FC Goa have picked up a massive win over East Bengal, defeating them 3-2 at home. The match was a hotly contested affair, with the hosts falling short despite a valiant effort.

Borja Herrera scored a hat-trick against his former club in what will surely be a massive blow for the team and the fans. The Gaurs won the match with a man short, after Carl McHugh was sent off for a second yellow in the 81st minute.

FC Goa defeat East Bengal at home in thrilling affair

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Borja Herrera scored 3 goals against East Bengal tonight at Salt Lake 👀

Man literally cooked East bengal 👨‍🍳#FCGoa #IndianFootball #allindiafootball #ForcaGoa #ISL #BorjaHerrera pic.twitter.com/fx5qi8dppT
— All India Football (@AllIndiaFtbl) September 27, 2024

Debjit Majumder was started in goal to replace Prabhsukhan Gill after the former Kerala Blasters player’s woeful performance last time out. However, things didn’t change much for the Torch Bearers at home.

The game started with Herrera scoring two quickfire goals, putting the home team under immense pressure. It eventually let up when Madih Talal was able to dispatch a penalty to make it 2-1 shortly after.

The second half saw Goa on the front foot again, as Herrera completed his hat-trick in the 71st minute. McHugh’s red card allowed East Bengal a way back into the game, with David scoring from the bench to make it 3-2 in the 85th minute. However, it wasn’t enough to salvage a point at home.