That's all from this game. Tomorrow, Kerala Blasters FC will be hosting Chennaiyin FC at 1930 IST. Do join us for all the action. Cheers!
Awards
Mandar Rao Dessai collects the Club Award as FC Goa emerged victorious. Jackichand Singh receives the Limitless Player of the Match Award for his opening goal. The Winning Pass of the Match is bagged by Ferran Corominas for his involvement in the first goal. Brandon Fernandes is given the Emerging Player of the Match Award while Ferran Corominas is also awarded the Hero of the Match.
Dominating performance by FC Goa
3-0 to FC Goa and believe me, it could have been many more. The kind of dominance they showed in the attacking third was simply amazing. In the past few games post the winter break, it appeared that the Gaurs were losing their goal-scoring mojo but all those thoughts should rest in peace now. Their star player Ferran Corominas was involved in all the three goals this evening as FC Goa jumped to the number 2 spot in the points table. The second half was slightly better for ATK in terms of their attacking game but it didn't result in any goal. Naveen Kumar, who spent most of the first half cooling his heels, made a few stupendous stops and never allowed the touring team to build any momentum. With this defeat, ATK remain sixth and their chance of finishing in the top 4 is looking increasingly difficult.
90'
Full time
A foul by Hugo Boumous on Gerson Vieira and the former is shown a yellow card. That's the last action of this game as the referee soon blows the final whistle. FC Goa take all three points.
90'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Hugo Boumous
90'
Way off target
FC Goa have not pulled down the shutters yet. They want another goal. Jackichand Singh makes a good run from the right and loops in a pass inside the box to Manvir Singh. He chests it down in the path of Hugo Boumous who takes his shot but hits it way over target.
90'
Added time
4 minutes have been added to this half.
89'
Heated exchange
Edu Bedia is lying flat on the ground as he was pushed down. Appears that it's Balwant Singh who was face-to-face with Bedia and pulls him down. Yellow for him.
89'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - ATK : Balwant Singh
86'
Last substitution for FC Goa
Manvir Singh gets his chance for the last few minutes, in place of Brandon Fernandes.
86'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Manvir Singh, Out: Brandon Fernandes)
83'
No hat-trick for Ferran Corominas
The Spaniard, who was involved in all the three goals this evening, has run his race. He is getting replaced by Zaid Krouch.
83'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Zaid Krouch, Out: Ferran Corominas)
81'
GOOALLLL
Easy-peasy. FC Goa are 3-0 up now. Ferran Corominas stands up to take the penalty and nails it, beating the keeper to his right. Boom!!!
81'
Goal-Penalty
Goal-Penalty - FC Goa : Ferran Corominas
79'
Penalty
Rash, very rash. Ferran Corominas tries to cut inside the box but Ricky Lallawmawma puts his leg in the way to bring down the Spaniard. The referee quickly points to the spot. It doesn't go down well with Andre Bikey who pushes the referee and bags a yellow card.
79'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - ATK : Andre Bikey
76'
Missed by a whisker
Brandon Fernandes with a key pass and Ferran Corominas is set free. The Spaniard runs inside the box with the ball, has just the keeper to beat but kicks it too close and Bhattacharja tips it behind. The class of Coro should have done better.
74'
Off target
After a battle on the left flank, finally the ball falls to Hugo Boumous. He takes a long-range shot but it brushes Andre Bikey and goes out for a corner.
71'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - ATK : Ankit Mukherjee
71'
First substitution for FC Goa
Hugo Boumous replaces Ahmed Jahouh on the field. Like for like replacement, this. Just bringing in fresh legs.
71'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Goa (In: Hugo Boumous, Out: Ahmed Jahouh)
70'
Should have done better
Jayesh Rane with a run from the right. He sends in a cross for Edu Garcia inside the box but the keeper reaches it first and makes the stop.
70'
Finds the keeper again
Balwant Singh speeds in with the ball from the midfield, looks up and finds Edu Garcia on his right. He nudges it in Edu's path who takes a shot but gets blocked by Naveen Kumar.
