FC Goa snatch stoppage-time draw against Sporting Club Delhi

FC Goa secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Sporting Club Delhi at the Fatorda Stadium, with Alex Vallejo scoring a stoppage time equaliser to earn the Gaurs a valuable point in front of home supporters.

The Gaurs began the contest with attacking intent, creating several promising opportunities during the opening half. FC Goa looked to find an early breakthrough, putting the visitor’s  defence under pressure with their forward movements.The key moment of the first half arrived in the 21st minute when KC Malsawmsanga found the back of the net following a promising attacking move. However, the goal was ruled out for offside, denying FC Goa the opportunity to take the lead. The Gaurs continued to search for an opener, with Muhammed Nemil also coming close after displaying good control before attempting a shot that was deflected by the Sporting Club Delhi defence. Despite creating several chances, FC Goa were unable to break the deadlock, and both sides went into the half-time break at 0-0.

The second half began with Sporting Club Delhi taking the lead in the 51st minute when Juan Sebastián Peña Bermudez capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the visitors ahead. The Gaurs responded by increasing the attacking pressure, pushing forward in search of an equaliser as the game progressed. Refusing to give up, FC Goa continued to fight until the final moments, and their persistence finally paid off in the 90+5th minute when Alex Vallejo found the back of the net with a crucial equaliser.  The dramatic late strike capped a determined performance from the Gaurs, who battled until the final whistle to secure a valuable point in front of their home supporters and extend their unbeaten home run.

fc Goa will play their next game on Sunday, 1 November, taking on Inter Kashi in an away fixture in Punjab.