FC Goa become first-ever Indian club to earn a point in AFC Champions League

AFC Champions League: FC Goa became the first-ever team from India to compete in the tournament and earn a point on Wednesday. The team played a goallessdraw vs Qatar's Al-Rayyan.

FC Goa, the first team from India to compete in the group stage of the AFC Champions League, punched above their weight to hold Qatar's Al-Rayyan, coached by renowned French World Cup winner Laurent Blanc, to a goalless draw in in Goa on Wednesday. FC Goa produced a gutsy performance to keep the side coached by the former PSG manager at bay for the full duration of the match. Rising to the occasion were the likes of Ishan Pandita and young goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem, who, made a brilliant save in the 87th minute and a crucial tackle before that to deny the visitors any chance.