Symmetric 3-5-2

RonnieDobbs · 05-12-2003, 11:31 AM

I've got a big game next week, and I'm betting my opponent is going with a symmetric 3-5-2. Is there any set of orders that would be more effective against this (i.e. one CD to extra IM)? I don't really see any way to get any added advantage here, but thought I'd ask ya'll.

FrogMan · 05-12-2003, 11:36 AM

you could play your two best passing inner mids with an offensive setting, thus improving your central attack rating. This will lower your central defense rating though...

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NAIWF · 05-12-2003, 12:14 PM

I just played a much better team who favored that style and won on the road 2-0. I played my 4-5-1 as always, but made one minor change. I played with 2 defensive wingbacks, 2 off IMF's, 1 off. Winger and 1 winger towards the middle (the one change) to help with the midfield. 1 of my forwards was an extra IMF and I actually won possession and didn't allow a single shot. Maybe it was luck, or good strategy. I don't know and I don't care, the result was great and it may help you out if you have a similar team player wise

daedalus · 05-13-2003, 06:09 PM

Generally speaking, if you beat the 3-5-2 to possession, you're stand a solid chance to beat them like NAIWF did. So, uhh, get possession.

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TargetPractice6 · 05-13-2003, 10:32 PM

Just saying symmetric is a bit vague... What are his ratings? And what are yours?

05-12-2003, 11:36 AM	#2
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	you could play your two best passing inner mids with an offensive setting, thus improving your central attack rating. This will lower your central defense rating though... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

05-12-2003, 12:14 PM	#3
NAIWF College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York, NY	I just played a much better team who favored that style and won on the road 2-0. I played my 4-5-1 as always, but made one minor change. I played with 2 defensive wingbacks, 2 off IMF's, 1 off. Winger and 1 winger towards the middle (the one change) to help with the midfield. 1 of my forwards was an extra IMF and I actually won possession and didn't allow a single shot. Maybe it was luck, or good strategy. I don't know and I don't care, the result was great and it may help you out if you have a similar team player wise

05-13-2003, 06:09 PM	#4
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Generally speaking, if you beat the 3-5-2 to possession, you're stand a solid chance to beat them like NAIWF did. So, uhh, get possession. Puke green socks supposedly help.

05-13-2003, 10:32 PM	#5
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	Just saying symmetric is a bit vague... What are his ratings? And what are yours?

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