Goa: Less than 24 hours after Kerala Blasters FC qualified for the 2021-22 Indian Super League (ISL) Semi-Finals, without kicking a ball, the Yellow Army played out an exciting 4-4 draw with FC Goa, here at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.
Hat-trick hero Airam Cabrera (49', 63' Pen., 82') and Aibanbha Dohling (79') both came off the bench to score for Goa. Earlier, Jorge Pereyra Diaz (10', 25' Pen.) had impressed with a brace in the first half. Vincy Barreto (88') and Alvaro Vazquez (90') ensured Blasters gained a point later on.
The Gaurs ended their campaign in 9th place with 19 points. Blasters finish 4th with 34 points and eagerly await to learn their Semi-Final opponents, one between Jamshedpur FC and ATK Mohun Bagan.
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Sahal Abdul Samad, fresh off his goal from midweek turned assist-provided - his first of the season. The midfielder intercepted a ball, initially passed to Anwar Ali by the 'keeper. A timed cross into the box and Diaz slid the ball into the net, breaking the deadlock.
Anwar was at fault again for the second goal, giving away the ball easily to Chencho who ran into the box with just the 'keeper to beat. Tiwari made himself big but tripped the Bhutanese forward, gifting Blasters a penalty.