FC Goa 5-1 NorthEast United: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | ISL 2018-19

#2 The first half turned out to be a bore fest

Coro created a few passes, but couldn't score

The first 45 minutes took an age to finish, as neither sides managed a shot on target. There were attempts from both teams, but none of the chances were converted.

FC Goa conducted one-way traffic but failed to capitalize on them. They recycled possession, racked up passes tried their best to apply a finishing touch. Jackichand Singh endured an inconsistent first half, as he picked up the right positions but didn't fabricate a telling pass. Often, from dangerous advanced positions, he threw away his chance and his first-half performance summed up Goa's first half as well.

As the minutes passed, the creativity did too. Players got static and a lack of movement from them killed the excitement of the game as there is no point of keeping the ball if the forwards aren't on the move.

NorthEast meanwhile, did more of the defending and only mustered a couple of efforts on goal. They too, contributed to a nondescript first 45 minutes.