The last Indian Super League clash before Christmas saw 5th-placed Jamshedpur FC take on FC Goa, who were two spots below them in the table. Owen Coyle’s men were buoyant after winning their last match and remaining undefeated since matchday 1, but things were a bit different in the Gaurs’ camp, as they had lost each of their last two matches.
A crucial clash for both sides was in store, and here’s what we made of it:
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The match was a keen tactical affair, but there was no clear opening until the 33rd minute when Aitor Monroy delivered a free-kick to the far post, where Stephen Eze acrobatically cushioned the ball in with the outside of his outstretched right foot.