Soham Varshneya stoppage-time strike seals Bengaluru FC win over FC Goa
Soham Varshneya scored in the third minute of stoppage time to give Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win over FC Goa in the ISL at Fatorda.
Soham Varshneya scored in the third minute of stoppage time to give Bengaluru FC a 2-1 win over FC Goa at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. Hindustan Times reported that the victory moved Bengaluru FC to third in the ISL standings with a game in hand.
Key takeaways
- Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 in the ISL at Fatorda
- Borja Martínez opened the scoring in the 12th minute
- Franchu equalised for FC Goa in the 17th minute
- Soham Varshneya scored the winner in the 90+3rd minute
- Bengaluru FC moved to third in the league standings with a game in hand
Soham Varshneya scored a stoppage-time winner as Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 in the Indian Super League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday, Hindustan Times reported. Borja Martínez gave Bengaluru the lead in the 12th minute before Franchu levelled for Goa five minutes later.
Match details
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 12th minute through Borja Martínez. Following an attacking move involving Ryan Williams and Lalremtluanga Fanai, the ball fell to Martínez, who created space before unleashing a clinical left-footed strike from outside the box. His effort found the back of the net to put Bengaluru ahead 1-0.
Goa equalises
FC Goa responded with urgency and found the equalizer just five minutes later. Muhammed Nemil picked out Franchu, who unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from distance. The effort flew past Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and into the net, bringing the Gaurs back on level terms at 1-1.
Late winner
The contest remained balanced as both sides looked to gain the upper hand. Bengaluru FC, however, found the breakthrough when it mattered most.
In the 90+3rd minute, Ashique Kuruniyan drove forward with purpose, breaking through the FC Goa defensive line and creating space in the attacking third.
Varshneya timed his run into the box perfectly before firing a left-footed finish into the net, sending the Bengaluru FC contingent into celebration and sealing a dramatic 2-1 win for the visitors.
Standings and context
The victory sees Bengaluru FC move to third in the league standings, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand.
The 2026–27 season is Bengaluru FC's 14th season as a professional football club since its establishment in 2013 and 9th season in the Indian Super League. It runs from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027 with participation in the Indian Super League and Super Cup.
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