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2022 Durand Cup LIVE: Mohammedan SC wins 3-1 against FC Goa - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Mohammedan SC get the better of defending champions FC Goa in tournament opener.
Marcus Joseph in action against FC Goa in Durand Cup 2022. (Source: Twitter/ Mohammedan SC)
An experienced Mohammedan SC side sees of a young FC Goa team as the Kolkata-based outfit secure a 3-1 win over the defending champions in the Durand Cup 2022 opener.
In the first half, FC Goa did manage to take the lead with Muhammed Nemil's wonder strike. However, a determined and more gathered Mohammedan SC side struck back early in the second half with a Pritam Singh goal.
From then onwards, last year's runners-up showed immense expertise going forward as their substitutes started combining to get their second goal of the game. Skipper Marcus Joseph confirmed all three points after he scored his team's third goal, and his 17th in the competition, in injury time.
Mohammedan's Faslu Rahman was adjudged the 'Man of the Match'.
Live Updates
- 16 Aug 2022 3:01 PM GMT
70'- An injured Nemil is stretchered off.
Vasim takes the FC Goa goal-scorer's place.
- 16 Aug 2022 3:00 PM GMT
68'- Another change for Mohammedan
Christy Davis replaces Abhishek Halder on the field.
- 16 Aug 2022 2:57 PM GMT
64'- Changes for both teams
Pritam Singh makes way for Yumnam Gopi Singh for Mohammedan SC.
Youngster Ayush Chhetri joins the fray for FC Goa.
- 16 Aug 2022 2:51 PM GMT
59'- Brilliant save by Tiwary!
Pin-point cross Ambekar found running Faiaz, but the latter couldn't head the ball as FC Goa's custodian stood strong. The score remains 1-1.
- 16 Aug 2022 2:41 PM GMT
49'- AND MOHAMMEDAN SCORE!!!
It's Pritam Singh who slots the ball from inside the box to balance the scales.
Mohammedan SC 1-1 FC Goa
- 16 Aug 2022 2:20 PM GMT
HALF TIME.
FC Goa go into the break with a one goal lead as Mohammedan SC was unable to convert their numerous chances. It is Nemil's wonderful strike that remains as the difference.
FC Goa 1-0 Mohammedan SC
