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#3 Helder Postiga vs NorthEast United FC
Helder Postiga is a magician, and very few would deny that. Having made his debut last season with two brilliant goals, before he picked up an injury, the Portuguese marquee player decided to give the Indian Super League another go.
Postiga started the league well, contributing in his team’s draw against Chennaiyin FC and victory over the Kerala Blasters. After a minor injury sabbatical, Postiga had joined the side and was looking for that breakthrough match to get his form back, and it came against NorthEast Untied away at Guwahati. Postiga did not start the game, and NorthEast United’s Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro had already given the home team a 1-0 lead.
As the game re-started, Jose Molina threw in his wildcard, his marquee player, Helder Postiga. Postiga came in for Sameegh Doutie, who had done a lot of running but had been ineffective. Postiga gave the away team the much-needed calmness on the pitch, controlling proceedings just behind Javi Lara and Juan Belencoso. The Portuguese started weaving his magic in the 63rd minute, scoring from a brilliant cross from Lalrindika Ralte to open the flood-gates.
While the game was level, the attacking and winning intent was clear on the pitch from the visitors. ATK was building attacks after attacks, with Postiga at the heart of every chance created. In the 81st minute, the former Portuguese striker cut in from the left and played a delightful ball to Spanish striker Juan Belencoso, who had to just tap in from three yards.
The striker did not make a mistake and Kolkata got the three points they thoroughly deserved, much to the brilliance of the 46th-minute substitute Helder Postiga.
