FC Goa 5-1 NorthEast United: 5 Talking Points & Tactical Analysis | ISL 2018-19

#5 Does confidence play a huge role in the ISL?

Sergio Lobera's team looked far from their best until the first goal

Till Coro's technically perfect first goal, FC Goa recycled possession, tried to break through the lines, but were far from their best. Not only did they surrender the ball cheaply, but also made a mess out of the defensive setup at times.

They relied on a few moments of fortune, but once Coro broke the deadlock, the orange-and-white army looked a different opposition altogether. In the blink of an eye, any doubts over the team's goal-scoring problems, their chances to qualify and the rest were put to bed.

Out of nowhere, Goa started to appear like the FC Goa of old. They oozed confidence and conviction. In a span of few minutes, Coro and co. put the result beyond NorthEast's reach. Does confidence play such a huge role in shaping a team's outcomes?

All of FC Goa's fatigue vanished after the goal. Quite staggering, isn't it?