ISL 2016: NorthEast United 1-0 Kerala Blasters – 5 Talking points

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Katsumi Yusa’s goal made all the difference (Image courtesy: ISL)

#2 Katsumi Yusa holds his own among the big boys

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Katsumi Yusa showed why NorthEast United were so keen to signing him (Image courtesy: ISL)

Katsumi Yusa was hands down the best player on the pitch. He showed every bit of quality he has in his game. Mohun Bagan supporters might complain about his inconsistency, but on his day, Yusa as good as anyone playing in the ISL.

Sharp on the turn, industrious, hard working and a match winner, he is as much a manger’s delight as Belgium Chocolate is to any living creature. He provided just what the NorthEast side needed alongside the pace of Nico Velez and Holicharan Narzary (to whom we will get to later).

Nelo Vingada also showed his class and his understanding of the game as a coach, he opted for the Japanese instead of their marquee player Didier Zokora. This certainly shows that having a big name alone, will not get the job done under him.

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