ATK Mohun Bagan played 15 successful passes in the first 18 minutes of their 2020-21 Indian Super League (ISL) match against FC Goa on Wednesday.
Normally, it is safe to assume that such a start meant FC Goa were denying Bagan time with the ball and were knocking on the doors for an opening goal. But in this case, it was a different scenario. The Mariners were set up in their usual formation with an organized backline guarding the goal. Right from the off, there was an intent to press high up the field and win the ball in dangerous areas.