I have tried this a couple of times with success (defensive counter attack tactics.) But i woudn't play it against a very good opponent. You need to be adaptible considering you will be playing 2AM and ST. You might get caught out against strong side.
I view is , to wins games- two things are key (you have to prevent your opponent from scoring and get goals yourself)...sound so obvious. Invaraibly, in a strong advocate that you need to be solid at the back and hit your opponent rapidly with counter attack. It's worked for me.