This was interesting, Kudos, well done.
I think the other posters may be a little bit critical, because of your conclusion that "the engine sucks", it is probably true but not for the reason you have mentioned.
We should try these experiments more often. If you could give more details about this it would be great.
Too bad, we could do this more offend with different formations. But like a poster said your formation is very much a "Through the middle" attack, which at lower lowers tend to destroy opponents, but as you progress the opposing manager is more experienced and will KILL you down the wings.
Tell us more, we are interested.
Peace.