SC East Bengal started the match by deploying five players in defense. Ankit Mukherjee, Scott Neville, Raju Gaikwad, Danny Fox, and Narayan Das occupied the positions from right to the left flank.
When asked if he was shocked with SC East Bengal’s ultra-defensive approach, FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando denied the suggestion. Speaking to the media after the match, he said:
Danny Fox was given his marching orders in the 54th minute for a mistimed challenge on FC Goa’s Alexander Romario Jesuraj. Looking to force the issue, Juan Ferrando brought in Alberto Noguera and the Spaniard combined well with Jorge Ortiz Mendoza to create chances for the Gaurs.
However, that left acres of space behind the FC Goa backline and SC East Bengal took advantage to score the opening goal of the match through Bright Enobakhare. Reacting to the change in formation, Ferrando said:
“We should not think much about first round,” says FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando
FC Goa became the first ISL side to play ten matches and will begin their next round of matches from 14th of January when they take on Jamshedpur FC.
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