Indian Super Cup 2018 : Mohun Bagan vs Shillong Lajong, 5 Talking Points
A dominating performance by Mohun Bagan saw them register a routine 3-1 victory over Shillong Lajong in Wednesday's Indian Super Cup quarter-finals.
Faiaz, Nikhil Kadam, and a Laurence Doe own goal ensured Bagan safe passage into the final four.
Lajong came out second best in all areas of the pitch. This victory means Mohun Bagan will face the winners of Bengaluru FC and Neroca FC in the semi-finals.
Here are the major talking points from tonight's entertaining clash.
#1 Aggressive Mogun Bagan pile on the pressure early
Today's quarter-final clash was a battle between the third best and sixth best team in the I-League.
Understandably, it was the Kolkata giants who started on a positive note. The men in white were extremely aggressive and physical in their approach.
Shillong attempted to slow down the game but Bagan's front men and midfielders pressed them incessantly which made for an extremely intriguing start to the game.
Two completely different approaches resulted in an exciting match.
Bagan forward, Dipanda Dicka led proceedings while there were at least six Bagan players in Shillong's half, enforcing themselves onto their opponents.
While Lajong were wasteful on the ball, their opponents were omnipresent and ever-ready to pounce on them as they piled on the pressure from minute one.