I-League 2017/18: Mohun Bagan vs Minerva Punjab, 5 Talking Points

Chencho Gyeltshen
Chencho Gyeltshen is over the moon after scoring Minerva's first goal

Mohun Bagan's penalty woes

Minerva Punjab
Minerva Punjab goalkeeper Rakshit Dagar saves the spot kick

Trailing 0-2 at home and needing something to get back in the contest, Mohun Bagan were presented exactly that opportunity when they were awarded a penalty.

Minerva keeper Rakshit Dagar came off his line to collect the ball played in the box, but his rush forward saw him impede Dipanda Dicka who was trying to get to the ball. The Bagan forward went tumbling over and the referee pointed to the spot.

Ansumanah Kromah took up the responsibility of reducing the deficit, but his penalty was weak, casual and lacked any sort of conviction. Dagar saved it with ease and it was a huge let off for Minerva and a huge opportunity missed for Bagan to get back in the game.

Such missed opportunities have become a running theme for the Green and Maroons this season.

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