The result kept the Blues in first place, while the hosts climbed up to fifth place with only their second win of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both teams looked aggressive from the get-go as Goa threw numbers in the box, while the BFC players crowded the midfield regions. Bengaluru soaked up the early pressure, as Goa made use of Drazic\u2019s creativity on the wings to create inroads. Rahul Bheke blocked Sadiku\u2019s early effort, while Aakash Sangwan and Boris Singh Thangjam tested the Blues\u2019 defence with crosses from either flank.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goa looked a threat from set-pieces too, and the best chance of the first period fell to defender Odei Onaindia. The Spaniard, however, miscued his effort to divert Mohammad Yasir\u2019s pin-point free-kick goalward. Alberto Noguera attempted to clip passes over the top for Mendez as Bengaluru looked to be more direct in the closing stages of the first half.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The visitors continued to see more of the ball in the second half, with Suresh\u2019s addition injecting impetus in attack. Roshan collected Suresh\u2019s pass infield and attempted a long-range effort, but his shot was comfortably gathered by Tiwari. The Blues had another chance when Tiwari tipped over Chhetri\u2019s looping header.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hosts opened the scoring through Sadiku\u2019s shot from Yasir\u2019s low cross into the box took a couple of deflections before trickling past Gurpeeet Singh Sandhu in the Bengaluru goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ten minutes after their opener, substitute Brison Fernandes doubled Goa\u2019s advantage with a deft chip from outside the box. Gurpreet\u2019s delay in releasing the ball allowed Sadiku to pick his pocket, poking the ball for Brison to clip home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The hosts opened the scoring through Sadiku\u2019s shot from Yasir\u2019s low cross into the box took a couple of deflections before trickling past Gurpeeet Singh Sandhu in the Bengaluru goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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