Super Cup 2019: Mumbai City FC 0-2 Chennaiyin FC - 5 Talking Points - John Gregory's men qualify for the Quarterfinals

#5 Mailson and Renthlei dealt with long balls very well

Mailson Alves

Mumbai City FC had the plan to win the midfield battle during the first half. Simultaneously, one of their attackers would be running behind the defenders to explore the possibility of a counter attack.

When the wingers were doubling up on Renthlei and Mailson Alves, the duo did well to give no headaches for their goalkeeper Karanjit Singh. Since they struggled to move the ball faster, Costa had the plan to cause havoc through long balls, but it did not pay off as the midfielders and wingers lost their energy in the first half itself.

Mailson won plenty of aerial duels in the first half to give assurance to his side defensively. Renthlei decided to stay with the defense during the first thirty minutes of the game before moving further higher up the pitch and link up with the attackers.