GOA: 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 Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday, December 20, 2024.

A couple of goals from Key Performer of the Match, Brison Fernandes, in either half helped the Gaurs secure all three points. In between, Dimitrios Petratos brought the visitors back into the game with a spot-kick.

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.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s persistence finally paid off as Petratos converted from the spot in the 55th minute. The Green and Maroons earned the penalty after Armando Sadiku handled the ball in the box following Petratos’ cross. The Australian stepped up and slotted the ball into the top left corner.

In the 64th minute, Sadiku was unmarked in the box but he failed to make a proper connection. Four minutes later, Brison completed his brace from a similar opportunity as he headed the ball home following a beautiful cross from Borja.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Punjab FC on December 26, while FC Goa will lock horns against Odisha FC on January 4.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)