Some advice needed for a newbie

[Bobby Georgiev]

Hello guys. It`s my first season and I`m very enthusiastic about the game. I managed to reach the Semi Finals of the Cup, however I now face the most challenging opponent so far, which is better than my team in terms of star rating 17,3>16,2. I still believe I do stand a chance in this tie, but I will need your help in order to beat him.

This is what my team looks like

This is what his team looks like If he plays with this one how to counter it?

From what I`ve seen this is his most preferred tactic - he used it each time when a win was needed in the cup tie.

Unfortunately, I currently don`t have players for some positions as you might see and this makes it even more difficult to choose how exactly to play.
I won`t waste any time - please I need feedback ASAP! Tactics, Formation and Instructions, Arrows and everything that you might consider helpful. I will appreciate every comment!

THANK YOU!