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NorthEast United FC and FC Goa played out a brilliant 2-2 draw at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa, as the two sides tried to take a step closer to the playoffs.
The two sides with contrasting fortunes had a surprisingly close match as Marcinho cancelled out a first-half goal by Mandar Rao Desai, while Coro's 53rd-minute strike was yet again cancelled by John Mosquera.
While NorthEast still remain second from bottom with this loss, FC Goa are now one spot below the playoff spots, and need to get back to winning ways, if they want to make the top four.
On that note, let's take a look at how the players performed.
FC Goa
Laxmikant Kattimani (7/10): Kattimani made two brilliant saves in the first half, to deny NEUFC from taking an early lead. He was also brilliant in the second half and helped Goa secure a point from the game.
Jonathan Cardozo (6/10): Cardozo was defensively beaten by Halicharan time and again and the lad's inexperience was on show in the first half. But offensively the lad was brilliant and it was his cross that gave FC Goa the lead in the first, his runs gave the likes of Robert and Halicharan problems aplenty.
Sergio Juste (6.5/10): Juste had a bittersweet game. He made some brilliant blocks and clearances, but was also beaten time and again by the likes of Marcinho. He did look to rectify his mistakes in the second half, though.
Mohamed Ali (6.5/10): Ali was just shade below his self. He had a torrid time in the first half and was merely chasing shadows. The physical presence of Danilo and Marcinho kept troubling the young lad from Goa. He improved a lot in the second half and looked to keep the defence in shape.
Narayan Das (5.5/10): Narayan had a bad day in the office. Seiminlen Doungel went past him with relative ease and kept giving the national team left back a torrid time.
Edu Bedia (7/10): Edu Bedia was the perfect screen for Goa, as he kept a lot of NEUFC attacks at bay. His anticipation and passing was also superb, and also looked to create a few chances for Goa.
Ahmed Jahouh (7/10): Jahouh was a big presence in the midfield, as he had a poor first half, but came out all guns blazing and controlled the game in the second half, it was his blocks and interceptions which were most impressive.
Manvir Singh (5.5/10): Manvir came on as an early sub for Brandon and was quiet throughout the game. He did have a few chances but he failed to utilise them properly.
Manuel Lanzarote (7.5/10): Lanzarote had another good game. His assist for the second the goal was pure class, but his set pieces were left wanting.
Mandar Rao Dessai (7/10): Mandar Rao Dessai had a bittersweet game. He started on the right side and was having problems a plenty he shifted to the left wing and came up with a goal.
Ferran Corominas (7.5/10): Coro had a hot and cold game. He didn’t have many touches of the ball but scored a brilliant goal with a one-touch finish. He also did have some good give-and-goes with Manvir but things didn’t materialise.
NorthEast United FC
TP Rehenesh (6.5/10): Rehenesh made some fine saves during the game. His confidence also looks to have improved from the last match.
Reagan Singh (6.5/10): Reagan had an average game. He was poor in defence but made up for that with his forward runs and the support he provided his wingers with
Jose Goncalves (7/10): Goncalves was guilty of ball watching during the first goal NEUFC conceded. But apart from that, he did well to keep the likes of Coro and Lanzarote quiet.
Sambinha (6.5/10): Sambinha was quite good, but was beaten a few times by the likes of Coro and Manvir. His positioning was also something that was a bit problematic.
Robert Lalthlamuana (6/10): Robert was guilty of lunging into a bad tackle which let Cardozo a free run to put in the cross for the first goal. Apart from that, Robert’s passing was also not put to the mark.
Martin Diaz (7/10): Martin Diaz had a solid game in the centre of the park, and broke down numerous Goa moves in the midfield, It was also his commanding presence that made it difficult for the Goa midfielders to control the game
Rowllin Borges (7/10): Rowllin was brilliant on the ball. He covered a lot of ground and covered for his defenders when they were out of position. His forward movement and passes were also good, and it was his one-two with Len which helped NEUFC get a point from this game.
Seiminlen Doungel (7.5/10): Len had another great game, and it was his cross that helped John Jairo score the equaliser. His runs gave the Goa defenders problems throughout the match.
Marcinho (8/10): Marcinho was guilty of missing a few chances, but didn’t fail to put the ball into the net when it mattered the most. His link-up play and pass accuracy though was poor.
Halicharan Narzary (6.5/10): Halicharan had a brilliant assist to his name, and put some good crosses into the box. However, it was his defensive duties that were left wanting as he failed to track back and cover for his defenders. He did give the Goa defenders problems aplenty, though.
Danilo (5.5/10): Danilo drew another blank and wasn’t very impressive in the game. He did work hard, though, and covered a lot of ground, but couldn’t do much with the ball.
