Injury-time goal sees FC Goa rescue a point in Kerala

Kochi: A 10-man FC Goa denied Kerala Blasters their second win of the Indian Super League as an injury-time strike from Lenny Rodrigues ensured a dramatic 2-2 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

Sergio Cidoncha's (2nd minute) early goal helped the home side set the tempo of the match. Mourtada Fall (41st) pulled FC Goa level before the break but was sent off for a last-man tackle in the second-half.

Raphael Messi Bouli (59th) regained the lead for Kerala Blasters. However, a late goal from Lenny (90+3') struck daggers into the hearts of an expectant home crowd.

Eelco Schattorie's injury-hit team are now winless since the opening game against ATK and are eighth in the table with five points. FC Goa, on the other hand, are fourth on the table with nine points. Kerala got off to a terrific start by taking the lead in the second minute.

A long throw-in from the left by Raju Gaikwad hit Mourtada Fall who failed to clear the danger.