ISL 2018, Match 37: ATK vs FC Goa, Talking Points

The kickoff was delayed five times. (Photo: ISL)
The kickoff was delayed five times. (Photo: ISL)

Keane and ATK get the start they would have hoped for

Robbie Keane was at it again.(Photo: ISL)
Robbie Keane was at it again.(Photo: ISL)

The effect of the arduous trip from Panjim to Kolkata looked evident on the visitors; the first 15 minutes saw ATK look more sprightly on the pitch than their opponents in an attempt to capitalize on the situation.

And they did - captain Robbie Keane scored in the fourth minute from a close-range header off of a Ryan Taylor free-kick. They could not kick on from there however and build on that as Goa managed to finally get into the game after the 20-minute mark.

Keane though had a very bright first half, popping up all across the front line and fashioning chances for his team. Zequinha had a chance to extend their lead, but his shot was aimed straight at the keeper when in a good shooting position. Keane also had another chance at Laxmikant Kattimani's near post which saw the keeper save the Irishman's effort.

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