ISL 2020-21 Highlights, FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC: Angulo Double Draws Goa Level 2-2 against Bengaluru

Match Report | Igor Angulo scored a brace to cancel out Cleiton Augusto and Juanan's goals as Bengaluru FC and FC Goa played out a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League. Read Here.

Full-Time | #FCGBFC #HeroISL 2020-21 gets its first draw as @FCGoaOfficial fight back to hold @bengalurufc 🤝#LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/mkFBp81SGj

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 22, 2020

Igor Angulo netted a brace to cancel out Cleiton Augusto and Juanan's goals as Bengaluru FC and FC Goa played out a 2-2 draw in the Indian Super League

FULL TIME!

Igor Angulo's brace helps cancel out Cleiton Augusto and Juanan's goals for Bengaluru FC as FC Goa end the night with a draw.

87' - Straight at the Wall!

Brandon Fernandes's free kick from a promising area does not yield anything productive as he hits the wall. 

Earlier, Sunil Chhetri made way for Leon Augustin.

75' - Heating Up!

Edu Bedia is booked for his rough challnege on Suresh Wangjam. Things are definately heating up in Fatorda. 

72' - Substations

BFC make two changes as Cleiton Augusto and Fran Gonzalez make way for Pratik Chaudhari and Dimas Delgado respectively.

FC Goa also made two changes as, Lenny Rodrigues and James Donachie came off and in their place came on Aiban and Mougera.

69' - GOAL!

Igor Angulo gets another and FC Goa are level with Bengaluru FC. That makes this interesting. 

This time he just needed his chest to guide it into the back of the net. 

66' - GOAL!

Igor Angulo gets one back for FCGoa but it is #BengaluruFC still with the lead and the advantage.

Brandon Fernandes gets the pass from Sanson Pereira on the left flank and he in turn passes it onto Alberto Noguera. He finds Igor Angulo with a superb pass and the forward fires it intot the back of the net. 

54' - Substitutions!

Udanta Singh is replaced by Rahul Bheke for Bengaluru FC.  

FC Goa's Seiminlen Doungel and Princeton Arnald Rebello came off and in their place came in Brandon Fernandez and Alexander Romario. 

57' - GOAL! Juanan Scores!

Juanan doubles Bengaluru FC's lead and FC Goa look in deep trouble.

A lovely ball inside the box and Deshorn Brown heads it to Erik Paartalu, who in turn heads it onto Juanan. He volleys it past Mohammad Nawaz. 

47' - Yellow Card! 

Igor Angulo goes into the referee's book for his challenge on Francisco Gonzalez.

Meanwhile, Deshon Brown replaced Kristian Fardal Opseth at the start of the second half.

2nd Half!

We are back after the break as Bengaluru FC and FC Goa resume their clash.

Here are the stats from the first half - 

HALF TIME!

Cleiton Augusto's goal is the difference between both the teams.

Bengaluru FC will be the happier if the two sides as FC Goa will want to make more forays in their oppositions' half. The Blues's plan to play on the counter has so far been a success.  

Goal on debut. ✅ Blockbuster celebration. ✅

Cleiton Silva has arrived. 🇧🇷 #WeAreBFC #FCGBFC pic.twitter.com/a6Tqm1OzcX

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) November 22, 2020

43' - Swing and a mss! 

What a chance for Bengaluru FC!

Cleiton Augusto tries to find Sunil Chhetri with a beautiful back heel but the Indian striker can't make contact as he swings madly to double their lead. 

35' - Yellow Cards!

Bengaluru FCs Suresh Wangjam and FC Goa's Seiminlen Doungel go into the referee's book in quick succession. 

27' - Goal!

Cleiton Augusto scores to give Bengaluru FC the lead against FC Goa.

Harmanjot Singh Khabra thorws in a deep ball from touch on the left side as Jorge Ortiz tries to head it away but managed to send only to Cleiton, who heads in for his first of the season. 

20' - Ball control

A lot attacks are being snubbed out in mid-field from both teams as the managers have set uo their sides to play on the counter-attack.. 

Who will beak first?  

11' - Another chance goes begging! 

11' The Blues have a corner after Ashique is dispossessed down the flank. Cleiton heads over to take it. 0-0. #FCGBFC

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) November 22, 2020

7' - Startight to keeper!

Ashique Kuruniyan on the charge down the left flanka and after a dodging a takle from a defender cus inside to let go of a shot. His shot is striaght to Mohammad Nawaz in gol for Goa.

1'- Foul!

Jorge Ortiz attempts get on the ball and go up the left flank but is chopped down by Suresh Wangjam. The first foul of the game.

Kick-off!

Heavyweight FC Goa and Bengaluru FC face off in the third match of the season.

A whole lot of changes and debut from both sides but who will be happier of the two teams as they start a brand new challenge on he ISL trophy. Both reached the playoff but failed to qualify for the final and will hope to do better this time around.  

