They're unlikely to add a ground-up physics system/engine post-beta, that's the issue. They're also unlikely to introduce freedom in the passing model, or shooting. They're unlikely to implement a brand new AI model post-beta or new ways of interacting with the ball or other players. Most of us are assuming that as with most games, these systems are in from the very beginning. We know that fifa have added collision or new goalie systems later on in development, so journalists have tested version without those updated systems but we feel it's highly unlikely konami are capable of this, or have the inclination or budget. And crucially, EA were updating existing technology re physics and collisions, however weird they may look on outcome. Konami have no game systems in place, just a load of animations for the ball, for collisions etc..
So although all accept that this particular gameplay can be improved, for many of us, we were looking for a new, fresh, technologically advanced gameplay base, that it seems does not exist.