Indian Super Cup 2018 : FC Pune City vs Shillong Lajong, 5 Talking Points

#2 Shillong's Abdoulaye Koffi breathes life into a one-sided affair

Koffi the saviour

After Pune took a 2-0 lead, it seemed like Marcelinho and co. would run riot. Things could have taken a turn for the worse for Shillong. But the trailing side delivered a killer blow scoring quality goal of their own.

Number 7 and Number 10 combined to score a wonderful opener. Lalmuanpuia released Koffi with a defence-splitting through ball. The latter shrugged off his marker, kept his cool and slotted the ball past Pune keeper, Vishal Kaith.

Despite being second best for close to 30 minutes of the game, Shillong refused to throw in the towel. A moment of creative inspiration helped them breathe life into what was initially a largely one-sided affair. Pune were taken aback by the surprise goal. Their confidence no longer was at its peak.