GOA: FC Goa registered back-to-back wins at home as they edged past Punjab FC 2-1 at the Fatorda Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Asmir Suljic handed Punjab FC the early lead before Armando Sadiku and Iker Guarrotxena registered their names on the scoresheet for FC Goa to secure their third win of the ongoing season.
The visitors took the lead when Asmir Suljic scored in the 13th minute. It was an excellent cross from Nihal Sudheesh, who lost Boris Singh on the left flank before drilling in a low cross. It was intended towards Luka Majcen, who left it for the onrushing Suljic which surprised the FC Goa backline. The Bosnian made no mistake in recording the first strike of the night.
The equaliser came in the 22nd minute when Ayush Chhetri and Sahil Tavora worked out off a tight space in midfield before the latter played it to Key Performer of the Match Iker Guarrotxena in an advanced position. The Spaniard delivered a deft pass to play Sadiku through on goal. With plenty of work to do, the Albanian showed his goal-scoring prowess as he slotted it past Ravi Kumar and a horde of Punjab FC defenders to level the scores.
Unlike the first period, it were the hosts, who had the better start to the second half as they took the onus in the 49th minute when Guarrotxena found a way past Ravi Kumar, following a fast counter-attack, to hand FC Goa a crucial lead.
After the international break, Punjab FC will return home to face NorthEast United on November 23, whie FC Goa will be in action when they will face Kerala Blasters away from home on November 28.
(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)
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