldo, Italy are leading Denmark 2-1 at the start of the second half. Can you end the hopes of a Danish comeback by putting the game to bed at 3-1?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	70	70	50	50
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Red Cards	20	10	20	10

Italy Scenario 5: Balotelli time!

* Malta 0 – 0 Italy
* 26 Mar 13
* 08.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's the return match against Malta, and after a 2-0 win last time for Italy, Malta will look to make this much more of a challenge. It's the 8th minute though and Italy have a penalty. Can Balotelli convert and go on to claim a brace?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	70	60	50	40
Score 1 Penalty Kick	65	55	45	35
Win The Match	60	50	50	40

Italy Scenario 6: Man down!

* Czech Republic 0 – 0 Italy
* 07 Jun 13
* 72.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

In Italy's previous outing against Malta, Mario Balotelli scored a brace, but his fortune has changed today after picking up two yellow cards which has left the visitors with ten men. Can you overcome this and snatch a late victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Score 2 Goals	60	60	60	60

Italy Scenario 7: The Bulgarian siege

* Italy 1 – 0 Bulgaria
* 06 Sep 13
* 61.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Italy are leading 1-0 with a goal by Gilardino and the match seems to be already decided with a win for the “Azzurri”. However, the Bulgarians have started to fight and pressure is high. Can you double the Italian's lead and give them the victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Score 1 Goal	50	50	50	50

Italy Scenario 8: Italians on the road to Brazil?

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win the Match	60	50	50	40
Score 1 Penalty Kick	65	55	45	35
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40

Italy Scenario 9: Italian time running out...

* Denmark 2 – 1 Italy
* 11 Oct 13
* 79.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Italy were leading 1-0 but Nicklas Bendtner has shocked everybody by scoring a brace to give Denmark the advantage. Can the visitors snatch a late draw with just 10 minutes left in the game?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal	55	55	55	55
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

Italy Scenario 10: Saving face

* Italy 1 – 2 Armenia
* 15 Oct 13
* 71.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

With a victory today Italy will be one of the seeded teams for the FIFA World Cup 2014, but currently their focus is to save face by not losing at home to the Armenians. Can you score a late goals for the hosts to spare their blushes?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 1 Goal	50	50	50	50
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Germany

* Germany 1 – 0 Faroe Islands
* 09 Sep 12
* 46.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany played badly in the first half against the Faroe Islands and lead only 1-0. Can Ozil take control of the game and make their lead more comfortable to avoid any bad surprises?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	75	65	55	45
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45

Germany Scenario 2: A six point start is on stake

* Austria 0 – 0 Germany
* 11 Sep 12
* 43.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany face a difficult away game in Vienna, with half time approaching the Austrians are holding their own in what has been a close match. Can the Germans take control and beat their ‘little brother'?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Win By 2	80	80	60	60

Germany Scenario 3: Destruction in Dublin

* Ireland 0 – 0 Germany
* 12 Oct 12
* 30.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany are facing Ireland in their third qualification match and need a convincing result after the close game in Austria. With the scores locked at 0-0 after 30 minutes, can you still lead the team to six goals in Ireland?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Difficulty Objectives SP Pro WC Leg Win The Match 70 60 60 50 Score 6 Goals 105 105 105 105 Concede No More Goals 65 60 55 50

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Score 6 Goals	105	105	105	105
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

Germany Scenario 4: An historical win?

