I found the solution to the intense graphic action in the higher levels! Earn cash, upgrade adn build yourself a Temple of the Monksz God. Clears the screen right up :)
So it's 60 minutes into the match, played the whole match with the minimum setting for "work rate", scored a goal, made an assist, a few other passes. Then, right on 60 minutes, I change the "work rate" setting to medium. No further chances, not even a pass in the middle of the field. I don't think that's right.
hehehe, sorry :P