Do not sim matches. The AI is cheap on High Difficulty. Instead, buy one fast striker (like Mboma or Ronaldo) and a tall defender. Play counter-attacking football.
Unlocking secret teams in Winning Eleven 2002 is primarily tied to winning various tournaments with specific nations. 1. Classic National Teams winning eleven 2002 unlock all teams better
Use a 3-4-3 formation with France or Brazil. Italy's defense is strong, but scoring goals on Hard difficulty requires wing overloads. Do not sim matches
The game has these hidden teams, usually locked at the start: Play counter-attacking football
: Win the Master League First Division to make all 32 club teams available in Exhibition Mode.
Unlocking the teams is only half the battle. Winning Eleven 2002 has unique engine quirks. Mastering these mechanics will help you defeat both tough AI and human opponents. 1. Master the One-Two Pass (Wall Pass)
Default formations in Winning Eleven 2002 can sometimes leave massive gaps in your midfield.