KOLKATA: Being clinical and not carefree is key to Carles Cuadrat's football mantra and East Bengal FC seem to be benefitting from it early in the season.
In the recent past, the red-and-gold brigade's ambitions have been in a state of degeneration. However, if three wins in a row, including the one against Mohun Bagan, insinuate at East Bengal's aspirations to turn a corner this time around, they will face a test of character against NorthEast United FC, a team pursuing similar goals, when the two will kick off the first semifinal of the ongoing Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday.