Kerala Blasters vs ATK Mohan Bagan Reveiw Thread #YennumYellow #ISL

So as expected ATKMB started in a 3-5-2 formation and played on counters. KBFC in paper was on 4-3-3. But actually started 4-1-1-3-1, With Cido as 8 ( Box to box) and Sahal as 10 (Creator). Gary Hooper as the sole Striker. #YennumYellow #ISL

KBFC had the more possession that's expected with Kibu style of play. And all the players looked confident on the ball. That's a positive. From a tactical point of view one would argue Habbas wanted KBFC to have the ball. Especially in the parts of Pitch they had. #YennumYellow

KBFC had more possession in non threatening parts of Pitch. Either playing out from the back or playing in the midfield . In first half they allowed KBFC to have more possession in the right wing. This was not by chance, this was by design. #YennumYellow #ISL

They allowed prashant to have the ball taking calculated risk that it won't hurt them. Soosai going injured also contributed to this. Sadly the penetration didn't come from right wing. As Ritwick was easily marked out by Jhingan and one mid #YennumYellow #Isl

Nevertheless the build up play of KBFC was something good. The triangle of Costa- Kone- Gomez worked really well. Gomes is a real good DM. Equally adept at receiving the ball, picking out a pass or dribbling away. #YennumYellow #ISL

In the Second half KBFC realized that nothing is happening through the right wing. And they concentrated through creating through left wing or midfield. Which kind of beared fruit with that Sahal big Chance and hoppers through ball. #YennumYellow #ISL

But for Kibu's system to work perfectly the No 10 should be a hub of creation. Which Sahal sadly wasn't yesterday. Sahal with his 360 degree turns and back pass to defenders or GK exactly isn't creation Kibu is looking for from a 10. #YennumYellow #ISL

Hooper is a Striker who is a poacher. If you see his profile most of his goals came from the box. So you do need service into the box. Most of our chances came from left wing because that's where the Crosses and through balls coming from. #YennumYellow #ISL

But all for this and for the praise ATKMB was getting from the pundits on show. They created so few chances too. This was going to be a drab 0-0 draw. Actually it looked like KBFC was the champions and ATKMB was playing them. #YennumYellow #ISL

Am not talking about playing on the counter because that's their tactics and am all for that. But even while playing that you can look like a far better team. They didn't. The goal came from mishaps between our two players going for one header. #YennumYellow #ISL

And it fell to the right person. Roy Krishna is clinical in finishing and he showed that again. And Tiri had a huge game in center of defense. But I think there is vulnerability in thay defense. A more set attacking team can create havoc there. #YennumYellow #ISL

One other thing I noticed was KBFC haven't worked on set pieces that much. Both attacking and defending. That needs to be done. It is understandable as Kibu might be working on playing style more now. Kibu himself said we would be better in a month than now #YennumYellow #ISL

As for the defeat and trolls. Ignore and move on. And if some of them stopped watching after yesterday, GOOD RIDDANCE. For next match I want the midfield balance sorted. Maybe Facundo and Putiea in. Hopefully Nishu is fit for RB. Keep supporting. PS - 2014, 2016 season anyone😉