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

#1 Did the long break prove to be FC Goa's nemesis?

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After five wins from their first seven fixtures, FC Goa are now winless in three games and all of a sudden not so comfortable.

With 17 points from 10 games, they will now have to muster a run of positive results and close the gap of Bengaluru FC.

Their previous game, prior to this one, was on 28 November against ATK. While a 14-day long gap provides a chance for teams to regroup, revitalize and go out there with charged batteries, the Gaurs unfortunately and uncharacteristically, looked rusty and slow.

The major problem was their speed while moving the ball from defence to attack. With the possession-based philosophy introduced by Lobera, the defenders were expected to move it quicker, while the men at the center were supposed to close down the distance between themselves and the last line - something that neither party conducted.

As aforementioned, FC Goa will have to reassemble, script out a clear, fast-paced game plan and stick to the basics, just like they did in the early days of the campaign.