Exactly, I won the Golden Leaf Challenge by beating a team that's about 15% higher.
My best player had a red card; I conceded 2 goals all in about 15 mins into the game.
I quickly switched to defence/force counter with Possession Bonus. This guy kept attacking, I gradually started getting some breaks for my strikers. By full time it was 2-2 draw, and I beat him in penalties. I was so elated... but I can imagine the sad and trolled faced manager on the other end.
The Nebuchadnezzar exploring T11