While the Goan strikers were clinical in front of goal, the team was greatly helped by goalkeeper Naveen Kumar who thwarted Owen Coyle’s men.
A brace from Jorge Ortiz and Naveen Kumar’s brilliance in goal helped FC Goa script a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium, on Thursday. Ortiz scored a goal each in either half (19’,52’) while Ivan Gonzalez added a late third (89’) after Alexandre Lima received marching orders following a second booking. Naveen got his first start for the Gaurs under Juan Ferrando while Lenny Rodrigues returned to the side. Top scorer Igor Angulo was a surprise exclusion as Alberto Noguera came in, allowing Ortiz to play in the number 9 role. Owen Coyle made just two changes with Narender Gahlot and Issac Vanmalsawma starting ahead of Joyner Lourenco and Jackichand Singh. It was end-to-end play in the opening minutes which saw both sides fashion goal-scoring opportunities.
