Which version are you using? did you make any tweaks?
Counter version, works better as i'm a smaller team. I used a TM and a P up front to start until i got players who can play F9 and DLF then i just use zyndar version without changing things. I go attacking if i'm losing with 70 mins gone, but doesn't happen often
Key to lower league is to sign players on free transfers and keeping improving your squad.