Durand Cup: Super sub Faslu Rahman assist Mohammedan beat FC Goa 3-1

Kolkata giants Mohammedan SC kicked off their Durand Cup marketing campaign with a surprising 3-1 come-from-behind win over defending champions FC Goa right here on Tuesday.

FC Goa drew the primary blood when younger midfielder Muhammad Nebil struck from a counter assault to present his aspect an early lead.

The Black Panthers needed to wait till the second half to seek out an equaliser when within the forty ninth minute 29-year-old Manipur ahead Pritam Singh drew parity off a pleasant cross from winger Sheikh Faiaz.

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Egged on by a boisterous residence assist, Mohammedan SC introduced in midfielder Faslu Rahman within the 78th minute of the sport, and the 27-year-old gave headed the ball into the online and earned MSC the all-important simply six minutes later.

Rahman was additionally instrumental within the third and closing objective as he assisted skipper Marcus Joseph within the 93rd minute who sealed the deal and put the ultimate nail within the coffin.

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A outstanding second half efficiency by @MohammedanSC helps them to make a sensational comeback (𝟑-𝟏) win over defending champions @FCGoa. A terrific begin by the Kolkata Giants. #MDSFCG ⚔️#VYBK 🏟️#DurandCup 🏆#IndianOilDurandCup 🏆#IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/uEPhISD3it

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Mohammedan may have made it 4-1 however three of its gamers did not convert a sure-shot objective within the 96th minute following a pandemonium in FC Goa’s field.

With this win, the Black Panthers clinched the all-important three factors and lead their Group A desk.