Álex Vallejo scored in stoppage time as FC Goa fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Sporting Delhi.
FC Goa rescued a point with a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to hold Sporting Club Delhi to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League clash. Juan Peña had put Sporting Delhi ahead early in the second half, but Álex Vallejo struck in the 90+5th minute to deny the visitors all three points after a late spell of pressure from the Gaurs.
Goa push for an equaliser after Peña’s opener
The first half ended goalless despite both sides creating opportunities. FC Goa looked threatening through Muhammed Nemil Valiyattil and Francisco Feuillassier, while Tomba Singh tested Sporting Delhi goalkeeper Nora Fernandes from outside the box. Sandesh Jhingan also had an effort blocked from a corner as the hosts tried to make their attacking moves count.
Sporting Delhi had their moments too, with Juan Peña forcing Bob Jackson into a save from a difficult angle. However, the visitors were unable to break the deadlock before the interval. The first half also saw yellow cards for Nduka Junior, Lalrinliana Hnamte and Carlos Fortes in a physical contest.
The match opened up after the restart. Sporting Delhi found the breakthrough in the 51st minute when Peña finished with his right foot from inside the box. Rodriguinho provided the assist, giving the visitors a valuable lead.
FC Goa responded with increased urgency. Nemil and Feuillassier combined to create chances, but Fernandes stood firm in goal. Chiki came close with a header, while Isak Vanlalruatfela and Álex Vallejo also tried their luck as the hosts searched for a way back into the contest.
Vallejo delivers in stoppage time
FC Goa continued to push in the closing stages, with substitutions adding fresh energy to their attack. Sitroy Carvalho and Haodamlian Vaiphei came on as the hosts piled forward, creating several opportunities from open play and set pieces.
Jhingan went close with a header, while Carvalho and Isak also threatened. Sporting Delhi, meanwhile, struggled to clear the pressure and suffered further disruption when Rodriguinho and Clarence Fernandes were forced off with injuries.
The decisive moment arrived in the 90+5th minute. Following a set-piece situation, Feuillassier supplied the assist and Vallejo finished with his right foot from close range, sending the ball into the bottom-left corner.
The late strike completed FC Goa’s comeback and ensured the points were shared after eight minutes of second-half stoppage time. For Sporting Delhi, Peña’s goal had looked enough for victory, but Vallejo’s timely intervention ensured the Gaurs left the contest with a hard-earned point.
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