10-man FC Goa beat NorthEast United 2-1

TIL Desk Sports/ Romeo Fernandes struck in the injury time as a 10-man FC Goa rallied to beat NorthEast United 2-1 in a thrilling Indian Super League football match at Nehru Stadium.  Goa were at the receiving end of a series of North East onslaught after Sahil Tavora was sent off in the 72nd minute for his second bookable offence and the match locked at 1-1. But in a dramatic finish, Romeo Fernandes scored the match-winner with just a few seconds left into the four-minute injury time to the wild celebration of home fans.

With the win, Goa broke their winless streak at home to notch up their third victory and take their tally to 10 points, the same as NorthEast and Chennaiyin FC, but still remain at the bottom of the league table on inferior goal difference. Despite the loss, NorthEast United also remained at the sixth spot. Seityasen Singh put NorthEast United ahead in the 49th minute but Robin Singh cancelled the lead in the 62nd minute.

As four foreigners in the team could not play due to suspension and two others injured, FC Goa had no option but to field nine Indian players and two from abroad. The home side faced a barrage of attack from their opponents who too need a win badly after three consecutive losses.  Goa managed to keep their slate clean largely due to the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Laximikanth Kattimani who brought off several smart saves.