FC Goa Beat Punjab FC 2-1 To Climb To Top-Three In ISL Standings
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FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings.
FC Goa registered a 2-1 victory over Punjab FC on Wednesday in the Indian Super League marking their second consecutive win to climb to top-three in standings. Having played their second match in five days, FC Goa maintained their excellent form after breaking Bengaluru FC's unbeaten streak 3-0, gaining a significant boost in confidence. The win was thanks to the efforts of Iker Garrotxena, who scored one in the 49th minute and assisted in another scored by Armando Sadiku in the 22nd minute. Punjab FC took the early lead through Asmir Sujik's strike in the 13th minute.
However, the advantage lasted only nine minutes, as Sadiku equalised with a well-executed finish after a pass from Garrotxena.
The teams were unable to capitalise on further chances, and the first half ended 1-1.
In the second-half, FC Goa played with greater pace and intensity.
This paid off just four minutes after the break when Garrotxena scored the winning goal in the 49th minute.
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