The Direct Corner Goal Trick in FIFA 23 elevates competition through an advanced technique that challenges players to bring out their best execution in EA Sport's newest addition to its soccer simulation game. As winning in FIFA 23's Ultimate Team gets harder for players as their rivals continue to have teams of the best professional athletes in the sport, any advantage to score becomes necessary. Although not a substitute for proper team cohesion in FIFA 23's various modes, the Direct Corner Goal Trick is a surprisingly consistent tool to give players an edge during a match.

Corner kicks are a commonality in soccer, a free kick awarded to a team when the opposite group moves the ball past the goal line. Many occurrences see free kicks as a way of clearing a ball after a missed shot, however there are opportunities for an attacking team to set up a free kick directly from the corner. Scoring off free kicks in FIFA 23 usually only happens through penalties that create those shots close to the goal, whereas corner kicks occur far more often. Players are able to form strategies with their team to receive a cross kick this way in order to score after a pass, but the Direct Corner trick sees the free kick go directly into the far corner of a goal.

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The newfound difficulty tied to performing the Direct Corner Goal is thankfully slightly relieved from the changes to FIFA 23's mechanics during a free or corner kick. Instead of the previous circle that determined the direction of a player's shot, a lined arc shows the trajectory of an intended shot. Players may add a certain degree of spin to the ball prior to the kick, shifting its motion to bypass the reflexes of the fastest players in FIFA 23.

Scoring With the Direct Corner Goal Trick

FIFA 23 Corner Free Kick Angled Shot By Blue Uniform Player with Yellow Shoes, Displaying Multiple Options for Kick Gameplay Perspective Screenshot

According to a Reddit post made by u/Pipkilborn, the six-yard spot is the proper location to aim when players are attempting the Direct Corner Goal Trick, while making sure their athlete is an in-swinger to have the best angle. In-swingers refer to athletes whose kicking foot are the opposite of the corner they are intending to approach the Trick out of. For example, a right-footed athlete would shoot out of the left corner, and vice versa. Ideally, the power of the shot should not exceed more than 3.5 bars after players have lined everything up, yet the best overall players in FIFA 23 all have various nuances to their Ratings that could affect what that value would optimally be.

Once the six-yard location has been marked, players also need to choose which part of the ball to strike before going for the shot. The outside of the ball has been seen to work the most when attempting the trick, but players can use the right analog stick on controllers to make their own adjustments to the height and cross-type that best suit them. Some athletes are better at performing the trick than others, as certain statistics tied to Shot Power or Long Shot could be crucial for finishing it successfully. Despite the inherent difficulty tied to the Direct Corner Goal Trick, players that utilize this unorthodox way of scoring have a much better chance of overcoming FIFA 23's best goalkeepers during tense matches.

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Source: Reddit r/FIFA

  • Fifa 23 Key Art
    FIFA 23
    Franchise:
    FIFA
    Platform:
    Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Stadia
    Released:
    2022-09-30
    Developer:
    EA Vancouver, EA Romania
    Publisher:
    EA Sports
    Genre:
    Sports
    ESRB:
    E
    Summary:
    The next in the yearly installments of EA's FIFA franchise, FIFA 23 returns as the final entry in the franchise under the association's name. The 2023 entry will bring back the Ultimate FUT features and will feature crossplay for many modes except for Co-op modes. In addition, Fifa 23 utilizes a new system engine known as "HyperMotion2," which analyzes data from real football matches to create an extensive array of animations for players in-game to create a more realistic experience. In addition to these features, FIFA 23 will include both World Cup modes for both men and women. This entry also includes Women's club football, starting with two real-life teams and adding more as the game's seasons advance. Sam Kerr will also be the first female athlete to appear on a FIFA cover. After FIFA 23, EA Sports will continue their Football games under the new moniker "EA Sports FC."
    Prequel:
    FIFA 22
    How Long To Beat:
    80-100 hours