CFL 2019: East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan- 5 Talking Points as Kolkata Derby ends goalless

The first Kolkata Derby of 2019-20 season ended in a goalless draw between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan
The first Kolkata Derby of 2019-20 season ended in a goalless draw between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan

#3 Ronaldo Oliveira shows glimpses of Jobby Justin

Ronaldo Oliveira is slowly getting into his grooves
Ronaldo Oliveira is slowly getting into his grooves

East Bengal fans hyped Ronaldo Oliveira as Jobby Justin's successor even before he penned a deal with them. The top goal-scorer in the Goa Professional League is yet to score for them but has shown glimpses.

Certain traits which Jobby possessed like drifting to the wings and getting the better of the opposition full-back to cut in was witnessed in the Kolkata Derby today. East Bengal fans in the stands were full praise of him in the 8th minute when he got hold of the ball in the rival's half and dribbled all the way into the centre.

Jobby not only scored goals but also created opportunities for others. That characteristic is missing from Oliveira's arsenal so far. The good news for him, however, is he is under the tutelage of Alejandro Menendez.

The Spaniard is known for getting the best out of the strikers and he has already started to do wonders with Bidyanandha Singh. Oliveira will also start to flourish as time progresses.

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