Doubt against a 3N-2(DML/DMR)-2N-1-2

[Nicky]

This is my opponent's formation (quality 34, mine is 38.9 but the starting 11 is almost the same)

---DML
DC-----MC----ST
DC--------AMC
DC-----MC----ST
---DMR

I drew 1-1 the first leg away from home with a 3N-1-4-2 (normal mentality, pass mix, short pass, normal pressing and no arrows).
These evening I don't know whether to confirm this module or use a 4-1-2-1-2 narrow diamond, with passing through the middle

what would you suggest?

[dv8r]

3N-1-4-1-1 or 4-1-3W-1-1

[Nicky]

Thanks.
I started with a 3N-1-4-1-1, normal mentality and tackling, passing middle - mix, marking man to man, no counter no offside.
After 60' we were on 2-2.

Then I changed to 3N-4-1-2 attacking mentality, normal tackling, passing middle - mix, marking zonal, no counter no offside.
The just entered ST scored the 3-2.

At 89', with normal mentalitt, I scored again with the regular ST, on from-the-bench-ST assist.

That's all, maybe you can use this in the new Formation's thread

[Nicky]

Once again this formation, this time in champions final.
And this time, his quality is higher: 42.6 vs 39.2.

I've not decided yet if face him head-on or it's better to park the bus and go counter

How do you usually play the finals against stronger teams?

[Nicky]

Unfortunately I lost 0-1.

The first half has been very balanced, I had just 52-48 ball possession for me.

What is really strange is that in 2nd half he changed to:

---DML
DC-----MC-----ST
DC-----MC-AMC
DC-----MC-----ST
-----------------

Being an illegal formation I gained 80-20 ball possession but he scored at 80' with the AMC.
Of course I didn't have enough time to do... anything.

Don't understand this tactic but this time has been very effective

[fadhul17]

make its as an experience good luck for next season