Fatorda (Goa), Nov 6 (PTI) Substitute Soham Varshneya struck in the third minute of the stoppage time as Bengaluru FC edged past FC Goa 2-1 in the Indian Super League here on Friday.
Borja Martinez put the visitors ahead in the 12th minute before Franchu equalised for the hosts five minutes later. Varshneya then settled the contest in the 90+3rd minute to hand Bengaluru all three points.
The win lifted Bengaluru to third in the standings, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a match in hand.
Bengaluru took the lead through Martinez, who finished with a left-footed strike from outside the box after an attacking move involving Ryan Williams and Lalremtluanga Fanai.
FC Goa responded quickly as Muhammed Nemil set up Franchu, who beat Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with a right-footed effort from distance.
With the contest heading towards a draw, Ashique Kuruniyan drove forward in stoppage time before setting up Varshneya, who found the net with a left-footed finish to secure the win for the visitors. PTI TAP UNG
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