Chhetri vs Brandon - Best vs Best!

FC Goa's Brandon Fernandes helped produce 44 chances and seven assists, which were the highest by an Indian player last season.

Bengaluru FC's Sunil Chhetri has the most goals in ISL and scored nine goals last season. 

Who will come up on top tonight?

Bengaluru FC Preview - 

Bengaluru FC have hit the right note outside the field with various initiatives, now it is time for them to do the same on the field. Read Here.

When we said we were taking all of you with us, we meant it. As for some, we will remember them fondly. In our hearts, Harsha. #EverywhereWeGo #FansFirst #WeAreBFC pic.twitter.com/71oOImTLAs

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) November 22, 2020

FC Goa Preview -

FC Goa have altered their entire foreign contingent barring one but with Juan Ferrando at the helm, their Spanish influence remains. Read Here.

Our game, our turf, our backyard! 🤩

Welcome to the land of Uzzo, the home of the Gaurs, to Goa! 🧡

Or are you?#RiseAgain #ForcaGoa pic.twitter.com/l139JsmtVg

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) November 22, 2020

Bengaluru FC Starting XI - 

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Juan Antonio Gonzalez Fernandez, Francisco Javier Gonzalez Munoz, Erik Endel Paartalu, Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Cleiton Augusto Oliveira Silva, Suresh Singh Wangjam, Kristian Fardal Opseth, Sunil Chhetri (C), Udanta Singh Kumam, Muhammed Ashique Kuruniyan.

TEAM NEWS! Debuts for THREE foreign players in Cuadrat's side for tonight's encounter against FC Goa at the Fatorda.

BFC subs: Mawia, Bheke, Pratik, Muirang, Dimas, Amay, Semboi, Leon, Brown. #FCGBFC #WeAreBFC pic.twitter.com/yLABwhtwWL

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) November 22, 2020

FC Goa Starting XI -

Mohammad Nawaz (GK), Sanson Pereira, Ivan Garrido Gonzalez, James Kevin Donachie, Seriton Benny Fernandes, Seiminlen Doungel, Jorge Ortiz Mendoza, Princeton Arnald Rebello, Eduardro Bedia Pelaez (C), Lenny Rodrigues, Igor Angulo Alboniga.

Team news incoming 😍

Head Coach @JuanFerrando has named his starting XI for our first @IndSuperLeague match of the season. 💪🏻#RiseAgain #FCGBFC #HeroISL pic.twitter.com/TfNTvWMKI9

— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) November 22, 2020

Settling the score! 

FC Goa have managed to beat Bengaluru FC just once in their seven meetings!

The Gaurs will hope to better their record against The Blues and get another win on that tally. 

Unstoppable force 🆚 Immovable object@FCGoaOfficial scored 5⃣1⃣ goals while @bengalurufc only conceded 1⃣6⃣ in the #HeroISL last season.

Who will come out on top tonight? #FCGBFC #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/XXJtB8mwWS

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 22, 2020

Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Lalthuammawia Ralte, Lara Sharma, Sharon

Defenders: Juanan, Rahul Bheke, Francisco Gonzalez, Ajith Kumar, Joe Zoherliana, Biswa Darjee, Namgyal Bhutia, Parag Srivas, Pratik Chaudhari, Wungngayam Muirang

Midfielders: Dimas Delgado, Erik Paartalu, Suresh Wangjam, Thoi Singh, Ajay Chhetri, Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha, Amay Morajkar, Harmanjot Khabra, Cleiton Silva

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Kristian Opseth, Ashique Kuruniyan, Deshorn Brown, Udanta Singh, Edmund Lalrindika, Leon Augustin, Semboi Haokip, Naorem Singh

FC Goa Squad - 

Goalkeepers: Mohammad Nawaz, Naveen Kumar, Shubham Dhas, Antonio D’Silva

Defenders: Sarineo Fernandes, Aiban Dohling, Ivan Gonzalez, James Donachie, Leander D’Cunha, Mohamed Ali, Sanson Pereira, Saviour Gama, Seriton Fernandes

Midfielders: Alberto Noguera, Alexander Jesuraj, Brandon Fernandes, Edu Bedia, Flan Gomes, Jorge Mendoza, Lenny Rodrigues, Nestor Dias, Phrangki Buam, Princeton Rebello, Redeem Tlang, Seiminlen Doungel

Forwards: Aaren D’Silva, Devendra Murgaonkar, Igor Angulo, Ishan Pandita, Makan Chote

FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC -

FC Goa and Bengaluru FC will get their respective Indian Super League campaigns underway when the two sides clash at the Fatorda Stadium. Both sides qualified for the playoffs but fell short of making it to the final last season. They will be eager to go further this season and a win in their opening fixture of the campaign could set them up nicely.