FC Goa featured in a thoroughly entertaining 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in their Hero Indian Super League Season 2 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday evening. FC Goa went second on the table courtesy of their solitary point from the fixture, and now look in a strong position to make the semi-final stage, having taken 19 points from 12 matches. Mandar Rao Dessai, who has been one of the Gaurs’ brightest sparks this season, spoke to indiansuperleague.com shortly after the game. Here are the excerpts from the interview.What are your thoughts on the game?It was an important game for us. Last game we lost 4-0, so a win from this one was crucial. Anyway, one point is okay.What went wrong in today’s game?From the first half, we had been creating a lot of chances but we lacked the finishing skills. We should have converted those chances."I’m trying my best to help my team win games."Mandar Rao DessaiHow would you analyse your own game today?I want to improve my game day by day. I’m trying to perform better. But more than scoring a goal, I’m trying my best to help my team win games.With FC Goa playing their last two games away, what do you expect from those games?We have the same plan every game. This league is short and all teams are great, with each team going neck-and-neck at this stage. So at least a win from these two games is crucial.
