ISL 2023-24: Top Stats from Punjab FC vs FC Goa game

It was a thrilling ISL encounter with FC Goa coming back twice from behind.

The clash between Punjab FC and FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) resulted in a six-goal thriller in New Delhi as both sides scored and gave away their leads before eventually sharing the spoils. FC Goa made a strong start with Raynier testing the keeper before Carl Mchugh opened the scoring with a ferocious volley.

The Gaurs were the more dominant side in the first half with Noah Sadaoui and Raynier Fernandes creating chances and troubling Punjab FC. The home side initiated a fightback early in the second half with Jordan Wilmar Gil scoring the equalizer.

Consequently, Madih Talal did what he does best as he set up Luka Majcen for a wonderful left-footed goal to put his side in the lead. FC Goa equalized from the spot as Noah Sadaoui sent Ravi Kumar the wrong way and converted his penalty kick.

Punjab FC then started a lightning-quick counterattack as Madih Talal found Juan Mera who went all on his own and scored the third goal for his side to put them 3-2 up. FC Goa fought back once again with a third goal from Carlos Martinez before the referee blew the full-time whistle.

Let us now take a look at the important statistics from the Punjab FC vs FC Goa game.

Most successful dribbles: Noah Sadaoui (4), Carl Mchugh (5), Mohammed Salah (3)

Yellow cards: Khaiminthang Lhungdim (1), Amarjit Singh Kiyam (1)

Most shots attempted: Noah Sadaoui (8), Luka Majcen (5), Carl Mchugh and Raynier Fernandes (3)

Saves by goalkeepers: Ravi Kumar (3 saves), Dheeraj Singh (3 saves)

Records created: Punjab FC gets their first-ever point against FC Goa.

Most xG registered: Jordan Wilmar Gil (1.10), Noah Sadaoui (0.99), Carlos Martinez (0.37)

Most xA registered: Brandon Fernandes (0.36), Noah Sadaoui (0.31), Khaiminthang Lhungdim (0.19)

Top three players: Noah Sadaoui (1 Goal, 1 assist), Madih Talal (2 assists), Luka Majcen (1 Goal, 1 assist)

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