AFC Champions League 2021 - FC Goa vs Al-Rayyan SC LIVE: Live Blog, Commentary, Score, Result, Updates and Reactions
Catch all the action from the AFC Champions League group stage game between FC Goa and Al-Rayyan SC on our LIVE Blog.
FC Goa team (Source: ISL)
FC Goa square off against Qatar's Al-Rayyan SC in the first group stage game of their maiden AFC Champions League campaign on Wednesday night and we are going to be covering the game LIVE, here on our Live Blog. As the likes of Edu Bedia and Brandon Fernandes look to make a strong start in the premier continental tournament, we will keep you updated with all the latest from the match itself as well as all the conversation around it. The match starts at 10:30 pm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. Watch this space for more.
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INCREDIBLE RESULT FOR FC GOA!
On their debut, they have secured a draw against a much-favoured opposition in Al Rayyan. An overall solid display from the team as they played their hearts out.
Dying minutes and Ferrando takes off Brandon and brings on Amarjit. Can Goa see off this draw?
87' Brilliant save by Dheeraj Singh. A cross is delivered toward the box and Boly was free at the far post but Dheeraj made himself big and closed down the goal, he blocked the effort with his body to keep Goa in the game.
Ishan Pandita is replaced by Devendra Murgaonkar as FC Goa look to keep the pressure with a fresh pair of legs.
CLOSE! Terrific tackle by Seriton to keep Goa in the game. Dheeraj's clearance was quite poor there and the ball had fallen to the opposition in a dangerous position, but Seriton recovered just in time.
Double change by Laurant Blanc, Aziz and Maqsoud are brought off.
First change for Goa, Romario is repalced by Saviour Gama.
Meanwhile, there seemed to be a handball incident inside Rayyan's penalty box, which the referee has ignored. Goa could have had a penalty there.
The hour mark is here and still it's goal less. Goa and Rayyan look pretty balanced on then field.
The half time whistle blows and Goa will be proud of their performance so far. But if they are to hold their heads high then they will know the job is only half done. Another 45 mins of action remain. Stay tuned.
A long range attempt by Abdel Aziz swings just wide of the target.