I-League 2017/18: Mohun Bagan vs Minerva Punjab, 5 Talking Points

Another frustrating loss for Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan players Dipanda Dicka and Cameron Watson wear a dejected look

Shankarlal Chakraborty got off to a winning start after taking over from Sanjoy Sen in Bagan's previous game against Aizawl FC. But on Wednesday, there was to be no joy for Chakraborty and the Mariners.

Instead, it was a repeat of what happened the last time they played under Sen. They had lost 1-2 at the Kolkata Maidan to Chennai City FC, a result that saw the eventual resignation of Sen and now they've gone down at home to Minerva as well. It is scarcely believable that Bagan would lose both of their matches against teams that got into the I-League just last season.

Before the match, Chakraborty said they had special plans for Chencho, but they definitely didn't walk the talk.

It was another underwhelming performance from Bagan as they just looked short on confidence. Event though they had the lion's share of possession in the opening 20 minutes, the Mariners weren't able to make anything of it. And when they went a goal down, you could see a sense of panic and agony setting in. They never recovered from that and were soon two down.

Yes, they are missing players, but those available are not performing to the best of their abilities either. Kingsley Eze's stoppage-time belter of a strike was nothing more than a consolation.