68'
Another substitution
Ankit Mukherjee is employed now by ATK. He is on for Pritam Kotal.
The away side is trying desperately to break forward but their every move is getting cleared by the alert FC Goa defense. Edu Garcia has a good long-range shot but Naveen Kumar jumps and tips it over the bar.
62'
Balwant in action straightaway
Edu Garcia with a loopy ball at the far post inside the box. Balwant is at the end of it but his header finds the keeper.
62'
Substitution
Balwant Singh is on the field, replacing Hitesh Sharma.
A 25-yard free kick for FC Goa and Edu Bedia is behind it. Does well to shoot it over the wall but it has gone straight into the hands of the keeper.
54'
Yellow card
John Johnson grabs Edu Bedia by the neck and pulls him down. The referee sees it clearly and has no qualms in showing yellow.
54'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - ATK : John Johnson
52'
GOOALLLLL
Ferran Corominas scores and FC Goa lead 2-0! He initiates the move by passing the ball to Mandar Rao Dessai at the edge of the box. Desai takes the full-blooded shot but Arindam Bhattacharja blocks it out. The rebound falls to Coro who shoots it past the keeper to double the lead.
52'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Ferran Corominas
47'
Off target
Mandar Rao Dessai wins the ball from the back and runs forward from the left flank. He releases a good cross right at the face of the goal and finds Edu Bedia. But the Spaniard kicks it off target. Should have nailed it.
46'
What was that?
A back pass to Naveen Kumar by Mourtada Fall and Kumar is put under pressure by Andre Bikey. Naveen tries to clear it away but Hitesh Sharma slides forward and kicks it in the direction of the goal. Naveen Kumar recovers quickly to stop the ball. Positive start from ATK!
46'
Second half begins...
FC Goa set the ball rolling in this half. Let's football.
Half time
It's been all FC Goa! The scoreline doesn't do justice to the kind of dominating football they played in the first 45 minutes. After opening their account in the first minute itself through Jackichand Singh, the hosts kept on attacking relentlessly. It would be wrong to say that ATK defended bravely as many shots missed the target by sheer luck. The touring team found it really tough to move the ball in the opposition's box and there weren't many (read any) moves from them to trouble Naveen Kumar. They will have to come out with some other strategy after the break to counter Goa's free-flowing attacking game. Do join us in a short while.
45'
Off target
Mandar Rao Dessai sets up Ahmed Jahouh with a nice pass forward. Jahouh takes a long-range shot, targets the post to his left but it goes just wide.
45'
Added time
2 minutes more left in this half.
42'
Substitution
Everton Santos cannot continue with a swollen leg and is replaced by Andre Bikey.
42'
Substitution
Substitution - ATK (In: Andre Bikey, Out: Everton Santos)
41'
What a save!
Seriton Fernandes passes it on to Ferran Corominas inside the box. The Spaniard turns and then takes a shot on target but Arindam Bhattacharja reacts brilliantly to stop it with a dive to his left.
40'
First yellow of the evening
Mourtada Fall in a bid to win the ball from behind has pulled down Jayesh Rane. The referee immediately flashes yellow.
40'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Goa : Mourtada Fall
37'
Up and over
Edu Garcia steps up to take the free kick from 30 yards out. Hits it over the wall and it's too high. Should have done better with the set-piece.
35'
Everton Santos injured
Lenny Rodrigues tries to snatch the ball away from Everton Santos and seems to have stomped on the Brazilian's feet. Has twisted his ankle badly and is leaving the field. Not a good sight.
33'
Foul
Ahmed Jahouh with a loose tackle on Kalu Uche who was looking to run away with the ball. Jahouh puts his right leg in his way and brings down Uche.
30'
Loose attempt
Mandar Rao Dessai is just outside the box and goes for a long-range shot. Everton Santos comes in the way of his shot and it goes out for a corner. FC Goa take a short corner but nothing comes from it yet again.
