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MAPUSA: FC Goa and Dempo SC played out a 2-2 draw in the AIFF U-17 I-League group match played at Ella ground, Old Goa, on Friday.
Ruell Goes gave FC Goa the lead when he crossed the ball into the box but poor anticipation by Dempo SC’s goalkeeper Adriano Fernandes saw the ball go into the net in the 13th minute of play.
Dempo SC responded in the 33rd minute when Young Gaurs custodian Chris Rodrigues spilled a cross into the path of Dempo SC’s Vishal Chawan who tapped it in, 1-1. Josley Gomes restored the Gaurs lead before the break when he tapped in a cross from Sam, 2-1.
The game started at a frantic pace in the second half and Dempo SC equalised from a corner in the 70th minute when Dempo SC’s Favio Martins rose highest to head the ball into the back of the net, 2-2.
Minutes later, FC Goa’s custodian Chris was shown a red card for handling the ball outside the box and denying a goal scoring opportunity. The game flowed from end to end as both teams tried to find the winner.
More drama ensued in the final minutes when Guars centreback skipper Asher Rebello rose high to meet a corner and head goal wards only for a Dempo SC defender to handle the ball and deny a goal. He was subsequently shown a red card and a penalty was awarded to FC Goa in the 90th minute.
Dempo SC’s keeper Adriano came to their rescue to save the penalty and rescue a point. The game ended 2-2 with both teams down to 10 men.
