ISL 2018-19, FC Pune City 2-0 FC Goa: 5 Talking Points

FC Pune City recorded their second win in as many games as they upstaged FC Goa by a scoreline of 2-0 (Image Courtesy: ISL)
FC Pune City recorded their second win in as many games as they upstaged FC Goa by a scoreline of 2-0 (Image Courtesy: ISL)

#3 FC Goa get into the act after a slow start in the second half

FC Goa completely shifted gears and began to run riot in the opponent's final third
FC Goa completely shifted gears and began to run riot in the opponent's final third

The second half started just like the first - slow, weary and lackluster. Till the 55th minute, it was all settling in leisurely.

However, FC Goa completely shifted gears and began to run riot in the opponent's final third. Although they recorded two shots on target in the whole of the second half, this spell of sheer dominance saw them infuse a sense of confusion amongst Pune ranks.

It started with a 25-yard free-kick from Edu Bedia. The keeper was scrambling but the Spaniard's shot was just above the face of goal. A couple of minutes later, the hungry Coro received the ball in the middle and darted forward.

He skipped past and avoided three-four challenges, but his stunning solo run was halted by the last defender. Down the other end, Nawaz had to make a save off a Nim Dorjee header on the back of some good work by Ashique. All of a sudden, the game had come to life.

Minutes after the save, Boumous intercepted a pass and set Coro up. The sharpshooter's effort was once again blocked. Another shot, another block followed, as Edu Bedia was denied by a well-positioned Sarthak Golui.

Kamaljit, who enjoyed a fantastic outing between the posts, thwarted another attempt from Hugo Boumous.

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