MB 3-1 AFC

Mohun Bagan comfortably won against Aizwal FC in the ileague opener tpday. Glenn (2) and Balwant(1) scored for Bagan while Pritam conceded an own goal.

 

Bagan’s first match against the minnows was a good kickstart to retain the title, however a lack of genuine attacking midfielder didn’t get unnoticed. Though Shilton saved three goals , he continued to make grave mistakes, that included handling the ball oit of the box. Shilton’s mistakes did not give the supporters the confidence they wanted to have to shout to have him in the first XI.

 

Regarding Yusa , he needs to improve as well, he needs to understand the supporters are looking for his service in AFC / ACL.

Balwant and Glenn seem to have been working well, and one expects their understanding will be lethal and they will score more in upcoming games.

 

 

0 – 4

The video of this game should be showed in the football academies for

1. How free kicks are converted

2. How refereeing can be ridiculous

3. How  a technically poor goalie’s inclusion in a squad can lead to humiliation.

KEB got an early lead when Judelin unnecessarily committed a foul and DuDong knew Shilton is weak in (a) positioning himself (b) how weak he is on left

DuDong made no mistake and KEB was up 1-0 in 2nd min. That was followed by series of miss passes by Bagan players and series of wasted opportunities.

DuDong increased the lead in 38th min from a disputed free kick and  a similar shot (2-0).

 

Referee started favouring  KEB as  he gave a series of free kicks.

Not only that he gave Dudu marching order for  a play acting by Khabra in the second half.

Rafiq increased margin as Shilton was caught wrong foot (3-0)

Safar had a goal line save or else the score board could have been 4-0 in regular time.

 

The 4th goal came from  corner in 94th min as Rahul header kept Shilton away.