Bambolim: After Antonio Habas, head coach of ATK Mohun Bagan, drew 1-1 with NorthEast United in the first match of the Indian Super League (ISL), he is now concentrating on the two-legged match, as he believes that there is no chance for opponents to book a place to sleep in the final round.
Idrissa Sylla put down a header to help NorthEast United ATK Mohun Bagan draw 1-1 at GMC Stadium on Saturday.
The second-half substitute struck in the fourth minute of injury time to cancel David Williams’ 34th-minute goal. The result also meant that Khalid Jamil was still unbeaten in the competition and NorthEast’s winning run extended to ten matches.
‘In the semi-final there are two matches. it is important to win 4-0. But I do not remember many teams with big differences. Maybe last season with (FC) Goa, but not anymore, “Habas said after the game.
“I do not remember the chance for the opponents. They only had free kicks and long balls. I think we have the opportunity in the second game and have to win, “he added.
Habas said they are strong enough to tackle opponents, although they are missing some key players.
‘We do not have Edu Garcia, Tiri, Sandesh (Jhingan) and what is the problem? I do not know. I do not understand. We played 75 minutes better than the opponent. After that, we committed the offense and the free kick. “I do not remember any opportunity for opponents,” he said.
‘We had the opportunity to score in the first 45 minutes. After that, this match had a lot of tension. It is not necessary to win the first match. I remember a team winning the first game 3-0 and then being eliminated. We are the most motivated team in the ISL, ”Habas concluded. ATK Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United will now close horns in the second leg of the ISL semi-final on Tuesday.
Source: Telangana Today