I-League 2018-19: 3 Reasons why Gokulam FC lost to Churchill Brothers

Churchill Brothers deservedly won the match against Gokulam FC
Churchill Brothers deservedly won the match against Gokulam FC

#1 Churchill Brothers being consistently creative in the attacking third

Everytime Churchill Brothers surged forward, it looked as if they would score a goal
Everytime Churchill Brothers surged forward, it looked as if they would score a goal

Dawda Ceesay, Khalid Aucho, Willis Plaza, and Anthony Wolfe's combination in the attacking third proved to be too strong for the Gokulam back-four consisting of Justin George, Daniel Addo, Fabricio Ortiz, and Dimple Bhagat.

Moreover, Fabricio Ortiz suffered a nasty injury in the first half and, the coach took him off only in the 65th minute.

Musa Mudde, an attacking midfielder by trade, had to do defensive duties primarily in the match. Dawda Ceesay was correctly awarded the 'Man of the Match' for his influence in the midfield and linking the midfield and attack.

Willis Plaza scored two vital goals, which separated the two sides, and if it weren't for the brilliant goalkeeping of Arnab Das Sharma could have got a hat-trick.

Khalid Aucho did concede a lot of fouls. However, looking at it retrospectively, one would realize that most of them were intelligent ones and if he didn't commit those ones, Gokulam would have been through on goal.

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