ISL: FC Goa vs NorthEast United FC - 5 talking points
FC Goa thrash NorthEast United FC 3-0 in their home gameFC Goa won their last home game in the Indian Super League against NorthEast United FC with ease to move up in the league table to the second position. First half strikes from Romeo Fernandes and Miroslav Slepicka and Andres Santos’ second half goal sealed the match for the home team. FC Goa dominated the entire game and never lost grip over the match. NorthEast United FC yet again failed to create goal scoring opportunities.Ricki Herbert’s boys now have no other option, but to win their last two ties to stand a chance of qualifying for the semi-final.Here are the first 5 talking points from today’s match.
#1 Indian player scores the 100th goal of the tournament
Local boy, Romeo Fernandes scored the 100th goal of the match to give his team the lead in the 33rd minute of the match. The first goal of the tournament was scored by Atletico De Kolkata’s Ethiopian striker Fikru Teferra Lemessa. The 50th goal was scored by Kolkata’s marquee Spanish midfielder Luis Garcia. The third milestone now has been touched by an Indian player. Romeo played brilliant football throughout the match and he was also gifted with the Hero of the match award.