Basic Screens And Rules
Matches take place mainly on the FIELD SCREEN. When two players face one another for a tackle, the CLOSE-UP SCREEN appears.
In the first half of the match, player 1 takes the left side of the screen, whilst player 2 (COM) takes the right side half. These sides are switched at half-time. However, in League, Tournament and Cup Modes, the directions are the other way around during an away match.
Match Duration
The match begins with the home-side kick-off, and the first and second halves last five minutes each (there is an option allowing the duration to be changed).
If the halves are one or two minutes long, extra time will be one minute. If the halves are three to five minutes long, extra time will be three minutes. If the halves are ten minutes long, extra time will be five minutes.
Out-of-Play Status
When the ball crosses the line, or a foul occurs, the ball becomes out of play and must be restarted according to the appropriate rules. In out-of-play situations, the player or position may be changed.
Scoring, Winning, and Losing
The winning club is the one with the most goals at the end of the game. In the case of a draw, players go through 1st and 2nd extra time games.
If the draw remains unbroken, a penalty-kick shoot-out is played by five players at a time. If this fails to break the draw, the penalty-kick shoot-out is played by one player at a time.
Sports News
When the game is over, the results are displayed in "Sports News". Saving is carried out when "Sports News" is displayed. Please note that if you reset the computer during a game, your game will not be saved.
Positions
Each soccer club consists of sixteen players. Whilst in real life the number of players in each position, and the formations used, vary from club to club, in 90 Minutes you choose from a range of six formations.
Starting A Game
Press the START button while the Title screen is displayed to bring up the Mode Select Screen. Select a mode using the Control Pad, and set your selection using the A button.
Game Modes
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1P vs 2P: In this mode, you play against a friend, and victory is decided in one match.
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1P vs COM: In this mode, you play against the computer. Victory is decided in one match.
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League: In this mode, all the clubs participate in a league competition. Matches are played to real-life rules, culminating in a championship.
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All-Star: In this mode, all the clubs are divided up into two teams - Group 1 and Group 2 - and each team is represented by selected players.
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Tournament: This is a round-robin competition in which up to six users can participate. Each plays each in turn.
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Cup: This is a championship in which all clubs can participate. Users can also participate in all clubs.
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You're a Hero: In this mode, you create your own original players and make them join whichever club you like.
Options Screen
In this screen, you enter your preferred settings for the game. Choose the desired item by moving up or down using the Control Pad, and set your choice by moving left or right.
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Match duration: This is the length of each half. You can set it to 1/2/3/4/5/10 minutes.
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Stereo: If you select "ON", sound will be in stereo. Select "OFF" for mono sound.
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1P goalkeeper & 2P goalkeeper: This option determines how the goalkeeper is controlled. If you select "AUTO", the computer controls the goalkeeper. If you select "MANUAL", you control the goalkeeper yourself.
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Computer: This option sets the computer skill level. There are three levels: 1(Weak), 2(Medium), and 3(Strong).
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Mini-Game: This option allows you to play a Mini-game. Select the desired game using the Control Pad, then set your selection using the A button. Choose from "Save GK!", "PK vs COM", or "PK vs 2P".
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Backup Data: If you select this option, all the records - for example, league results, or data about a player you have created - are erased, and the initial settings are restored. Select the desired item, then set your selection using the A button.
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EXIT: This option allows you to return to the Mode Select screen, using the A button.
1P vs 2P and 1P vs COM Setup
These are modes in which you select the club you want, and play one match only.
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Selecting the clubs: Select the mode from the Mode Select screen. The Club Select screen will appear. Using the Control Pad, select the clubs and then set your selections using the A button.
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Fixture Card display: After setting your clubs, the Fixture Card will appear. To move on to the next screen, press the A button.
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Selecting the formation: Select "Formation" by moving up or down using the Control Pad. Switch formation by moving left or right. There are six formations to choose from. Choose one that matches your strategy.
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Setting your first team and their positions: First, select the player in the desired position by moving up and down using the Control Pad, then set your selection using the A button (