ISL 2020: Angulo’s strike hand FC Goa 1-0 win over Odisha FC

Igor Angulo struck on the harm time of the primary half handy FC Goa a 1-Zero win over Odisha FC, their second successive win within the Hero Indian Super League right here on Saturday. The win propelled FC Goa to the fourth spot within the standings.

Angulo (45+1st minute) netted the winner to assist Juan Ferrando’s facet register one other victory.

Arshdeep Singh shone for Odisha however their inefficiency upfront meant Stuart Baxter’s facet remained winless within the competitors.

Vinit Rai was handed his first begin of the season as Odisha made 4 modifications to their line-up. Ferrando rang in only one change as Alberto Noguera changed Edu Bedia.

Goa outplayed their opponents within the first half and headed into the break with a one-goal lead. The Gaurs dominated proceedings from the beginning whereas Odisha determined to remain compact and take up the stress.

Jorge Ortiz Mendoza, a continuing risk on the left flank, had a possibility to provide Goa the lead throughout the 16th minute. Brandon Fernandes received the ball and laid down a go for Ortiz on the left. The ahead lower inside into acres of house however dragged his shot large.

However, regardless of dominating possession, the Gaurs didn’t penetrate the Odisha defence, who saved issues tight on the again.

Odisha, too utilized stress on Goa’s backline in the direction of the tip of the primary half, primarily via Diego Mauricio however the house group’s backline did nicely to thwart the hazards.

Goa’s perseverance lastly paid off in the direction of the tip of the primary half with Angulo getting himself on the scoresheet once more. Romario beat his marker on the left and located the Spaniard within the field, who created house to idiot Jacob Tratt earlier than drilling his shot into the underside left-handed nook.

The second half obtained off to an attention-grabbing begin with either side exhibiting intent.

Odisha pushed exhausting for an equaliser and almost got here shut simply earlier than the hour mark. After a counter-attack, the ball fell to Cole Alexander on the fringe of the field, however midfielder fired his shot large.

The Gaurs normal two clear-cut alternatives throughout the 64th minute however Arshdeep produced beautiful double save to maintain his facet within the recreation.

The Odisha custodian first blocked a shot from Angulo along with his leg. The ball was ultimately cleared and fell to Princeton Rebello. The substitute discovered Mendoza exterior the field however the latter was denied as Arshdeep dived full stretch. The Odisha FC keeper produced one other double save throughout the dying minutes of the sport, denying each Mendoza and Len Doungel.