Indian Super League Semis FC Goa vs Delhi Dynamos FC, 2nd Leg Highlights: Goa Storm Into The Final
FC Goa become the first team to reach the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2015 with a thumping win over Delhi Dynamos FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Relive all the highlights here.
FC Goa dominated and outplayed Delhi Dynamos in the second leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final to run out deserved 3-0 winners on the night (3-1 aggregate). Dudu was the star of the match for the home team with his bustling attacking style too hot to handle for the Delhi defence. Catch all the highlights from Margao here. (News|Videos)
20:58 hrs IST: Fulltime whistle blows!! FC Goa are in the final. A complete performance from the home team has seen them overturn the one goal deficit from the first leg. Delhi Dynamos have been disappointing to say the least.
20:54 hrs IST: Five minutes have been added on to the game. Only a miracle can stop Goa from making it to the final.Â
20:48 hrs IST: Things seem to be getting out of hand in Fatorda now! A screaming match on the touchline between Delhi's Nabi, Roberto Carlos and the fourth official. Delhi need to keep their cool. There was absolutely no reason for Nabi to get involved there. Nabi, who was substituted, has been sent off for his outburst.
20:43 hrs IST: Goal!! Dudu makes it 3-0 to Goa. Seconds after missing a golden chance the big striker makes amends from close range. All but over Delhi Dynamos now.
20:39 hrs IST: Shot on Target for Delhi! Sehnaj has a shot from range but fails to trouble goalie Kattimani, who has little trouble saving it.
20:32 hrs IST: After that blitzkrieg of a first half, things finally seem to be settling down. Delhi are looking much more threatening but Goa have had chances of their own. Delhi, though, will need to find a way to score quickly with time ticking away.
20: 25 hrs IST: Rafael is stretchered off for the fourth time this evening. Zico brings on Jonatan Lucca.
20:20 hrs IST: The Dynamos finally seem to be finding their feet. A good spell of pressure in the Goa's half but nothing comes of it. But nevertheless some positive play from Roberto Carlos' men.
20:13 hrs IST: Big Chance for Goa! Fernandes' point blank shot is straight at Delhi goalkeeper Doblas, Leo Moura's follow-up ends up in the stands. Brilliant work from Dudu on the left-wing to leave his marker for dead.
20:09 hrs IST: Shot on Target! Florent Malouda does some good work there and to open up Goa defence but Nabi's shot is straight into the hands of Goa goalie Kattimani.
20:05 hrs IST: And we are back! Second half starts with Delhi having it all to do in Fatorda. FC Goa have hit them like a tornado and will look to pile on the pressure again.
19:50 hrs IST: Halftime in Fatorda! FC Goa are up 2-0 on the night (2-1 aggregate). It's been all one way traffic. FC Goa have dominated the game and have created multiple chances. Roberto Carlos will need to really boost his team's morale because they have looked absolutely clueless. Zico will want more of the same from his team and hope they don't take their feet of the gas pedal.
19:45 hrs IST: Five minutes added to the first half. Goa will look to go into halftime with their two-goal lead intact.Â
19:40 hrs IST: Leo Moura whips the ball into a dangerous area with a corner kick from the left for FC Goa. The Delhi Dynamos defence stood strong and cleared the ball away from danger.
19:34 hrs IST: Yellow Card! Dos Santos makes a clumsy tackle from behind to stop Leo Moura from advancing. First booking of the match.
19:31 hrs IST:Â Problems a plenty for Delhi manager Roberto Carlos. And look what has happened! Former Liverpool star Riise has been substituted and in comes Hans Mulder. Panic seems to have set into Delhi camp.
19:27 hrs IST: Goal! Rafael makes it 2-0 for FC Goa. Rafael's angled shot from inside the box cannons into the far post and goes in. Aggregate 2-1 to FC Goa. As it stands Goa are going to the Indian Super League final.
19:22 hrs IST: CHANCE WASTED! FC Goa's Moura plays a ball for Romeo who cuts inside from the right and shoots but it is blocked by Riise. Doblas punches the ball weakly and it finds Romeo who misses an open goal and his shot goes wide.
