FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 4-1, enter Durand Cup semis
The Hindu
Former champions FC Goa marched into the 132nd Durand Cup football tournament semifinals, defeating Chennaiyin FC 4-1
Former champions FC Goa marched into the 132nd Durand Cup football tournament semifinals, defeating Chennaiyin FC 4-1, here on Saturday.
Carl Mchugh (30th), Carlos Martinez (37th), Noah Sadoui (90+1st) and Victor Rodriguez (90+3d) were the goalscorers for the Goan side.
Bikash Yumnam opened the scoring for Chennaiyin in the fifth minute when he found the net from a corner.
The Gaurs responded with fervour, with Martinez hitting the bar and Udanta missing an opportunity.
They equalised after 30 minutes when Udanta's cross was headed back by Noah and converted by new signing Mchugh.
Goa's Noah and Carlos both came close to scoring, but Chennaiyin's Samik denied them.
Spaniard Martinez then executed an exceptional chip, securing the Gaurs' comeback with his third goal of the tournament.
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