thanks guys...just played with him again today. Used the 3N-2DML-2-1-2 formation. Again, I lost 4-3 conceding in the 89th minute despite dominating possession and my team strength is 30% higher.

So far this season in 19 games, I conceded only 14 goals, and 7 of it was against this team. Oh well, looks like he is my Bogey team afterall.
Head to head record now stands at 0-2-4. Hope to have him in my league again next season.