Agencies, SHILLONG: FC Goa’s campaign in the Durand Cup 2024 came to a heartbreaking end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Shillong Lajong FC in their final group stage match, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, on Saturday.
Despite a valiant effort by the young Gaurs, the draw was not enough to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, with Shillong Lajong progressing on goal difference. The match saw Shillong Lajong take the lead in the 30th minute when Marcos Rudwere Silva found the back of the net. However, FC Goa responded almost immediately with Devendra Murgaokar equalising just three minutes later.
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In doing so, Murgaokar etched his name in the history books, becoming his Club’s all-time top-scorer in the Durand Cup with his eighth goal in the tournament since 2021.
Both teams fought-hard in the second half, but neither could find the decisive goal.
The draw meant that both FC Goa and Shillong Lajong finished the group stage with seven points each, having secured two wins and a draw. However, Shillong Lajong’s superior goal difference saw them advance to the next round, leaving the Gaurs to exit the competition.
