Match Report
Goa FT went into the game 2nd in the table on 4 points; Karnataka sat 3rd on 3 — a 1-point gap. Karnataka's recent output lagged their position: 26th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.67 for Goa FT and 1.33/1.33 for Karnataka (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Goa FT's winless run stood at 5. Goa FT had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Karnataka, 9.
On the scoreboard, Goa FT led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Goa FT: Stendly Fernandes (45'), J. D'Silva (69')
Key stats
Possession: Goa FT 38% · Karnataka 62% · Total shots: 5-6 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 3-7