ISL 2016: Chennaiyin FC 2-0 FC Pune City - 5 Talking Points

#4 Habas’ failed tactics

Habas made a string of substitutions in the second half to change the face of the game, but everything failed

Visiting coach Antonio Habas was visibly upset as all his tactics failed in Chennai. The ISL inaugural edition winning coach Habas made a string of substitutions in the second half to change the face of the game, but everything failed. He first got Eugeneson Lyngdoh in place of Lenny Rodrigues expecting the Bengaluru FC player to make an impact.

Then he brought in Jesus Tato, a forward in place of Eduardo Ferreira, a defender. But even this attacking substitution had no impact on FC Pune City’s play, who were overall very disappointing in the game.

Their passing accuracy was not as sound as Chennaiyin’s, nor did they have more shots on target. And even with six corners and more number of crosses (than Chennaiyin), they could not convert any of the chances created.