Late Comeback Secures Point for Bengaluru FC in 2-2 Draw Against FC Goa in ISL 2024-25

In a thrilling match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru FC staged a dramatic comeback to secure a crucial point in their 2-2 draw against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25. The former champions showed their resilience once again, extending their unbeaten run at home to seven matches this season, with five wins and two draws under their belt. Despite FC Goa's early dominance and high pressing tactics in the opening minutes, it was Bengaluru's defender Sandesh Jhingan who broke the deadlock in the 7th minute. Surrounded by FC Goa players, Jhingan displayed his aerial prowess by leaping high to connect with a looping free-kick from Dejan Drazic, sending the ball into the bottom left corner from the center of the box to give the Blues the lead.

However, Bengaluru FC soon gained control over the game and began orchestrating the proceedings. The Blues' offence was spearheaded by Sunil Chhetri, and high on confidence, the striker pulled off an ambitious attempt at goal from a fair distance outside of the box in the 14th minute. The precision of the shot was praiseworthy as it was directed straight at the bottom left corner before it was stopped by FC Goa custodian Hrithik Tiwari.

The duo of Ryan Williams and Chhetri have developed a fine understanding this season, with the former's timely crosses being met by the striker inside the box regularly. The home team encountered an opportunity to equalise in the 56th minute as Chhetri headed a similar delivery by Williams from the left side of the six-yard box, but it missed hitting the target by a whisker.

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Interestingly, despite Bengaluru FC's repeated efforts to trouble FC Goa from a distance, it was Sahil Tavora who notched a strike from outside of the box in the 66th minute to double the Gaurs' lead. He pulled off a peach of a strike that landed straight into the top right corner and caught the Bengaluru FC backline off guard. The goal was a culmination of a brief passage where the visitors pushed against the run of play to create opportunities up front.

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