FC Goa and Delhi Dynamos FC settled for a goalless draw at the end of a closely contested Indian Super League duel at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday.
Goa’s Ahmed Jahouh tries to pinch the ball from Rene Mihelic of Delhi
New Delhi:
A corner-kick by Goa towards the far post in the fourth minute had the Delhi backline in disarray. Mourtada Fall sneaked in behind Gianni Zuiverloon, outjumped the centre-back but headed wide. The visitor then started to stamp its authority on the game. Hugo Boumous and Ferran Corominas combined well at the edge of the box and the latter released the former with a clever through-ball, but the Moroccan midfielder’s shot flew inches wide. Goa had 57 per cent possession in the first half, but did struggle at the back.
The away side continued to push for the opening goal after the change of ends. Brandon Fernandes split the defence with a good through-ball for Edu Bedia inside the box but Delhi goalkeeper Francisco Dorronsoro cleared the danger.
Dorronsoro came to Delhi’s rescue again with a couple of excellent saves. First with his legs to deny Edu, who was sent through on goal by Brandon. The Goan then almost turned scorer with a shot from distance, that forced a good reflex save from the custodian.
Goa did ramp up the pressure throughout the game, but just could not get the goal. Coach Sergio Lobera will view the result as two points lost while Delhi would not be too disappointed. Goa added a point to its tally to make it 25 points from 14 matches and remains third in the standings. Delhi is rooted to the eighth spot with 11 points from 14 games.
A corner-kick by Goa towards the far post in the fourth minute had the Delhi backline in disarray. Mourtada Fall sneaked in behind Gianni Zuiverloon, outjumped the centre-back but headed wide. The visitor then started to stamp its authority on the game. Hugo Boumous and Ferran Corominas combined well at the edge of the box and the latter released the former with a clever through-ball, but the Moroccan midfielder’s shot flew inches wide. Goa had 57 per cent possession in the first half, but did struggle at the back.
The away side continued to push for the opening goal after the change of ends. Brandon Fernandes split the defence with a good through-ball for Edu Bedia inside the box but Delhi goalkeeper Francisco Dorronsoro cleared the danger.
Dorronsoro came to Delhi’s rescue again with a couple of excellent saves. First with his legs to deny Edu, who was sent through on goal by Brandon. The Goan then almost turned scorer with a shot from distance, that forced a good reflex save from the custodian.