Seems like the 4-2-3-1 formation with 2 holding midfield is the new preferred formation especially for stronger European teams. 3 out of 4 teams in the semi of the world cup, Spain, Holland and Germany played in a variation of this formation in the World Cup....probably this formation provide stability without comprimising attacking creativity?

Tactical line-up for Holland vs Spain Final http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/27/25/92/64_0711_ned-esp_tacticalstartlist.pdf

Tactical line-up for Spain vs Germany Semi http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/26/99/07/62_0707_ger-esp_tacticalstartlist.pdf

indeed.

such formation is flexible in most circumstances, scalable to play with 6 defenders or 4 midfielders depending on the situation.
plus it provides a layer of protection to the defenders.

unless a team has a dynamo like essien to anchor the middle of the park, 4-2-3-1 is still one of the reliable formations even for amatuer team.

ultimately, formation will only work with discipline, esp the 4-2 segment.
without players sticking to their roles, what kind of formation will also end up as 3-0-7 formation as the game goes by.

 i was think that 343 also not a bad formation at lest kelvin can run up and def as for center striker will be lione ... this will be more atking and will get more goal and mid def will be more strong and can get more possion and.. i only say say nah.. hope can think about it..

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Originally posted by Huang Liwei:
 i was think that 343 also not a bad formation at lest kelvin can run up and def as for center striker will be lione ... this will be more atking and will get more goal and mid def will be more strong and can get more possion and.. i only say say nah.. hope can think about it..

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hmm or we can play 4-4-2???