Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa succumbed to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Saudi powerhouse Al-Nassr FC in their third group-stage match of the AFC Champions League Two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.

Angelo Borges and Haroune Camara found themselves on the scoresheet for the Saudi giants. At the same time, Brison Fernandes scored the only goal for the ISL side, marking their first in the continental campaign. This was also the first goal Al-Nassr conceded in ACL Two this season, according to a press release from ISL.

Nassr enjoyed 79% ball possession compared to FC Goa’s 21%, controlling the tempo of the game. The visitors dominated the game from the outset, creating waves of attacks on the FC Goa defence line.

Ayman Yahya, Angelo Borges, and Haroune Camara com

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