ATK Mohun Bagan and Antonio Habas were subjected to a few uncomfortable questions after his team let a lead slip in the dying minutes and N...
ATK Mohun Bagan and Antonio Habas were subjected to a few uncomfortable questions after his team let a lead slip in the dying minutes and NorthEast United eked out a 1-1 draw in first leg of the Indian Super League 2020-21 semi-final.
Habas played down most concerns raised by the media but when it came to questions over his team’s desire, the Spaniard was quick to clarify.
“We are very motivated. No team in the ISL is as motivated as us so there is no chance of NorthEast United being more motivated than us,” Habas said.
When ATK Mohun Bagan stepped onto the field for the second leg, they showed exactly what their coach meant.
Menacing Mariners
The Mariners played with renewed vigour, looked sharp in their passing and movement. They showed NorthEast United that they meant business.
The Highlanders, who were guilty of a slow start in the first leg, were rattled by ATK Mohun Bagan’s quick start to the game and almost conceded in the third minute when Javier Hernandez struck the upright.
The Mariners pressed allowing no time for NorthEast United to get out and after the first ten minutes had over 60% of possession in the game, something that Habas’ side aren’t usually known for. The Highlanders struggled...
