#2 FC Goa 5 – 4 Chennaiyin FC
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This game would have been top of the list if only it had any significance on the league. It did have a lot of significance for FC Goa fans though. The Gaurs had never defeated Chennaiyin FC at their home and on 01st December, had their third attempt to change the dubious record.
Playing for honour more than points, Zico played an attacking side which wanted to salvage some pride after a forgettable campaign. The team conceded their first goal as early as in the third minute, with left-back Jerry curling in a beautiful free-kick. The floodgates, though, were opened. Rafael Coelho didn’t wait much and equalised two minutes later, and the audience already guessed what was in store.
Anirudh Thapa got a touch in a melee in front of the Goa goal in the 12th minute, but Gregory Arnolin had the last touch to make it 2-1 in favour of Chennaiyin. With Jofre scoring from the penalty spot in the 20th minute and Dudu scoring in the 28th minute, the game was getting very interesting. The score-writers were not disturbed till the half-time, and both the teams went into the tunnel in an animated mode.
The second half began on a more cautious note, with both teams defending confidently. In the 68th minute, Sahil Tavora opened the scoring from a simple tap-in, after a lot of hard work from Rafael Coelho, and made it 3-3. Goa had done a lot of chasing in the game and went ahead in the 75th minute, Coelho getting his second for the night.
The night was long, and the fans knew it. John Arne Riise scored from a penalty in the 87th minute, and a 4-4 draw looked good enough for both sides.
Sahil Tavora, though, had other plans. The midfielder scored in the 94th minute, throwing the FC Goa fans into a frenzy. The inconsequential game turned out to be crazy and gave a treat to the audience.
