Manvir Singh struck twice as ATK Mohun Bagan notched up a medical 2-0 win over FC Goa to place themselves in a commanding place within the semifinal race of the Indian Super League.
Manvir Singh (third, forty sixth) scored on both facet of half-time to make sure the Mariners stretched their unbeaten run to 11 video games underneath Juan Ferrando, who did a double over his former facet after switching allegiances mid-season.
FC Goa’s slim possibilities of making the semis all however went up in smoke as they remained on 18 factors from 17 outings.
The Mariners had been at it from the phrase go, taking the lead as early because the third minute. Prabir Das’ cross was cleared for a nook by Dylan Fox. Liston Colaco whipped in a pleasant flag kick for Manvir to flick the ball dwelling along with his again behind the objective.
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Dheeraj Moirangthem had little time to react because the Gaurs had been stung early.
Goa upped the ante because the half went on and began asking lots of questions of the ATKMB backline which had Sandesh Jhingan for the primary time from the beginning.
Jorge Ortiz had an enormous alternative to kick-start Goa’s onslaught as he tried to search out his teammate selflessly from a superb angle just for Tiri to stay out a left boot and clear away the hazard.
Liston was as soon as once more sensible, making these dazzling runs and linking up effectively with Joni Kauko and Manvir. Anwar Ali discovered the crossbar quickly after the cooling break when his rasping effort from lengthy vary got here off the woodwork.
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After the break, ATKMB doubled their benefit to pour chilly water on Goa’s laborious work and build-up play. One minute into the second half, Manvir scored his and the workforce’s second of the evening as he pounced on a Lenny Rodrigues ball after Rodrigues latched on to a unfastened ball from Princeton Rebello.
Manvir managed the ball, dribbled previous Dheeraj and guided the ball contained in the objective.
Manvir virtually acquired his hattrick 4 minutes later, getting on the tip of a Liston ball however couldn’t beat Dheeraj who did effectively to get his physique on the road. ATKMB may have had extra targets as Kauko and Manvir additionally spurned gilt-edged probabilities.
Colaco hit the underside of the crossbar after he whipped in a cross from the left flank. Dheeraj lastly scrambled to clear the hazard. ATKMB held fort until the tip to make sure all three factors and preserve their upturn in type.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
