How to beat 3-4-2 , pls help ( last chance for cup )

[nicbriel]

Hey guys !

I've had my first cup game today but lost 1-2.The second game with this team is tomorrow night , but i don't know what to do , since they have beaten me playing with a GK as a DC and in team of 10 ! The guy has 3-4-2 formation .. i haven't seen only 10 players until today.

His overall quality is a lil better than mine. ( Im 16.6 , he is 17.4 )

This is his formation :

-----ST--ST-----
-----------------
ML-MC----MC-MR
-----------------
---DL-DC-DR----
------GK--------

What kind of formation is this ? And how can i beat it ? This is my last chance to play some more in the Cup .. :-< I would really be annoyed if i got out from the first leg

P.S. I don't have any AM's or DM's ..

[TimYoung]

He has left the game. When you are playing against teams like that, check their formation when you are in the game to see what actual formation he is using. I suspect he is using 442.

[nicbriel]

when i click the score from the game , the formation he had was 3-5-2 .. and i was 4-4-2 .. was that a mistake from me ? I reaaallly need to beat them ..

[TimYoung]

oh okay. Try 3N52 back at him. Whole pitch pressing until you get the first goal.

[nicbriel]

Ok , i will try that.But i've got 3 players out of their positions ( ML-MC , DL-DC , DC-DR first is their position and after the position i put them )

And what do you mean until the first goal ? Until I score ? And then change to what ?

[Dman2pt]

I would prefere 451v style, atacking both flanks or 43N2W1

[TimYoung]

Um.. try not to play players outta position. Play your best player rather than play the formation.

Do you have a screenshot of your players ratings?

Yes whole pitch pressing would allow your 2 strikers to press on his DC to steal the ball of him for a goal scoring chance. But it tires the players so don't use it for the whole match.

[nicbriel]

how can i take that screenshot and post it here ? If i press that button , it tells it would share it , and i don't want to share it on my facebook wall , just to get some forum links and stuff ..

[TimYoung]

Take a pic then press 'Insert Image' button the top row of this quick reply box

[TimYoung]

I would prefere 451v style, atacking both flanks or 43N2W1

That would work against a 3N defence but with a 3W defence, it is a perfect opportunity to play 2 strikers to abuse his 1 DC.