Indian membership FC Goa suffered a 0-2 defeat by the hands of UAE’s Al Wahda within the ultimate group stage match to finish their maiden marketing campaign within the AFC Champions League on a disappointing word in Margao on Thursday.
Already out of reckoning for a spot within the knockouts, FC Goa performed the match with out their overseas gamers and likewise missed the providers of Spanish head coach Juan Ferrando, as that they had been allowed to go away the nation in view of the restrictions being imposed on flights from India globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An unmarked Omar Khrbin struck within the 61st minute, profiting from an excellent ball from Tim Matvaz, sending his shot on to the left aspect of the FC Goa goalkeeper.
Al Wahda nearly doubled the lead however goalkeeper Naveen Kumar, who changed first-choice custodian Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem after an damage he picked following a collision together with his personal defender, managed to save the try by the visiting aspect within the 72nd minute.
However, the guests made it 2-0 when Mohammed Ali Menhali discovered the again of the web within the ninetieth minute.
The Indian Super League membership didn’t have any clear lower probabilities within the first half however managed to defend effectively, whilst Al Wahda appeared to assault on a daily foundation on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Persepolis FC of Iran topped the group with 15 factors after beating Al Rayyan of Qatar earlier within the day.
Al Wahda additionally certified for the knockouts as one in every of three finest runners-up with 13 factors.
Before the match, Ferrando had wished his gamers.
“Good luck to our @FCGoaOfficial guys and technical employees forward of tonight’s match. Be positive we’re pleased with you all and nobody goes to assess your efficiency primarily based on a single sport when you may have already proven a lot throughout a complete season. Make it rely!” Ferrando tweeted.
The Indian outfit failed to register a win however logged three factors after drawing three matches and dropping as many video games.
