ISL 2019, FC Goa 3-0 ATK: 5 Talking Points - Ferran Corominas Special Virtually Leaves ATK out of Top-4 Race

#4 ATK lacked the pace while going forward

Edu Garcia was the only player with a significant chance of scoring in the second half

To say the least, ATK were just too slow to react. The two early goals in both the halves were a clear testament of the same, as the home team were allowed too much freedom to operate in the middle. Coro and Co. were offered ample time to lift their heads up and pick a pass.

But having said that, what about ATK going forward? In terms of comparisons with the hosts, they were heads and heels apart, as Goa racked up chance after chance while playing quick, expansive and free-flowing football.

In the first half, there were hardly a couple of chances for the visitors, but apart from one fierce strike from distance by Edu Garcia, there was nothing too daunting for Naveen Kumar. Garcia had another shy on goal but was denied for the second time in as many minutes.

There were many occasions where the ATK players could have committed themselves in advanced positions, but that didn’t happen due to the lack of pace. It was either a long ball down the channel or a wide pass for which not many occupied the six-yard box.

Goa aren’t known for their defensive structure and approach, and even then, with all the acres of space provided, ATK couldn’t break their duck.