ISL 2023-24: Top stats from FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC game

FC Goa leapfrog themselves to the second position of the ISL table.

In a thrilling match at the JLN stadium in Fatorda, FC Goa showcased their dominance by defeating a 10-man Chennaiyin FC with a scoreline of 4-1 in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) clash. Despite qualifying for the playoffs both the teams named a strong lineup for the fixture. 

Rahim Ali continued his fine run of form and put the visitors ahead. However, a red card offense by Sachin Sibu with a subsequent penalty in the 33rd minute turned the game for the Goa side.

Borja Herrera scored the goal in the 33rd minute for Goa. A penalty from Carlos Martinez and a goal from Brandon Fernandes put Goa in the driver’s seat by 3-1 at halftime. In the second half, Carlos Martinez scored his double to give FC Goa the well-deserved win before the playoffs.

FC Goa will want Mumbai City to decimate Mohun Bagan in the final league game tomorrow to qualify for the semi-finals and bypass the playoff eliminator. Should Mumbai City fail to beat Mohun Bagan tomorrow FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC will be poised for the double-legged playoff fixture.  

Meanwhile, let us look at the stats from the game.

Most successful dribbles: Carlos Martinez (3), Brandon Fernandes (2) & Jay Gupta(2)   

Yellow cards:  Ryan Edwards (1)   

Red Cards: Sachin Siby (1)

Most shots attempted: Carlos Martinez (8) Brandon Fernandes  (4) &  Borja Herrera(4) 

Saves by goalkeepers: Dheeraj Singh  (1),  &  Samik Mitra (1)

Most xG registered: Carlos Martinez (1.97), Jordan Murray (0.4) & Borja Herrera (0.35) 

Most xA registered: Udanta Singh (0.63), Conor Shields (0.14) & Noah Sadaoui (0.13)  

Top three players: Carlos Martinez, Borja Herrera and Brandon Fernandes

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