27'
Injury break
Mandar Rao Dessai seems to have pulled his hamstring. The physio is summoned. The midfielder has been brilliant so far and FC Goa will hope that there is nothing serious with him.
22'
FC Goa on the attack
It's been relentless attacking game from the Gaurs. Once again Ahmed Jahouh initiates it from the middle of the park and finds Mandar Rao Dessai in the left flank. He sends across a cross inside the box but there is no one to nudge it in. The ball is once again played inside the 18-yard box by Brandon Fernandes but this time Arnab Mondal kicks it out of danger. Phew! We can smell another goal here.
20'
Coro finds the keeper
Ahmed Jahouh with a key pass to Ferran Corominas who breaks in and is in a one-on-one situation with the keeper. The Spaniard pulls the trigger, it's on target but Arindam Bhattacharja does enough to block it out for a corner. Nothing came from the set-piece.
18'
Off side
...but it was a nicely weighed cross inside the box from Brandon Fernandes. It's intended to find the head of Ferran Corominas but he gets tackled. Also, the linesman has his flag raised.
13'
Almost another goal
Mandar Rao Dessai is everywhere. He is behind most of the moves. This time he releases a superb cross inside the box from the left flank. Ferran Corominas picks it but is a shade late in reacting. Mishits his attempted shot and it goes out for a goal kick. ATK are found wanting at the back. They need to buck up.
8'
A good move wasted!
Edu Bedia with a lovely loopy ball from the midfield. It goes over the defensive line of ATK and Mandar Rao Dessai speeds forward to take the ball at his feet. He is a shade late in releasing the ball for Brandon Fernandes who runs forward but is then tackled inside the box. Danger averted as far as ATK are concerned.
5'
Goa maintaining good pressure
The hosts are keeping the possession among themselves and are making ATK run around. Another move developed from the left flank, initiated by Mandar Rao Dessai but nothing came out from it.
1'
GOOALLLLL
FC Goa have opened their account in no time. A great run from Ferran Corominas from the right, he speeds inside the box and then passes it to Jackichand Singh. Singh accepts it at his feet and spanks it at the near post. A cracking beginning and the crowd is enjoying.
1'
Goal
Goal - FC Goa : Jackichand Singh
1'
Kick off
ATK have the first touch on the ball and we are underway. Let's football.
Toss
FC Goa win the toss and choose the side. They will attack from right to left in the first half.
National Anthem
Time to feel patriotic. The beautiful national anthem of India is being played at the jam-packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
ATK - Playing XI
Gerson Vieira, John Johnson (C), Arnab Mondal, Ricky Lallawmawma, Everton Santos, Kalu Uche, Jayesh Rane, Hitesh Sharma, Pritam Kotal, Edu Garcia, Arindam Bhattacharja (GK).
FC Goa - Playing XI
Ahmed Jahouh, Mandar Rao Dessai (C), Ferran Corominas, Brandon Fernandes, Jackichand Singh, Carlos Pena, Seriton Fernandes, Edu Bedia, Lenny Rodrigues, Mourtada Fall, Naveen Kumar (GK).
A crunch game!
The race for a top 4 finish is heating up with every passing day and now it's the turn of FC Goa to host ATK in Match 76 of this edition's ISL. The hosts are currently placed fourth in the points table and would be looking to consolidate their position further. Since the winter break, their frontline has struggled to score goals freely but to make up for that, their usually weak defensive line has upped its game. Given the quality they possess in the attacking third, the hosts won't be bothered too much and would just like to grab all points from this encounter. ATK are out of top 4 at the moment and every game is of utmost importance for them. Just like the Gaurs, they have been excellent post the winter break and would like to maintain the same intensity. The presence of Manuel Lanzarote, Edu Garcia has given them a lot of firepower going forward and it's their defense which has to be on the money in this crunch game. They have developed a habit of leaking late goals and need to keep a guard on that. With so much at stake, we are expecting a cracking game of football.