Early breakthrough: Noah, proper, scores from the spot to place FC Goa in entrance within the tenth minute.
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FC Goa produced a positive show of attacking soccer to outclass defending champion Mohun Bagan SG 4-1 in an ISL-10 fixture on the Salt Lake Stadium right here on Saturday. The masterly efficiency noticed Goa consolidate its place on the high of the desk with 23 factors from 9 matches.
Bagan suffered its second successive loss to stay on 19 factors from 9 outings.
Goa took management of the proceedings fairly early and located the breakthrough within the tenth minute as winger Noah Sadaoui netted a penalty. With suspensions and accidents taking away extra fairly just a few of its regulars, Bagan couldn’t comprise the guests.
Goa doubled the lead within the forty second minute when Victor Rodriguez performed a 1-2 with Carl McHugh contained in the Bagan field, creating the chance and discovering the goal too.
Bagan’s defence faltered once more, this time in added minutes, permitting Noah the house contained in the field. The American made no mistake, scoring with an angular shot.
Down 0-3, the Kolkata big tried desperately to make a comeback. Its effort bore fruit because it pulled one again earlier than the breather by way of Dimitri Petratos’ free-kick.
Within the second half, Bagan struggled once more whereas Goa added one other purpose.
Substitute Carlos Martinez discovered the goal from the spot to cap a memorable night time for Goa.
The consequence: Mohun Bagan 1 (Petratos 45+7) misplaced to FC Goa 4 (Sadaoui 10-pen & 45+3, Rodriguez 42, Martinez 90+1-pen).
