CHENNAI CITY STUN BAGAN
as Dheeraj in the future because he has the potential, but right now he lacks the experience,” was the coach’s response when quizzed about Gill’s error.
De Matos felt Dheeraj, who will not turn 18 until July, has not acted wisely when he should have looked to gain experience first.
“There are certain people like agents who don’t sometimes understand what is best for a player. I believed it would have been better for Dheeraj to play I-League for a bit and then take trials abroad. “As of now, he won’t be able to play for another 7-8 months because he is not yet 18. And that is time lost for him. I even advised him against leaving. But I hope I’m wrong in thinking that this decision won’t be best for him,” said the Portuguese.
The manager allayed fears about other players also flying the coop mid-season, revealing that his other players are all contracted to the AIFF.
For Chennai City FC, the moment when Kyrgyz defender Veniamin Shumeiko soared to conquer would be frozen in time. A little over one year in the I-League, they sent Mohun Bagan to their first defeat of the 2017-18 edition.
And they won 2-1 on Mohun Bagan ground playing with 10 men for 56 minutes.
Soosai Raj’s 71st minute corner-kick sailed into the goal area and Shumeiko leapt highest and over Rana Gharami to score Chennai City FC’s second goal.
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