Tap "a" on xbox or "x" for ps2 and the player should dive on the ball. Make sure you are facing the ball of course. I've noticed sometimes a player can't scoop the ball up and even 2 or 3 guys have a go at scooping it up and they can't! Then the opposition gets it! Annoying when it happens. So try dive on it. And if all else fails try kicking the ball on the ground. I had the AI hoof the ball bout four kicks along the ground then score. I'll try post a video of it. Reminded me of Fifa somewhat. Haha.