Indian Super Cup 2018 Final : East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC, 5 Talking Points

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Sunil Chhetri

#2 Did Gurpreet Singh Sandhu deserve a red for his cynical tackle?

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The brawl that followed after the horrendous tackle

Not for the first time this season, Bengaluru's lanky showstopper, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu lost his cool. Today, he could have easily been sent off inside the first ten minutes but for the referee who let him off the hook.

Ansumana Kromah managed to peel away from John Johnson after receiving a wonderful aerial ball. He was well on his way towards goal when Gurpreet ventured out from his box and lashed out at Kromah who had an open goal at his mercy.

Technically speaking, the referee ought to have brandished the red card to Bengaluru's keeper given that he was the last man who made that cynical tackle on East Bengal's striker. However, the given enormity of the situation - a cup final, the official displayed maturity and decided to not spoil the spectacle, brandishing only a yellow to Gurpreet.

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