ISL 2019-20, Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC: 5 Talking Points

#1 Martin Chaves and Gyan the sliver lining for NorthEast United FC

Martin Chaves goes past Juanan

It was the 35th minute, and Bengaluru had the clear upper hand in the game, but NorthEast United FC was slowly starting to settle into their rhythm. Lalthathanga Khawlhring lobbed a through ball for Gyan over the BFC defence, and the Ghanian made no mistake to put it in the back of the net. A perfect move and finish, but the goal was ruled out due to an offside.

Before the disallowed goal happened Martin Chaves, the 21-year-old Uruguayan registered the first shot on target of the game with a good move that began from nothing. Martin cut inside beating Juanan and unleashing a right-footed curler which was fisted away by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.

In second half, The Highlanders nearly scored again from a counter-attack as Martin ran at three Bengaluru defenders before beautifully finding Gyan inside the box with a lovely chip pass. Gyan received and turned past Juanan to unleashed a powerful left-footed curler which hit the upright. It was without a doubt, the move of the match for NorthEast United FC.

Even though Bengaluru FC had the majority of the ball and created much more chances whenever the NorthEast United FC front two got the ball, they looked dangerous. The Highlanders will be hoping that Chaves and Gyan continue playing well and hope that they convert the type of chances they missed today.