Ur passing down the middle option is correct, don't pass down the flanks... How come u have no special abilities??? I always keep hard attacking on away knockout matches to score more goals. It does effect the condition though. Keep tackling normal as he seems to have a quite impressive free kick specialist and u have no defensive wall. So if u concede a free kick, he may end up scoring. Keep zonal marking and mixed passing to keep up possession.All the best and tell the results!!!v