-: GameWeek 2 BREAKDOWN :-
-: Best XI of the Week :-
Hrithik Tiwari of FC Goa, who made 5 saves inside the box and 2 high claims. He ensured a clean sheet in the match against MDSC.Ex-Mariner Prabir Das of Inter Kashi played well against Odisha FC, where he made 3 clearances and 4 recoveries defensively and at the same time, dribbled past players twice and delivered a key pass. Pol Moreno of FC Goa took 4 shot attempts, 1 of which was on target. He was involved in 46 passes and made 4 clearances and 7 recoveries for his team. Alberto Rodriguez of Mohun Bagan made 8 recoveries, 2 clearances, 1 interception and took 2 shots of his own. Having played 76 passes with 96% accuracy and 9 long balls, the Spaniard gets into the Best XI twice in a row! Akash Sangwan held his ground in the left back position and ensured a clean sheet for FC Goa by making 9 defensive contributions and making 11 recoveries.
Miguel, with another masterclass for EBFC, triumphs over SC Delhi by scoring a goal and providing an assist. He gave 6 key passes and controlled the game with long progressive runs. Anirudh Thapa has improved in his newly-found role under Coach Lobera, where he shone by giving 2 assists in 2 matches. Sanchez has scored the most brilliant goal of the week for BFC far from the box and although his team settled for 1 point, he has played wonderfully in the whole game.
Up front, Robson finally finds his mark against Chennaiyin FC. Apart from delivering 5 key passes, he has dribbled past defenders twice and sent 5 accurate long balls. With a high progressive carrying distance, he has clearly been involved in the pressure tactic of Lobera. Youssef clearly stands apart from the rest of the ISL strikers. He has now scored 4 goals in 2 games. With a run and clinical finish to Miguel’s through pass, he remains the top scorer in the league. He also showed that he is capable of taking penalties. Chhangte has reverted to his usual right-wing stance, which enabled him to attack relentlessly against KBFC. His goal gave 3 points to Mumbai City FC. With 3 key passes and 2 shots on target coming from the Mizo winger, he makes it into the Best XI.
Best Coach of the GameWeek2 award goes to Sergio Lobera. With over 600 passes played in 90 minutes, he has re-defined the capabilities of Indian midfielders in the eyes of all football enthusiasts across the world. His high pressing style and possessive style of play hasn't been a one-trick pony as his players often change positions and shift to long-ball mechanics. It remains to see if he can make better use of set pieces while also entertain the fans with newer styles of gameplay. That's all about GameWeek 2.
BEST XI of GameWeek 2
-: Expectations from GameWeek 3 :-
Mohun Bagan will face Mohammedan SC on Saturday in the Mini-Derby at VYBK. With Bagan clearly in superior form, MDSC need to step up to change the tides in their favour.The Blockbuster Match has to be on Friday when East Bengal FC take on Jamshedpur FC. As both teams have 6 points from 2 matches, this match could stand as a deciding factor in the title race. Ex-Red-and-Yellow players, Madih Talal, Messi Bouli and Mark Zothanpuia will feature for the Miners and give their best to take down the table toppers.
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