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FC Goa play out one more draw, this time 1-1 consequence in opposition to Al Rayyan

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FC Goa conceded an 89th minute purpose to squander the possibility to turn out to be the primary Indian membership to win a match within the prestigious AFC Champions League (ACL) as they performed out a 1-1 draw with Al Rayyan of Qatar in Margao on Monday.
Jorge Ortiz gave FC Goa the lead within the third minute of the Group E match however Ali Ferydoon equalised with only a minute left within the regulation time.
Al Rayyan had nearly all of possession within the first half but it surely was an excellent contest within the second session.
The Indian Super League aspect went out of reckoning for a knock-out berth after Al Wahda of the UAE beat final season runners-up Persepolis FC 1-0 in one other Group E match performed earlier within the day.
Persepolis are nonetheless on the highest group standings with 12 factors whereas Al Wahda are second with 10 factors. FC Goa are third with three factors and Al Rayyan on the backside with two factors.
All the 4 groups have one match remaining within the double round-robin league.
The high crew in every of the 5 teams and three finest runners-up sides advance to the Round of 16 knock-outs.
FC Goa had performed out a 0-0 draw with Al Rayyan of their first leg match earlier than holding Al Wahda to a different goalless draw. The Goan aspect then misplaced to Persepolis FC 1-2 and 0-4 within the double header.
FC Goa’s final match in opposition to Al Wahda on Thursday will thus be an inconsequential one.