I-League 2018-19: 3 Reasons why Aizawl FC drew with Indian Arrows

Boris Singh of Indian Arrows again played in a more attacking position but failed to score a goal.
Boris Singh of Indian Arrows again played in a more attacking position but failed to score a goal.

#2 Long ball tactics used by both the teams

Amarjit Singh was adjudged the 'Hero of the Match' for his accurate long passes and being the midfield lynchpin
Amarjit Singh was adjudged the 'Hero of the Match' for his accurate long passes and being the midfield lynchpin

The only positive aspect of the Indian Arrows' matches is their scintillating short passes. The Indian Arrows' players knew they didn't have the physicality on their side and using the long ball tactic wouldn't bear many fruits.

However, they experimented it against Aizawl FC and had come close numerous times to scoring.

Rather than putting the ball in the air aimlessly, the midfielders knew when to resort to it. Amarjit Singh Kiyam led the pack and was even awarded the 'Hero of the Match' for his exploits.

Aizawl FC, too, had to resort to the long ball tactic as the Indian Arrows' players had crowded the midfield. However, instead of the ball reaching their players, it fell into the path of the Indian Arrows' defenders. Kromah, too, can share the blame as he mistimed his run.

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