ISL: FC Goa vs Atletico de Kolkata – 5 talking points

It was an incredible game of football as two late strikes from Cavin Lobo sunk FC Goa to their second straight away loss of the season as last gasp efforts were not enough to help FC Goa get back in the game.FC Goa started well and after they got their goal, it felt as if they would be cruising through but solo effort from Cavin Lobo did not help their cause and helped FC Goa attain their third win of the season and consolidate on the lead at the top.Though the game saw some high quality football, there were moments of controversies and ugly sights which proved to be a black mark to the otherwise exhilarating game.

#1 Subashish Roy Chowdhury on the bench

In what came as a surprise even before the start of the game was the exclusion of Atletico de Kolkata first choice goalie Subashish Roy Chowdhury.

Subhashish has had an impressive start to the season and has pulled off some great saves to his credit. The former Dempo SC man, which now forms the domestic core of FC Goa, has been one of the standout keepers of the Indian Super League so far and would have been one of the first names on the teamsheet.

However with Luis Garcia going absent, the coach needed to shuffle things around, but not going ahead with Subhashish Roy Chowdhury came as a surprise to the fans and the experts alike. There was no question of a slight injury as well as the shot stopper occupied a place on the bench.

The decision could have come to backfire Habas as Apoula spilled a shot from Debrata Roy which so nearly ended in the back of the net. Apolua never seemed assure and was nervous throughout the duration of the game. Habas must thank his stars that all ended well.