I-League 2018-19: 3 Reasons why Chennai City FC beat NEROCA

Chennai City FC players rejoice after winning the match
Chennai City FC players rejoice after winning the match

#1 Beating the offside trap

Chennai City FC showed that the offside trap is useless in front of them
Chennai City FC showed that the offside trap is useless in front of them

A high backline and utilization of the offside trap against the Spanish tiki-taka style of football is always risky. NEROCA were successful to some extent as the assistant referee had to raise the flag a total of thirteen times against their opponent.

However, Chennai City FC also beat the offside trap a total of six times, one of them resulting in the second goal. The Southerners' plan to find the back of the net is quite simple. Edwin or the Spanish compatriots will deliver one through ball which will split up the entire defence. The striker will find himself in a one-on-one position with the keeper and score.

However, they overcook it in the final third and fail to do so. If Chennai City FC can rope in one lethal central striker in the winter transfer window, no one can stop them from winning the 2018-19 Hero I-League.

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