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

#3 Rowlin Borges' love story with Eelco Schattorie continues

Rowllin excelled in his role as a more advanced midfielder as he was given the license by Eelco to venture forward

People familiar with Indian football know Rowllin Borges to be a defensive midfielder often used by coaches as a defensive screen in front of the back four.

Some coaches used him as a 'regista' or deep-lying playmaker. Off late he has also been used in a box to box role with more emphasis on defence.

Eelco Schattorie is probably the first coach to use Rowllin in such an attacking role. When Eelco first started using Rowllin in this position a lot of pundits predicted it to be a futile attempt one which would doom NorthEast United FC this season. But, well the thing with football is you never know when your fate changes.

Rowllin excelled in his role as a more advanced midfielder as he was given the license by Eelco to venture forward.

He rewarded his coach's fate in him with goals, and not just goals but goals at significant time and situations.

Today was no different for the combo of Rowllin and Eelco, and one could see Putiea having a more defensive role while Rowllin went ahead and took part in the attack.

He once again showed his goal scoring talents as he scored the only goal for NorthEast United FC in the game.