FC Goa lose 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr in their third Group A match of the AFC Champions League Two on Wednesday.
Al-Nassr have maintained an unbeaten record so far and lead Group D with eight points.
There was huge anticipation ahead of the match regarding megastar Cristiano Ronaldo’s participation for Al-Nassr. The star-studded visitors dominated from the outset, scoring in the 10th and 27th minutes through Angelo Gabriel and Haroune Camara.
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Super-sub Brison Fernandes came off the bench to pull one back for FC Goa with a goal in the 41st minute.
Earlier, the 20-year-old Angelo Gabriel received the ball outside the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike that found the back of the net, giving Al-Nassr an early lead.
It was the young Brazilian’s second goal in the AFC Champions League Two.
Al-Nassr doubled their lead when Haroune Camara brilliantly converted a cross from Ayman on the left. The striker weaved past a crowded FC Goa defence, capitalizing on his team’s dominant spell of possession.
Just before halftime, Brison Fernandes pulled one back for FC Goa after receiving a precise through ball from Borja Fernandez. He beat his marker and made his way into the box and fired a right-footed shot past the Al-Nassr goalkeeper.
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Late in the match, David Timor received a straight red card for a foul leaving FC Goa with 10 men.
Al-Nassr have maintained a perfect record so far, leading Group D with eight points. Before facing FC Goa they had cruised to a 5-0 win against FC Istiklol in their opening match and followed it up with a 2-0 victory over Al Zawraa SC.
The Gaurs kicked off their campaign with a 2–0 loss to Al Zawraa SC, followed by another 2–0 defeat against FC Istiklol.
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