Bambolim (Goa): SC Bengal Timur 347 days to end running without their victory at the Indian Super League (ISL) when they thin the FC Goa semi-final with a 2-1 victory at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim in Bambolim on Wednesday.
The first win of the season helped East Bengal up from the bottom while FC Goa was still trapped in the ninth place at the table.
Mahesh Naorem Singh (9 ‘) scored earlier for East Bengal by running playing until Alberto Noguera (37’) equalized the score.
Naorem Singh (42 ‘) completed his exploration after a gift from the opposition defender who remained the difference between the team.
Despite dominating the ownership, FC Goa was surprising at the initial stage after an unfortunate error from Edu Bedia arrested Anwar Ali off-guard.
Mahesh Naorem Singh took advantage of the situation, pounced out the ball, and put it past the forward goalkeeper from the situation one on one to score the opening.
Before half an hour, Captain Gaurs Fed Alexander Jesuraj by penetrating the ball but he wasted the opportunity to equalize by airing the shot above the crossbar above the crossbar.
Darren Sidoel then took a shot remotely, the drink was rest but his efforts widened from the sign.
FC Goa finally scored an equalizer after Jorge Ortiz delivered a defensive separation pass for Alberto Noguera who found the room in the box and beat Arindam Bhattacharja with his left foot from a narrow corner.
Three minutes before halftime, Naorem Singh gave another East Bengal clue after Anwar Ali talented the ball to him in his own box.
Even though the striker’s efforts hit the bar and came out, the assistant referee gave a goal when the ball had crossed the goal line.
The second half saw FC Goa intently looking for another equalizer.
However, there are not many clear assessment opportunities for GAURS.
Red & gold brigades defend the numbers, deny everything for opposition striker.
The fourth official adds seven minutes of extra time after the regulation period.
Mario Rivera’s forces argue with their superiority with collective efforts to record the first hottest victory of the season.
FC Goa will fight Bengaluru FC in the next match on Sunday while SC Bengal Timur faces the challenge of Stern Hyderabad FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday.