SC East Bengal staged a thrilling comeback as they pressed a 10-men FC Goa but the Gaurs denied inroads, finally closing a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, Goa on Friday.
The Gaurs went up ahead through Igor Angulo’s 39th-minute goal but his strike was neutralised by SCEB skipper Daniel Fox (65’), who netted his first ISL goal.
The first half was an open-ended affair with chances being created at both ends. However, Goa went into the break with a one-goal advantage after punishing SCEB for a defensive error.
There was drama early on after SCEB were awarded a controversial penalty in the second minute. The referee pointed to the spot after Narayan Das was tripped by Mohamed Ali. Anthony Pilkington stepped up to take the penalty and sent Goa keeper Dheeraj Singh the wrong way but blasted his effort wide.
Goa tried to make inroads after surviving the early scare but missed their chances. Meanwhile, SCEB grew into the game as it…