Pune: Rafael Coelho converted on a set piece in the 32nd minute to give FC Goa a second win and a chance to revive their campaign in the Indian Super League at Balewadi Sports Complex here on Thursday. Goa defeated hosts FC Pune City 1-0.
Goa are now up a place from bottom having swapped positions with Pune City whose only win (2-1) in this campaign came against the same opponents in the away fixture.
Goa, who registered their earlier (1-0) win against Mumbai City FC, now have seven points from eight games while Pune are bottom with six points in seven games.
The Stallions suffered a blow prior to the match as defender Ravanan Dharmaraj was hit with a two-match suspension and fined Rs 40,000 for an infringement during the previous game here against Chennaiyin FC.
Having drawn their previous three games, the hosts set off with an early Jonatan Lucca free-kick stretching Goa goalkeeper Laximikanth Katti-mani to the limit. After initial pressure Goa cut loose with a quick counter to push the hosts back.
The visitors created two good chances inside two minutes with Romeo Fernandes and Richarlyson Felisbino sending in dangerous crosses but Brazilian forward Coelhos’ attempt was blocked and Luciano Sobrosa’s header was wide.
