GOA: FC Goa triumphed over Bengaluru FC 3-0 at the Fatorda Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

A second-half flourish from Manolo Marquez’s men saw Bengaluru FC taste defeat for the first time in the ongoing season. Key Performer of the Match Armando Sadiku was once again the protagonist with a goal and an assist while Brison Fernandes and Dejan Drazic also joined the party for the Gaurs.

After several trials and errors, the hosts finally took the lead in the 63rd minute courtesy of their talisman Armando Sadiku. It was Mohammad Yasir, who pickpocketed Pedro Capo and ran at the Bengaluru FC backline before finding Sadiku in the box with a brilliantly-weighted cross. The Albanian made no mistake in finding the back of the net from close range.

In the 71st minute, Marquez decided to freshen things up as he brought on Brison Fernandes, replacing Yasir and the youngster made an instant impact. Sadiku’s energetic press allowed him to win a ball from Gurpreet. The forward passed it back to Brison, who came up with a sensational long-range strike from the right, catching Rahul Bheke and the entire Blues backline off-guard as the Gaurs doubled their lead.

FC Goa will next play Punjab FC on November 6 whereas Bengaluru FC face NorthEast United on November 8.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)