I dont see a problem with putting men behind the ball.
As soon as I score in a tournament I make tactical alterations and until I am more confident about opponents skill level. Facts are that counter attacking is dynamite in FIFA. Get 1-0 up, especially if you sense hes getting angry/tilted, starts pressing more etc. You simply pack the edge of your own box and play on the break.
ATM I have a much better team than 90% of the people I play against, I still use this tactic and when I go 1-0 down in a game I see no problem with opponent doing same to me, and they do it.
I dont do anything douchey like play keep ball(unless Im on top form and then I keep ball around OTHER GUYS penalty box). I probably have 1 of the least patient playing styles in possession. I hit the front man and play from there.
I see no problem with defending a lead, especially when you play tournaments exclusively like I do. Like I said, I dont take it over the line and keep the ball at the back or time waste with my keeper, I just play the game as I would, try to score when I have it, protect it when I dont.
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