East Bengal vs FC Goa Highlights, ISL 2023-24: EBFC 1 - 2 FCG at FT; Victor, Jhingan goals help FCG to third win

Goa makes it three wins from three in the ISL!! Sandesh Jhingan’s first ISL goal and Victor’s second just a minute later help FC Goa to a comeback win over East Bengal at the Kalinga Stadium.

The Gaurs make it three wins from three in the 2023/24 season of the ISL.

Late freekick for East bengal near the centre of the half. Herrera over it. The cross comes in from the defence again and it is headed out by the Goa defence.

Carlos Martinez finds space near the edge of the box but his shot is too weak and easily caught by the keeper.

More space for Boris down the right wing and his cross in is too far ahead of the attackers as well.

Six minutes of added time at the end of the game.

Boris sends Udanta through in the penalty box but he choses to turn back and his cross is too far ahead of the onrushing attacker.

EBFC unable to create any serious chances late in the game. Only 1 shot on target for them so far in comparison to Goa’s 6.

Boris finds space through the middle to get a shot away but it is quite tame and easily pouched by Prabhsukhan.

Naorem Mahesh and Khabra make way for Vishnu and Souvik.

Borja Herrera replaces Javier Siverio for EBFC.

Goal!!! Paulo Retre steals the ball in midfield and Martinez tees up Victor who swivels and shoots past Prabhsukhan to give Goa the lead!!

EBFC 1 - 2 FCG

Goal!!! Jhingan with a prefect run to head in the freekick from Victor Rodriguez.

EBFC 1 - 1 FCG

Paulo Retre replaces Carl McHugh in the middle of the pitch for Goa.

Udanta finds some space on the left and tees up Victor whose shot is defected away for a corner. Borges with another cross in from the right but it is slightly above a leaping Jhingan.

Nishu Kumar replaces Rakip for EBFC. Looks like Khabra has slotted in to right back with Nishu taking up the midfield role.

A chance for Carlos Martinez who can’t quite reach the cut back from the right wing. Too close for comfort for EBFC.

Goa very much in control of possession with EBFC looking to counter with Cleiton at every opportunity.

Jay Gupta finds some space outside the box and lets fly but the shot keeps rising and goes way above the crossbar.

A sliding challenge from Victor on Naorem Mahesh, East Bengal with an opportunity for a long free kick. Arshdeep punches it out of the danger zone.

A delay in play due to an injury to Brandon who had his foot clipped. Looks to be quite serious. He is being stretchered off the field. Boris will replace him on the pitch.

A great ball into the box from Brandon just inches away from Martinez who had made a forward run. Good start to the half from Goa.

Udanta cuts the ball back from the touchline towards the path of Rowllin who blazes his shot over the bar.

Rowllin Borges comes in for FC Goa in place of Raynier. Second half begins!

Naorem Mahesh’s stunning goal is the difference between the two sides at Half Time. EBFC squandered a late chance to make it two but Goa will be confident of putting up a fight in the second half.

Four EBFC players in the Goa box but they pass it to each other and the chance goes begging. Another surging run from Nandha creating the chance.

A cross in from Nandha again but the defenders do well to clear the lines.

3 minutes of stoppage time.

Goal!!! Nandha steals the ball from Jay Gupta, runs 40 yards, into the final third and cuts back for the on rushing Mahesh who finds the top right corner with his shot.

EBFC 1 - 0 FCG

A yellow for McHugh this time for his challenge on Siverio. Went in with full force there.

A strong challenge by Mchugh on Siverio. Referee brandishes a yellow to Pardo for his reaction.

Mandar gets a cross in from the left but it is slightly behind Cleiton who can’t direct it on target.

FCG back with control of the ball after the water break. Chance!! Carlos Martinez is inches away from the opener after a wonderful cross in from Brandon.

Nandha sends Cleiton through on the right, the cross is in the vicinity of Saul Crespo who can’t get enough contact to direct it goalwards. Goa quickly counters but Udanta’s cut back is cut out by Lalchungnunga.

Prabhsukhan spills the ball from the resulting freekick but the referee blows for a foul on the keeper.

A bad challenge from Naorem Mahesh on Jay Gupta and he is the first name in the referee’s book today. Slightly over the top reaction from Gupta but a foul nevertheless.

A long diagonal attempted towards Rakip but it is too far ahead of him and the chance fizzles out.

McHugh’s pass is intercepted and EBFC make their way up the pitch but no real passing lanes open and the ball is recycled back to the defence.

Victor finds some space in the box to get a shot in but no real power in to cause trouble to Prabhsukhan.

Seriton’s cross in finds Brandon in the box but he slices his shot and it goes high over the bar. Jay Gupta attempts a long ranger which is deflected out by the defender.

A low ball in from Seriton, too close to the keeper though and Prabhsukhan pouches it comfortably.

Nandhakumar tries to find a yard to get a cross in but Jay Gupta is there to block and send it for another corner.

Saul Crespo with a long diagonal to Naorem Mahesh whose cross in is headed out for a corner by Jhingan. Appeals for handball but referee unmoved.

Seriton finds Victor in the box. He turns and shoots but its a comfortable pouch for Prabhsukhan. Goa’s first chance of the game.

A foul off the ball on Siverio. A set-piece chance for EBFC. Quite a distance out from goal. Khabra puts the ball in but Arshdeep pouches easily.

Goa with more possession in the early minutes. EBFC content with playing on the counter.

Siverio has the ball in the back of the net following a throw in but the offside flag is up. Beatiful cross in from Rakip.

East Bengal wins the ball back in the centre of the pitch to threaten the first counter of the game, but Gupta is switched on to deal with the danger.

EBFC to get us underway in the first half, playing from left to right.

The players make their way out to the middle. East Bengal in their traditional red and gold jersey. Goa wearing its white away strip. Time for the National anthems.

East Bengal currently at 7th with four points from three games.

FC Goa currently stands third with six points after two wins from two.

Played – 6

East Bengal FC – 1

FC Goa – 3

Draws – 2

Naorem Mahesh Singh (East Bengal FC)

Naorem Mahesh Singh is one of the most developed Indian attackers lately, having already scored once in this campaign. His gameplay on the flank and ability to create goal-scoring opportunities make him a definite offensive threat for the Gaurs.

Raynier Fernandes (FC Goa)

The 27-year-old is donning an advanced role under Marquez and has already bagged an assist in their opening game of the season. Raynier’s widespread vision with the ball at his feet always keeps the opposition’s backline on their toes.

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 action will resume after the international break with East Bengal FC taking on FC Goa at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

FC Goa secured a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in its previous match whereas Carles Cuadrat and his men were edged past 2-1 by Bengaluru FC in Matchweek 3. The two teams will be eyeing promising results in this game after beginning their respective campaigns fairly strongly so far.

What’s at stake?

East Bengal FC

The Red and Gold Brigade have accumulated a win, draw, and loss each in their three games until now. Despite performing impressively, they need to garner more points moving forward and Cuadrat will be well aware of that being an ex-ISL champion himself.

FC Goa

Manolo Marquez has gotten his team playing football his way and its relentless spirit in successfully chasing the winner until the last minute against Odisha FC displayed that. Away from home, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to build on that success and not take their foot off the gas.