Indian Super Cup 2018 Final : East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC, 5 Talking Points

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Sunil Chhetri

Rahul Bheke, Sunil Chhetri and Miku all got on the score-sheet as Bengaluru FC lifted the inaugural 2018 Indian Super Cup, registering a 4-1 win over East Bengal.

Kromah's magical bicycle kick went in vain as the Kolkata giants imploded and handed BFC a lifeline. Having taken the lead, the I-League team failed to keep their calm. Here are the major talking points from today's exciting final.

#1 Hectic start to the game

Being a final, one would have imagined Bengaluru and East Bengal would be a tad tentative in the early stages of the match. However what transpired was completely opposite. The viewers were treated to a spectacle as both sides from minute one attempted to find an early opening.

The game lacked fluidity and style early on. It was more of a case of both sides refusing to back down in their attempt to make a statement. At one end, Udanta looked to play on the shoulders of his marker and made things exciting down the flanks.

At the other end, Katsumi was involved in the thick of things and instilled a sense of urgency among his players who seemed pumped and focused for today's game.

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