* Germany 4 – 0 Sweden
* 16 Oct 12
* 55.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany are facing Sweden and are destroying them 4-0 already after 55 minutes. Can you make sure Sweden have no way back by crushing them with another four goals for the hosts?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 4 Goals	95	95	95	95
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45

Germany Scenario 5: Muller leads the way

* Kazakhstan 0 – 1 Germany
* 22 Mar 13
* 20.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany's self confidence has taken a knock after the 4-4 against Sweden and now they are facing a difficult task under the floodlights in Kazakhstan. But Thomas Muller has some special plans for this one – can you score two goals with the attacker?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	0	0	0	0
Win The Match	0	0	0	0
Win By 3	0	0	0	0

Germany Scenario 6: Just an unexpected result

* Germany 0 – 0 Kazakhstan
* 26 Mar 13
* 07.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

After a slow start to the game Germany are picking up the pace and the first goal can only be a matter of minutes away. Reus, Gotze, Ozil and their team mates are looking forward to an easy victory – can you score four goals for the hosts?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	60	50	50	40
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Score 4 Goals	90	80	70	60

Germany Scenario 7: Germany back in business

* Austria 0 – 0 Germany
* 06 Sep 13
* 43.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany haven't played well in their recent friendlies and are now back to World Cup qualification business to face second placed Austria. Can they put out a statement with an undisputed 3-0 victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	0	0	0	0
Concede No More Goals	0	0	0	0
Score 2 Goals	0	0	0	0

Germany Scenario 8: Mertesacker's goal leads the way

* Faroe Islands 0 – 0 Germany
* 10 Sep 13
* 22.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Faroe Islands have a reputation to be tough to beat at home by defending fiercely and rough. After a mediocre start to the match, Germany are looking for the breakthrough and surely Mertesacker will be the one to score in a 3-0 victory...

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	95	85	75	65
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	65	55	45	35
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

Germany Scenario 9: The last step to Brazil

* Germany 0 – 0 Ireland
* 11 Oct 13
* 09.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Germany just needs one more point to secure their participation at the final tournament. But of course, they will be aiming to do this is style by comfortably beating the Irish by three clear goals...

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 3	100	90	80	70
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

Germany Scenario 10: Will Schürrle stun the Swedes

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals With Your Pro	100	90	80	70
Win The Match	80	70	70	60
Get No Red Cards	40	30	40	30

USA

* USA 0 – 0 Antigua
* 08 Jun 12
* 00.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

It's the first match of a long road to Brazil 2014 for the USA and they start with a relatively straightforward assignment at home to Antigua & Barbados. Replicate the win by putting 3 goals past the Caribbean minnows.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals	85	85	85	85
Concede No More Goals	75	70	65	60
Win By 2	90	90	70	70

USA Scenario 2: Pappa's strike ties it up

* Guatemala 0 – 0 USA
* 12 Jun 12
* 82.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Guatamala looked down and out until a terrific Marco Pappa free kick tied the match against favourites USA. However, with just under ten minutes left, there is still time for the visitors to snatch an even later winner. Can you do it?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Get No Red Cards	30	30	30	30
Score 3 Goals	75	75	75	75

USA Scenario 3: Jamaica threaten an upset

* Jamaica 2 – 1 USA
* 07 Sep 12
* 72.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear

USA have just thrown on two substitutes to try and get something from this match against Jamaica. The Reggae Boyz lead 2-1 and are on course to pull off a huge shock – can you grab two goals back with the Americans and rescue an unlikely victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	65	65	65	65
Win By 2	80	80	60	60
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

USA Scenario 4: Gomez steps up for revenge

* USA 0 – 0 Jamaica
* 11 Sep 12
* 54.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Just four days beforehand, Jamaica beat USA 2-1 in Kingston. Now, the teams face each other again, with America this time dominating proceedings, yet without reward. That is, until Herculez Gomez steps up for a free kick.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	80	70	70	60
Score 1 Goal With Your Pro	80	70	60	50
Score 3 Goals	85	85	85	85

USA Scenario 5: Unlikely draw in St. John's

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30
Get No Red Cards	25	15	25	15

USA Scenario 6: Victory needed to progress

* USA 0 – 1 Guatemala
* 16 Oct 12
* 05.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

USA needs a victory to confirm progression to the next round of World Cup qualifying, yet have just fallen behind to an early Guatemala goal. With plenty of time left to play, can you score 3 and turn a potential banana skin into a comfortable win?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals	65	65	65	65
Win By 2	70	70	50	50
Get No Red Cards	20	10	20	10

