Indian Super League side FC Goa claimed their first Durand Cup football tournament title after a 1-0 win over local giants Mohammedan Spor...
Indian Super League side FC Goa claimed their first Durand Cup football tournament title after a 1-0 win over local giants Mohammedan Sporting in the summit clash in Kolkata on Sunday.
Captain Eduardo Bedia scored the all important goal from a set piece in the 105th minute after the final went into the extra time in front of 34,000 spectators at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
The Durand Cup crown also marked FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando’s first-ever trophy on Indian soil.
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— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) October 3, 2021
Though both the teams began with attacking intent, they failed to keep possession for longer durations. The first shot of the match came from Marcus Joseph in the third minute but it was wayward.
Soon after, FC Goa created a chance but a mix-up between Nemil and Romario in the box led to an easy save for the Mohammedan SC keeper.
Mohammedan were at the receiving end of the cards as they received three yellow cards within a span of 17 minutes with the names Azharuddin Mallick, Nikola Stojanovic and Shaher Shaheen going into the book.
FC Goa’s Romario had the best chance of the half when the Mohammedan defence was foxed...
