why did I just lose to a 4.4.2 classic with alot less stars ?

[Skidz]

3w-1-4-2 struggles against 4-4-2, I know this because I play that formation!, I have found starting with either 4-1-3w-2 and switching to 4-3-3 at HT works for me or starting with 3-4-3., I play attacking, mixed focused passing, hard attacking, close down own half, mixed passing style, zonal marking, force counter attacks, play offsides . 4-4-2 had been my only weakness over the last few seasons, but this season I have won 4 from 4 using that tactic!
I personaly think you need to go at 4-4-2 right from the off so red arrows on all midfield and strikers.