A late goal saved the day for FC Goa as they managed to grab a point after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against SC East Bengal in an Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.
In what was initially a cagey contest, SCEB took the lead through Bright Enobakhare’s (79th) stunning solo goal. But FC Goa fought back with a goal from substitute Devendra Murgaonkar (81st) to deny their opponents a second successive win.
SC East Bengal played most part of the second half with 10 men after captain Daniel Fox was sent off in the 56th minute.
FC Goa dominated the first half, keeping possession and creating chances but couldn’t find a way to score. While FC Goa keeper Mohammad Nawaz was hardly tested, SCEB custodian Debjit Majumder pulled off four crucial saves.
The first big chance of the game came in the fourth minute for FC Goa after Scott Neville tripped Jorge Ortiz Mendoza. Brandon Fernandes took the free-kick and…