Bengaluru FC faced FC Goa after they defeated Mumbai City FC 5-0 in the playoffs.
It was a highly anticipated match and both teams went strong to secure the win.
Statistically, Goa has never won at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, and unfortunately, that streak continued.
Bengaluru FC piled on the pressure, but Goa refused to back down.
The first half saw multiple chances from Bengaluru but the deadlock was broken unfortunately by Sandesh Jhingan who scored an own goal.
Brison sought to equalise the game but his attempt was blocked.
Bengaluru FC doubled their lead in the second half through Édgar Antonio.
Goa were desperate to score but they only came close to scoring.
They missed several attempts.
As the game crossed the 60-minute mark, coach Manolo Márquez made tactical substitutions that brought new energy.
The tempo shifted as Goa began challenging Bengaluru’s control of the game.
Despite incredible play in the last 15 minutes fc goa failed to capitalise.
The tie now shifts to the Fatorda, where Goa will look to mount a comeback from two goals down.

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