AFC Cup: Five things East Bengal must do to reach final

Falopa must get his tactics and team selection spot on

Don’t panic and go all out from the start

East Bengal don't have to go all out from the start

East Bengal don’t have to go all out from the start

One of the main reasons why East Bengal conceded four in the first leg was their naivety. Down 1-0 after 18 minutes, East Bengal looked to chase the game as if the tie was into the last minute with as many as seven or eight players joining in attack. As a result they were punished in the transitions by Kuwait SC’s swift passing and clinical finishing. The situation in the second leg demands two goals at least but it only takes a second to score so East Bengal don’t really have to go all out from the very start. The red-and-gold brigade have to pick their moments to break forward in numbers and at the same time will have to work extra hard to immediately win the ball back once they lose it. They certainly have to create more chances and convert at least two but if they get caught on the break and concede early, then the task will get even more difficult.

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