#5 The fans need to be less hostile
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Over the past couple of years, East Bengal and Bengaluru have built a colossal rivalry and that is reflected in the manner in which their fans engage in banter and abuse on social media and on the field.
While it is heartening to see more and more people get involved with Indian football, it must be kept in mind that developing a healthy fan culture is also necessary. After going three goals down, Bengaluru’s players, led by their captain Sunil Chettri, engaged in reckless challenges for the remainder of the game, and eventually, that resulted in an almighty brawl on the pitch and the touchline.
Some bad decisions from the referee and his team did not help either. The same hostility was reflected in the stands as well, where supporters were close to coming to blows with one another. At the end of the day, football is a game and it is important to ensure everyone enjoys their time in the stadium.
