NEW DELHI: FC Goa defeated Spanish side Cartagena FC 3-2 in the third pre-season friendly at the La Manga Club in Murcia, Spain.
Having taken a three-goal lead through a brace from Coro and new signing Jackichand Singh’s strike on Thursday night, the Indian Super League (ISL) side allowed Cartagena to claw their way back into the game for a tense finish. According to information received here, the Gaurs, however, managed to hold on to their lead to make it three wins on the trot in the pre-season tour. The ISL outfit began proceedings in their usual swashbuckling style by dominating the play. They moved the ball around well with crisp passing and maintained majority of the possession. A few minutes into the game, they created their first real opportunity when Jackichand’s cross found Edu Bedia but the Spaniard could not connect well as the Cartagena goalkeeper saved his tame effort. The Gaurs took a much-deserved lead in the 18th minute. (PTI)