19:18 hrs IST: The aggregate is 1-1 now! Delhi are on the backfoot and manager Roberto Carlos has a worried look on his face. Goa have been relentless from the start and Delhi defence will have to be on their toes if they are to stay in the game.
19:11 hrs IST: Goal! FC Goa are in the lead. A brilliant left foot shot by Joffre leaves Delhi goalkeeper with no chance.
19:10 hrs IST: Chance! A long ball from Leo Moura found Rafael whose header is towards Joffre who smashes his volley over the bar. Goa are really putting the Delhi defence under pressure!
19:07 hrs IST: Corner! FC Goa have started the game brilliantly. The attacking comes from the left side of the field as Rafael's teasing cross evades Goan players and is turned away for a corner. First corner of the match goes to Goa.Â
19:01 hrs IST:Â Â The proceedings have just started and FC Goa are on the attack immediately. An inviting cross from Romeo Fernandes is glanced brilliantly by Rafael but no one in the box is there for support.
18:55 hrs IST: Delhi Dynamos captain Florent Malouda wins the toss and selects the side. FC Goa will get us underway with the kick off for the first half.
Delhi Dynamos XI: Toni Doblas (GK), Sehnaj, Anas Edathodika, John Arne Riise, Robert, Dos Santos, Florent Malouda (C), Anderson Chicao, Mama, Adil Nabi, Robin Singh.
FC Goa XI: Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Pronay Halder, Lucio (C), Arnolin Gregory, Romeo Fernandes, Leo Moura, Bikramjit, Joffre, Mandar Dessai, Rafael Coelho, Dudu
18:35 hrs IST: A warm welcome for the second leg of the first Indian Super League semi-final between FC Goa and Delhi Dynamos FC at Fatorda. Some team news coming in. While Delhi Dynamos FC have fielded an unchanged side to the one that won the first leg, Zico has made five changes to FC Goa. Dudu, Rafael Coelho, Mandar Dessai, Bikramjit and Romeo Fernandes have all been given a start in tonight's must win fixture for the home team.
A Robin Singh header was the only difference between the two teams when they clashed in the first leg at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. (Indian Super League Semi-Finals: Delhi Dynamos Aim to Seal Place in Final)
One goal deficit is not a big mountain to climb and Zico-coached FC Goa will back themselves to wipe it out, especially with the fact that they are playing at home. (Indian Super League: FC Goa Beat Delhi Dynamos, Claim Top Spot)
The fans at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda (Margao) will be expecting exactly as much from their team having seen them top the table in the group stage ahead of defending champions Atletico de Kolkata.
Will Dynamos Rue Missed Chances
However, going by the performance of Roberto Carlos' Dynamos in the first leg, things will not be that easy for the Goan outfit. (Indian Super League: 'Miffed' Roberto Carlos Won't Return to Delhi Dynamos FC)
Delhi Dynamos FC had multiple chances to increase their lead in Delhi but fluffed their lines at the crucial moment.
A visibly annoyed Carlos was left fuming at the touchline in the first leg with his team's finishing and he will be hoping dearly that the missed chances don't return to haunt him and his team.
Carlos would also excpect a better showing from ex-Chelsea winger Florent Malouda. The Frenchman missed a goal chance to put his team two ahead but shot high and wide from three yards out.
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Discount Goa at Your Own Peril
Meanwhile, FC Goa too had some chances and what would be most infuriating for manager Zico would be that one clear-cut chance fell to Leonardo da Silva Moura or Leo Moura as he is called.
The Brazilian midfielder has been the bright spark for all the good that has come attacking-wise from the Goans but inexplicably, by his standards, had an off-day in Delhi.
FC Goa have easily been the one of the most consistent teams in both seasons of the Indian Super League - if not the most consistent. They finished second in the points table last year only to lose to Atletico de Kolkata in the semi-final and this year topped the points table.
FC Goa will have to win with a two-goal margin to advance to the final. However, the match will head into extra time and then penalty shoot-out in case both teams are tied on aggregate since the Indian Super League doesn't have an away goal rule.
FC Goa beat Delhi Dynamos FC in both their home and away games in the league stage before losing the first leg of the semi-final.