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FC Goa defeat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-1 in ISL
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: FC Goa extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 2-1 win over league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) match here. A couple of goals from Brison Fernandes in either half helped the Gaurs secure all three points on Friday night. In between, Dimitrios Petratos brought the visitors back into the game with a spot-kick.
Overall, the Mariners were arguably inefficient in attack as their forwards missed an array of chances, despite taking 12 shots as opposed to the nine of the home side. The match started quite slow with both teams trying to wrestle for possession in midfield. However, FC Goa struck first blood with Brison coming up with a goal in the 12th minute. The young winger went head-on against Asish Rai on the left flank before unleashing his shot. However, the ball took a deflection off Tom Aldred’s boot before nestling into the net, catching Vishal Kaith off-guard. Despite the goal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued dominating possession and controlling the midfield. But the Gaurs held their lines brilliantly and were looking to hit on counter-attacks. Brison and Mohammed Yasir, with their pace in the wide areas, were causing problems for the Mariners.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s first shot on target came from a corner where Alberto Rodriguez rose highest to head the ball towards goal. However, Hrithik Tiwari was in a good position to gather the ball. The best chance for the visitors fell to Dimitrios Petratos right at the stroke of halftime with Manvir Singh delivering a brilliant cross from the right flank in the box. But the Australian failed to make the right connection as the ball ballooned over the bar.
