I have lost connection 2 times. And once i log back on after 5 minutes - the game is over. It doesn't stop for me, and i dont believe at all that the result is pre-determined. It's based on formations and quality... that's why you have the power to change tactic etc during the game. And if you haven't noticed - the game switch pretty drastic once you change something. It might be pre-determined vs robot players, but not vs real ppl.