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Igor Angulo’s first strike from the penalty spot this season was adopted by a 94th minute header.© Instagram
Igor Angulo scored a stoppage-time winner to assist FC Goa script an exhilarating 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC within the Indian Super League at Tilak Maidan on Wednesday. Stephen Eze (33”) had put Jamshedpur forward within the first half however Angulo’s good brace (64”, 90+4”) helped Goa declare all three factors and finish JFC’s six-match unbeaten run. Both sides confirmed attacking intent from the phrase go, however had only a single shot on course within the first half as they didn’t create clear-cut alternatives. Brandon Fernandes had an opportunity to place his aspect forward within the recreation early on when he was arrange by Jorge Ortiz on the left. The midfielder received the ball on the fringe of the field and curled on the far submit however solely to see his try miss the highest nook.
Jamshedpur broke the impasse on the half-hour mark and the purpose got here from a set-piece. Aitor Monroy put in a protracted ball on the far submit, and Eze managed to beat Mohammad Nawaz with an outstretched proper foot. The Goa goalkeeper ought to have accomplished higher.
Jamshedpur’s defence pissed off Goa’s assault within the first half, with Eze standing tall on the again. The defender was there to thwart each hazard posed by the Gaurs. Though Goa dominated by way of possession and passes, they hardly examined Jamshedpur keeper TP Rehenesh within the first 45 minutes.
JFC practically doubled the lead, quickly after the restart however Nawaz’s good save stored his aspect within the recreation. Isaac Vanmalsawma discovered Jackichand Singh and the previous Goa participant performed a first-time cross to Aniket Jadhav. He pulled the set off however an alert Nawaz did nicely to deflect the ball over the bar.
Goa squandered a chance when Angulo shot broad with solely the keeper at his mercy. Minutes later, Ortiz had a shot saved by Rehenesh. But Goa had been to not be denied. The Gaurs had been awarded a penalty when James Donachie was introduced down within the field by Alexandre Lima. Angulo despatched the keeper within the incorrect route to internet his seventh purpose of the competitors.
Jamshedpur practically restored their lead within the 70th minute however Nerijus Valskis’ brilliantly-taken free-kick got here off the crossbar.
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Goa had been fortunate to not concede late within the recreation when Valskis performed Lima on purpose. The latter took a first-time shot which hit the crossbar, bounced off the road, and got here again in to play. But replays advised that the ball bounced contained in the purpose.
That choice would value Jamshedpur expensive as Angulo guided in a corner-kick in stoppage time to reward Goa the win.
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