PANJIM: The FC Goa Developmental Team had to be content with a 2-2 draw at the Bambolim Athletic Stadium after a pulsating clash against ARA FC in the Hero 2nd Division League.
The Gaurs paid for not taking their chances as ARA FC took charge of the game and managed to bag the opener around the half-hour mark.
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Dieye Hamidou found himself with enough space in front of goal and his effort proved too hot to handle for Guidle Syiemlieh in the Goa goal.
ARA went into the half-time with a lead, but there was still plenty of time for things to change.
The Dev Team came out in the second half with renewed belief and it took just a couple of minutes to get back on level terms.
By the 48th minute, it was 1-1 as a cross from the left flank was met with a firm header by Kapil Hoble, who expertly guided it past the goalkeeper to bring the home supporters on their feet.
In the 88th minute, FC Goa took the deserved lead after a marauding run by Nestor caused all sorts of problems for the defence, and eventually saw him beat the goalkeeper to make it 2-1.
Parminder Singh was awarded space to shoot, and he fired home to make it 2-2 right before the end.
