Match Review FC Goa V/S Bengaluru FC [14/3/2024]

The match progressed with both teams demonstrating sheer determination.


FC Goa followed the 4-2-3-1 formation whereas BFC used the 4-3-1-2 pattern.


FC Goa’s head coach Manolo Marquez had made 4 changes to his side in the starting 11 namely bringing on Narayan, Rowllin, Boris and Carlos Martinez.


BFC’s head coach G. Zaragoza had only made one change to his side as Shivaldo was bought on.


HEAD TO HEAD MATCHES stats:

FCG

TOTAL MATCHES - 15

BFC

4

Won

7

7

Lost

4

4

Draw

4

17

goals

25

 

This game was assured to be intense as both the teams fought for the 3 points.

FIRST HALF

The intense battle began with Shivaldo Singh giving Bengaluru FC the lead in the 2nd minute. Little confusion at the back and the sidelines of FC Goa questioning it for an offside but no, it was a clear onside giving Bengaluru FC an electrifying start away from home.


FCG tried to build pressure on BFC’s defence but Gurpreet Singh Sandhu managed to keep control over the lead as he made important saves.

FC Goa’s goalkeeper Dheeraj made slight errors that could’ve cost them the game.


Bengaluru FC failed to maintain the pressure as they continuously fell back to defend their lead.


22nd minute and FCG’s Odei Onaindia managed to score the equaliser. There was a slight confusion regarding whether it was a goal or not and the referee Crystal John had to consult the linesman to conclude.


It was a goal... The score was now 1-1.


HALF-TIME stats-
 

FCG

BFC

1

Score

1

14

Touches in opponents box

4

9/3   

Attempts/ on target

5/2

62%

Ball Possession

38%

SECOND-HALF

The second half started with seeing Jay Gupta being brought on replacing Narayan Das.


Not very soon did FCG get an advantage as BFC had to play the match one man down. It was the 47th minute and Suresh Singh was sent off getting a direct red card after being involved in a challenge with Boris.


Upon receiving the red card, Suresh and the BFC’s sidelines were disappointed and shocked at this decision taken by Crystal John as it all happened right in front of the linesman.


Noah tried to score but it was blocked by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu.


FCG continued to take control over the match, pressurising the backline. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu had to stay alert and he was, making crucial saves.


Bengaluru made 2 substitutions as they brought on Jessel Carneiro and Keziah Veendorp replacing Shivaldo Singh and Javi Hernández respectively.


Goa also made changes as Udanta Singh and Borja Hererra replaced Seriton Fernandes and Carl McHugh respectively.


Boris tried to put his name on the score sheet but was blocked.


Goa kept the BFC’s defence on its toes the entire match, having a total of 163 passes in the final third of the match whereas BFC only had 33 passes.


The stats at the 70th minute revealed that Bengaluru FC had 0 attempts so far in the second half whereas Goa had a total of 9 attempts.


FC Goa continued to dominate in the opposition half.


BFC’s side saw changes to ignite a new spark of energy. Rohit Kumar and Oliver Drost replaced Sunil Chetri and Ryan Williams.


81st minute and Goa score to take the lead!!


A beautiful nutmeg from Jay Gupta leads the ball to Borja Hererra passing it beautifully to Boris Singh who scored the 2nd goal of the night to make it 2-1 at the fortress.


BFC made a substitution, Chinglensana Konsham was replaced by Sivasakthi Narayanan.


Goa made the last 2 substitutions as Brandon Fernandes and Noah Sadaoui were replaced by Muhammed Nemil and Paulo Retre respectively


The second half saw 7 minutes of extra time.


The end of the match shows the following stats:


FCG

BFC

22/6

Shots/On target

7/2

88%

Pass Accuracy

71%

69%

Possession

31%

12

Fouls

11

The final outcome of the match was 2-1.Both the teams displayed unwavering passion and determination with BFC taking an early lead as soon as the match started but FCG were quick to respond with their impressive counterattacks and the equaliser before the half-time and soon clinched the win.


Goa clinched the 3rd position before the international break which resumes on the 30th of March.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Match Review FC Goa V/S Punjab FC [11/03/24]

The showdown between Punjab FC and FC Goa unfolded with palpable intensity. The game promised a fascinating and captivating battle between contrasting styles and tactics. FCGoa’s head coach  Manolo   Márquez  had made 4 changes to the lineup bringing on  Carl McHugh ,  Raynier Fernandes , Udanta and Brandon Fernandes. Punjab FC’s head coach Staikos Vergetis had made 3 changes to his side bringing on Lhugdim, Melroy and Amarjit. This is the 2nd time the two teams clash in the Indian Super League. The last time they met FC Goa won 1-0. Punjab FC had used the formation 4-3-3 whereas FC Goa had followed the 4-2-3-1 pattern. THE FIRST HALF The first half started with high intensity as both teams fought for the win. The first chance for FC Goa began with a shot on target by   Raynier Fernandes . Ravi stepped up into action frequently, saving long as well as close shots. 5 minutes into the match and FC Goa take the lead as Borja Herre...
Read more

UCL Match Review PSG V/S Barcelona [11/04/2024]

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have faced each other 13 times in the UEFA Champions League so far.   HEAD TO HEAD STATS -   PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN Total matches-13 BARCELONA 4 WINS 5 5 LOSES 4 4 DRAWS 4 23 GOALS 26 0 TITLES COMPETITION RECORD 5 TITLES   Both the teams share a great rivalry having the famous la Remontada in the 2016/17 Round of 16 with Barcelona scoring 6 goals to go on winning on an aggregate score of 6-5.   The match promised high intensity and goals. 1st HALF   The opening saw PSG dominate Barcelona’s defence, in an attempt to get an early advantage at home having a few shots on target. But in goal was  Marc-André ter Stegen  who was calm in the goal and handled the situation well.   Not until Barcelona got bac...
Read more

Match Review Jamshedpur FC V/S FC GOA [09/04/2024]

The match progressed with great determination as both the teams fought for the 3 points. FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC both followed the 4-2-3-1 formation. HEAD TO HEAD MATCH STATS- JFC TOTAL MATCHES -14 FCG 4 WON 8 8 LOST 4 2 DRAW 2 15 GOALS 26 1 st HALF The first half began with an electric start, FC Goa attacked as normal but they missed. Jamshedpur gave FC Goa a tough time as Goa continuously had to fall back to defend. It was the 17 th minute and the hosts took the lead with Rei Tachikawa opening the score sheet. FC Goa tried to get back in the game contesting for the 3 points. And of course FC Goa’s Noah Sadaoui put the visitors back into the game scoring and equaliser with an impeccable first touch at the 21 st minute from a mind-blowing assist from Carl McHugh. 7 minutes after Goa equalised Carlos Martínez ...
Read more