PANJIM: Sports Authority of India came from a goal down to hold Goa to a 2-2 draw in the Junior Boys’ National Football Championship for Dr B C Roy Trophy 2023-24 (Tier 1 group stage), held at Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, on Wednesday.
Goa forged ahead in the very 7th minute of play, where Favio Martins collecting a pass from Vivaan Sampat finished it at the far post, 1-0.
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However SAI regrouped themselves and levelled terms in the 22nd minute through Mhammad Hussain, after getting hold of a ball from the defense, 1-1.
On crossing over Goa came with renewed ideas and once again took the lead. Favio Martins dribbled past a host of rival defenders and set up Sangam Shetye, who timed his run and finished it at the top corner of the goal, 2-1.
SAI continued to exert pressure on the Goa citadel and got their equalizer in the 75th minute through a long range strike from Pangai Konyak, 2-2.
