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FC Goa sinks Odisha FC in stoppage time to claim all three points in an exciting 3-2 win at the Fatorda.
The game kicked off with Sergio Lobera’s side dominating the initial 20 minutes of the game which resulted in the Kalinga Warriors taking an early lead courtesy of captain Mourtada Fall.
Puitea stood over the corner with Ahmed Jahouh but the midfielder delivered a perfect cross to find Fall at the end of it who blasted it past the keeper to hand Odisha FC the lead.
Right after the first goal, Odisha FC through intricate play found Jerry on the flanks who delivered a delicious ball in to see Roy who headed it in but was flagged offside.
FC Goa grew into the game as the game went on. The Gaurs created a few chances and came close to scoring but Odisha FC’s defence stood tall.
As the second half started, Noah was brought down inside the box and the referee pointed to the spot. The Moroccan was asked to retake the penalty, and he did by handing FC Goa their first of the night.
In the 68th minute, FC Goa went ahead as they pounced on a loose ball in FC Odisha’s half. Noah made no mistake and put it past Amrinder with ease.
Late in the second half, Ahmed Jahouh and Mourtada Fall combined to bring Odisha FC on level terms. Yet again from the corner Fall found himself at the end of it who made no mistake and put it past the keeper.
Cy Goddard was brought on for Carlos Delgado in the dying minutes of the game and came excruciatingly close to put Odisha ahead but his attempt was inches wide from the post.
Jay Gupta won it for Goa in the 96th minute with the last attack of the game.
Odisha FC will go up against Maziya of Maldives on October 24 at the Kalinga Stadium for their third AFC Cup fixture.