USA Scenario 7: Final Hexagonal battle

* Honduras 2 – 1 USA
* 06 Feb 13
* 80.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The final stage of CONCACAF qualifying is underway and USA are staring at defeat against Honduras. With ten minutes left, score two goals to give USA the perfect start to the Hexagonal group stage.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Get No Yellow Cards	45	45	45	45
Avoid Defeat	60	60	50	50

USA Scenario 8: Whiteout in Denver

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 5	130	120	110	100
Score 2 Goals	75	75	75	75
Win The Match	80	70	70	60

USA Scenario 9: Victory not impossible

* Mexico 0 – 0 USA
* 26 Mar 13
* 70.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Victory in the Azteca would have been a previously impossible task, but after the USA finally saw victory here in the 2012 friendly, it's no longer out of the question. With 20 minutes to play, grab a winning goal against an out of sorts Mexican side.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Concede No More Goals	60	55	50	45
Concede No More Goals	30	30	30	30

USA Scenario 10: Quick reply for the three points

* Jamaica 1 – 1 USA
* 07 Jun 13
* 90.00
* 9 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Jamaica have just equalised in the 89th minute and appear to have stolen victory away from the hot favourites USA. However, with a late corner kick, America have the chance to win it. Can you repeat the late heroics and grab victory in Kingston?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match 60	60	50	50	40
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

USA Scenario 11: Altidore in lethal form

* USA 1 – 0 Panama
* 11 Jun 13
* 45.00
* 7 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Jozy Altidore is finally maturing into a key striker for the United States – he's grabbed the first goal against Panama and his side appears to be set for a comfortable victory. Can you score two more in the second half and complete his hat trick?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 2 Goals With Your Pro	75	65	55	45
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

USA Scenario 12: Win to go top of the group

* USA 0 – 0 Honduras
* 18 Jun 13
* 68.00
* 8 minute halves
* Weather: clear
With half the hexagonal over, USA are in good shape but need victory here regain top spot in the group. Finish with a late flurry to confirm USA's dominance and send the fans home happy by scoring three goals.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	40	40	20	20
Win By 3	90	80	70	60
Get No Yellow Cards	25	25	25	25

USA Scenario 13: An unwelcomed surprise

* Costa Rica 2 – 0 USA
* 06 Sep 13
* 20.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

Costa Rica are still fuming from defeat earlier in qualifying and are out for revenge, and appear to be on the right track after going up by two goals in the opening 10 minutes. Can the USA turn their fortunes around and leave with 3 points?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Score 3 Goals	65	65	65	65
Concede No More Goals	55	50	45	40
Win The Match	60	50	50	40

USA Scenario 14: El Clasico

* USA 0 – 0 Mexico
* 10 Sep 13
* 16.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

What better way to seal your nation's 7th consecutive FIFA World Cup finals qualification than by doing it against your fiercest rivals. USA need the full three points to book their ticket to Brazil.

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	65	55	55	45
Score 2 Goals	60	60	60	60
Get No Yellow Cards	30	30	30	30

USA Scenario 15: A change of direction

* USA 0 – 0 Jamaica
* 11 Oct 13
* 45.00
* 6 minute halves
* Weather: clear

The second half is about to kick off in a scoreless game between USA and Jamaica. USA has just replaced Landon Donovan for Graham Zusi, in hopes to liven things up. Can the change pan out and lead USA to victory?

Amount of FCC rewarded for completing objectives:

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win By 2	80	80	60	60
Get No Red Cards	30	20	30	20
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50

USA Scenario 16: Ole! Ole! Ole!

Objectives	Difficulty
Objectives	SP	Pro	WC	Leg
Win The Match	70	60	60	50
Concede No More Goals	65	60	55	50
Get No Yellow Cards	35	35	35	35

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