The team was trying to fight until the last minute: East Bengal FC’s Carles Cuadrat

East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat said the team was trying to fight until the last minute after their 1-0 loss against Bengaluru FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru in the opening match of the Indian Super League on Saturday.

1. Venkatesh scored in the 25th minute of the game for the home team to put the Blues in front.

The Red and Gold Brigade dominated the possession with 54.4% and took six shots off target while two of their attempts were on target. However, the visitors failed to find the back of the net.

“I think that we’ve been fighting for the result. It’s clear that the team has been trying to fight until the last minute with one player less,” the head coach said in the post-match press conference.

Sharing the importance of finding the back of the net, Cuadrat remarked, “We created two more clear chances with Souvik Chakraborty and Cleiton Silva in the second half. But, it’s football. It’s about putting the ball in the target.”

The Spaniard added that the team is following the right process and the desired results will follow.

“The team is doing the right things, trying to score and try to arrive at the opponent box. At the end, it’s about the last decision, the pass or the shoot. But I’m satisfied with the players,” he stated.

“They have been giving a lot, so the team is fighting a lot. I’m sure we’re going to get a lot of points because I saw in the match that the players are fighting for the colors,” he continued.

While speaking about the youngsters in his squad and their performances, Cuadrat said, “They are fit and doing well. They are playing in the Calcutta League.”

“In the game, we have tried to use the space with their pace. Aman CK, PV Vishnu, and Nandhakumar (Sekar) were attacking the spaces and creating chances with crosses. We tried to finish. Unfortunately, we were not able to score. But I think they will give a lot to the team in the minutes they are going to play,” he signed off.

East Bengal FC will next take on Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi on Sunday.