ISL 2019-20: NorthEast United 0-2 Bengaluru FC | 5 Talking Points 

#4 Cuadrat's tactical shifts work a treat

Cuadrat's tactical shifts resulted in Bengaluru shutting out the second half expertly

It took only 30 minutes for Bengaluru's head coach to play his first card. Off went Sunil Chhetri from the central striker position, and on to the left wing, a position he has made his home since his first day at Bengaluru.

Ashique Kuruniyan was summoned to play in the central striker's role, and it made sense, given the young man from Kerala would have good memories of playing that role during the AFC Asian Cup in the UAE in January.

All of a sudden, Bengaluru were beginning to threaten a lot more. Udanta Singh should have put them in the lead before the break, but somehow he contrived to miss a header from three yards out, striking the crossbar, instead of a calm header into an open net.

It was really the kind of chance only Udanta could miss, with his composure in the final third still leaving a lot to be desired. Ashique was carrying a knock into the half-time interval, and he didn't emerge for the restart, with his place taken by Semboi Haokip.

Semboi wasn't flashy, and didn't do anything spectacular, but the important thing was that his presence allowed Chhetri to occupy the left flank. The skipper has developed a nice understanding with Nishu Kumar, helps the young man out defensively, and is a lot more comfortable cutting in on his right foot, from the flank.