ISL 2018-19: FC Goa 3-2 Delhi Dynamos FC – 5 Talking Points

#5 Super comeback from Goa

Edu Bedia celebrates his goal [Image: ISL]

It’s no secret that Goa coach Sergio Lobera doesn’t mind conceding goals until his side is leading in the game. Against Jamshedpur, the strategy didn’t work as the players had endured a rare off-form. On their home ground and shaking off the only setback, they were back at their usual best.

Even after the initial domination from Delhi, Goa didn’t hold back and replied with same aggressive note. Midfielders Hugo Boumous, Edu Bedia and Jackichand Singh were combining well to keep the pressure on their opponent. On two occasions, the home side came close to scoring but both the time they were denied by Dorronsoro.

Trailing by a goal, Lobera made two changes that tilted the game in their favour. Brandon came in place off Jackichand and scored with his first opportunity. Manvir could have got his name on the score sheet too but his header missed the target by a whisker.

The Bedia-Boumous relationship finally won the game for Goa. Before Boumous took the free-kick, Bedia gestured something with his hand, probably making the direction to which way the ball should come in. Boumous did exactly that and Bedia had no problem in converting.