ISL 2015 semi-finals: Delhi Dynamos 1-0 FC Goa - 5 Talking Points

Delhi Dynamos rallied to beat FC Goa 1-0 in the first leg of the first semi-final of the 2015 Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Friday night. A goal from Robin Singh late in the first half saw Roberto Carlos get the better of Zico as Delhi beat Goa for the first time in ISL history.Although the home side squandered a few chances, they managed to hold on to the lead and go to Goa with a slender one-goal advantage. Here are the major talking points from the game.All images courtesy of ISL 

#1 Big match, big player - Robin Singh

Delhi’s number 9 scored his fourth goal of the season tonight. Robin Singh was caught in an ultra-physical battle with FC Goa’s defensive duo of Lúcio and Gregory Arnolin. And he found his disposition seriously tested. 

But Robin fought from the very first minute and led the line with supreme confidence and intent. His goal was a classic striker’s goal that every number 9 relishes. Chicao whipped in a cross from the right wing and Singh was quick to rush across his marker, Lucio, and guide the ball past goalkeeper Kattimani.

There weren’t many who would have given Delhi a chance based on their previous duels with Zico’s men. But tonight, Robin’s composure in front of goal changed the perceptions of quite a few.