I've noticed that the AI on the computer version is set up to play "catch up" when you've got a lead against a good team, so once you've achieved a lead, your players start losing the ball more frequently and can't tackle as well, and worse, play miserable defense. Is there any particular formation that works best for defense (even in the defensive mode of 4-4-2, I find my AI defenders turning their backs on the attacker).

5-3-2, use wingers as wingbacks. Failing that a 3-5-2 defensive should do it.

Originally posted by gmartinz
I've noticed that the AI on the computer version is set up to play "catch up" when you've got a lead against a good team, so once you've achieved a lead, your players start losing the ball more frequently and can't tackle as well, and worse, play miserable defense. Is there any particular formation that works best for defense (even in the defensive mode of 4-4-2, I find my AI defenders turning their backs on the attacker).


2-5-3. that is with two defenders. :evil:

and bring on a defender on a midfielder for a striker...

10-0-0 :D

ive always liked playing the defensive 4-4-2

just adds some stablity to my side when im playing

Lukas: re 10-0-0 defense: well, that gives me two defenders, what do I do with the other 1000 players?