ISL 2018-19, FC Pune City 2-0 FC Goa: 5 Talking Points

#2 Marcelinho scores an absolute screamer

Brazilian magic was on show today (Image Courtesy: ISL)

70th minute of the match. Reddy decided to throw on the pacy Diego Carlos at the expense of marquee man Marcelinho. A few seconds later, the same man who was about to be taken off, scored an absolute golazo.

Rewind to the 65th minute, FC Goa's defenders were getting shots away and FC Pune City were almost caged at the back.

However, as they have done so far this season, the hosts relied on their counter-attacking prowess and through the forward, launched a couple of fierce strikes on goal.

Marcelinho pick-pocketed the rather sturdy Mourtada Fall and with his weaker foot, was destined to find the back of the net. But, an outstretched arm from teenage sensation Mohammad Nawaz kept the scoreline to 0-0.

However, they couldn't keep the FC Pune City striker quiet for any longer. He was picked out in the middle of the pitch with acres of space to exploit.

No one knows where the Goa midfield was, and owing to their lazy approach, Lenny Rodrigues and Jahouth were ultimately punished.

The goalscorer brought the ball to his left and struck the ball with venom. No one closed him down and Nawaz's fingertips weren't enough to keep him out.