as tactician says... its the formation and orders might be wrong... u can't play 4-1-2-1-2 ND and orders such as down both flanks.... i do have friends that plays like this and they wonder why doesn't it work for them.. I am no pro but logic does tell that the ball is definitely going through the middle as there is now ML/MR or AML/AMR...

and sometimes games are created in a way to screw players over... Imagine this... CL Quarter Final.. away I won 1-3... and home leg should be a walk in the park, defensive play... But the game in a way screws me over... even with normal tackling and very good moral in most players, i got 3 yellows and 1 red... and all the goals were scored with free kicks... they opposing team won 4-3 on aggregate.. i was watching the game and the opponent isn't...

So sometimes the game does try to screw you over. Take it and move on. I know it gets frustrating but do look at your opponent's strategy and think of a counter... Not 1 strategy beats all... If you have no idea what to play, play normal mentality.. 4-4-2.. Forced counter, mixed passing.... You should be able to just get by...

Good luck! Just my 2 cents...