Published 22:29 IST, November 22nd 2020
Angulo's brace helps Goa hold Bengaluru to 2-2 draw
Spanish striker Igor Angulo's double strike scripted FC Goa's spectacular comeback as they held Bengaluru FC to a 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League encounter, here on Sunday.
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Spanish striker Igor Angulo's double strike scripted FC Goa's spectacular comeback as y held Bengaluru FC to a 2-2 draw in an Indian Super League encounter, here on Sunday.For Bengaluru, Cleiton Silva (27') and Juanan Gonzalez (57') scored and till hour mark, Sunil Chhetri's men looked on course for an easy win.Goa dominated possession early on, with Bengaluru happy to sit back and maintain ir defensive shape. However, both teams failed to create clear-cut opportunities in opening quarter.Bengaluru registered ir first shot on goal in 11th minute when Ashique Kuruniyan cut inside from left, beating three men, before switching onto his weaker right foot.However, his tame attempt was comfortably collected by Goa custodian Mohammad Nawaz.
Three minutes before half-hour mark, visitors got ir lead in unusual fashion, a throw-in creating confusion in Goa box.Harmanjot Khabra's throw from left was flicked on towards face of goal after Jorge Ortiz Mendoza's clearance. Silva was first to react and headed home to hand Bengaluru lead.It wasn't until 45th minute that Goa got ir first shot on goal. Seriton Fernandes' cross found Angulo, whose deft flick went straight to Bengaluru keeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.
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visitors made one change after change of ends, with Deshorn Brown replacing Kristian Opseth.Bengaluru soon doubled ir lead and it came through a set-piece again, with Juanan getting on scoresheet - club's 100th goal in ISL history.
Goa's defence was caught napping as a free-kick by Kuruniyan was dded on by Brown towards Erik Paartalu. Australian headed ball onto Gonzalez's path. Spaniard made mistake from close range and scored on volley.
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Goa made two attacking substitutions around hour mark, bringing on Brandon Fernandes and Alberto guera, and soon found ir way back in to contest with two goals from Angulo in of three minutes.Angulo first cut short deficit with a neat finish (66th) following lovely link-up play between Fernandes and guera.
striker n chested a ball into net for equaliser (69th )after substitute Alexander Jesuraj played a square pass from right.
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Mendoza had a chance to score winner for Goa in injury time. However, his shot was kept away by Sandhu.
(IM CREDITS:Twitter/@FCGoaOfficial)
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22:29 IST, November 22nd 2020