Super Cup 2019, Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC: 5 Talking Points

Anirudh Thapa of Chennaiyin FC in a tussle for possession with Reagan Singh of NorthEast United during their Super Cup match
Anirudh Thapa of Chennaiyin FC in a tussle for possession with Reagan Singh of NorthEast United during their Super Cup match

#4 NorthEast United FC a two-person show in the attacking third?

NorthEast United FC missed the combo of Gallego and Ogbeche today
NorthEast United FC missed the combo of Gallego and Ogbeche today

NorthEast United FC have been superb in this season ISL, but Gallego and Ogbeche have shared most of their attacking workload and scored most of the goals and has the highest assists too.

Today the Highlanders started without both Barth and Gallego in a crucial game for the first time this season, and its effect is there for all to see.

Even though NorthEast United FC took the initial lead in the game, their attacking third looked jaded and unimpressive.

Without Barth and Gallego NorthEast United FC just don't look to be the same side. Their whole creativity in midfield disappears, and the entire team seems to be one disjointed unit.

NorthEast United FC was forced to field a half fit Ogbeche in the second half to try and find the equaliser which didn't happen.

Without Gallego, the NorthEast United FC midfield lacked creativity and the transition from defence to attack lacked swiftness.

Overall, NorthEast United FC missed the combo of Gallego and Ogbeche today.

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Edited by Alan John
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