Indian Super Cup 2018, Semifinal: East Bengal vs FC Goa, 5 Talking Points

FC Goa were under the cosh from early on. (Photo: Super Cup)
FC Goa
were
under the cosh from early on. (Photo: Super Cup)

#3 High pressing by EB frustrates FC Goa

East Begal were closing down the gaps quickly. (Photo: Super Cup)
East
Begal
were closing down the gaps quickly. (Photo: Super Cup)

The Gaurs are a team that likes to keep the ball and pass it from the back. They're a side that thrives on free-flowing football. However today, they were hardly given the opportunity to do so.

East Bengal approached this game with a different mentality and were intent on stifling their opponents from attempting to play their way out of their own half. Every single EB player was incessantly pressing Goa's players, especially through the first half.

When they didn't have the ball, striker, Dudu tracked back all the way to the centre circle, displaying his commitment to the cause. Gurwinder Singh was a thorn regularly halting play with both quality and cynical tackles. Goa were frustrated today and didn't like it one bit.

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