Super Cup: FC Goa pips ATK 3-1 to confirm Quarter Final Spot

ATK's woeful season continued as the Kolkata side was humbled to a 3-1 defeat by FC on Tuesday at Kalinga Stadium.ATK player-manager Robby Keane's side couldn't turn the fortunes after a disastrous ISL season in the Super Cup being knocked out of the competition in their opening game. ATK lacked the depth and penetration as Robby Keane's battle was not enough to save ATK facing FC Goa's free-flowing football.
FC Goa attacking trio of Ferran Corominas, Brandon Fernandes and Mandar Rao Desai run amok the ATK defense with speed, distribution and variations in the attack.
ATK's side looked woefully out of shape and sloth at times as they were stretched by FC Goa's wing technicians Mandar and Brandon from the flanks while Edu Bedia was controlling the game from the central pitch.

FC Goa opened the scoring at the 45-minute mark when Edu Bedia's precision-guided pass threaded the ATK backline and found Ferran Corominas.Corominas was played on-side by Ashutosh Mehta beating the offside trap to unleash a powerful shot from close range to give FC Goa the crucial lead just before half-time
Back from the halftime, ATK struck back almost immediately as Robby Keane found the back of the net in the 50th minute as Zequinha's headed assist found Anwar Ali in the box who played it onto Robby Keane in the far post.Robby Keane showed his composure and acumen of a complete striker to skillfully slot the ball at the back of the net to restore the parity at 1-1.
As the match progressed, FC Goa enjoyed great possession and showed clarity in thinking as Hugo Boumous and Ferran Corominas combined well to knock ATK's door.Hugo Boumous finally found the back of the net on the 70th minute as he found himself in space inside the box from Coros delightful chip to rattle the net and put FC Goa on a 2-1 lead.
ATK's Hitesh Sharma, Mbatha and Zequinha had their moment's in the game but ATK failed to execute proper penetration in the attacking third as FC Goa piled on their misery through Brandon Fernandes's goal on the 77th minute to seal ATK's fate in the tournament.
FC Goa, by the virtue of this win, has confirmed their place in the quarter-final while ATK's horrendous season comes to an end.
 This well could be the last game of Robby Keane as a player, as the 38-year-old is unlikely to return as a player, leaving behind his memorable goals and  trademark celebrations to be etched in the memory of football fans.