Panaji: FC Goa bagged its first win in the Indian Super League Season 7 as it thumped Kerala Blasters 3-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, here on Sunday.
A brace from Igor Angulo (30, 90) and one from Jorge Ortiz Mendoza (52) ensured Juan Ferrando picked up his first win as Goa head coach.
Vincente Gomez (90) scored a consolation goal for Kerala. Ferrando made two changes to the side that was held by NorthEast United as James Donachie and Alexander Jesuraj were included. Nishu Kumar, Gomez and Nongdamba Naorem returned to the starting eleven for Kerala.
The first big chance for the Gaurs arrived early on in the 10th minute when Mendonza beat Nishu to take control of a long ball and fired a shot from outside the box, only to see his effort hit the crossbar.
The home side came close to grabbing the lead once again seven minutes later, only to be denied by the upright.
A miscued pass from Rohit Kumar put Angulo through on goal. The striker, with only the keeper to beat, attempted to curl his shot into the bottom corner but it struck the far post.
However, Angulo soon made up for the missed opportunity around the half-hour mark as he put Goa ahead. Gama flicked the ball towards Angulo in the box and the striker delightfully dinked it over Kerala goalkeeper Albino Gomes to bag his fourth goal of the season.
Earlier, Mumbai City FC continued its impressive start with a 2-0 victory over Odisha FC. A penalty from Batholomew Ogbeche (30) and a header from Rowllin Borges (45) gave Sergio Lobera’s side its third win in four games and its firstwin ever over Odisha in the league.