FC Goa, the most consistent team in the Indian Super League history needed just a draw to qualify for the playoffs for the sixth time and they were up against Hyderabad FC, who were the other team fighting for that lone playoff spot against FC Goa.
FC Goa Draw Against Hyderabad FC to Qualify for ISL 2020-2021 Semi-Finals
A strong performance from both the team ensured that the match ended in a goalless draw and it was all that FC Goa needed to enter the semi-finals.
Hyderabad started with a very high spirit in order to pick up a win on the last day and seal a top-four finish. The constant threats of Halicharan Narzary and Muhammed Yasir were very strongly dealt with by former Hyderabad FC player Adil Khan.
Goa grew stronger and controlled the pace of play as the game progressed in the first half and the second half of the match began in the same context. Marquez was so in need of a goal that he subbed off Fran Sandaza and Yasir and brought in Alberg and Colaco on their place. However, the trick did not have any effect on the match.
During the 2nd half of the match, both the teams got equal chances but both the teams failed. Hyderabad FC got a real chance in dying minutes of the match Liston Colaco just needed to tap the ball into the back of the net, but Ivan Gonzalez put his body on the line to make sure he clears the ball even before it reaches Liston Colaco.
With this result, Juan Ferrando's FC Goa have now qualified for the playoffs, which is the sides' sixth entry into the playoffs. While Hyderabad FC's great season came to an end. The Nizams impressed everyone with their performance and must be proud of their own performance.
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