Bengaluru beat Goa 2-1 on Varshneya’s stoppage-time goal

Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 at Fatorda on November 6, with substitute Soham Varshneya scoring the winner in stoppage time. The result gave Bengaluru three points in the Indian Super League, while the final minutes prompted Goa defender Sandesh Jhingan to criticise the officiating. Bengaluru took the lead in the 12th minute through Borja Martínez, whose left-footed shot followed a move involving Ryan Williams and Lalremtluanga Fanai. Goa equalised five minutes later when Franchu scored from a Muhammed Nemil pass. The teams remained level until the closing stages. In the third minute of stoppage time, Aashique Kuruniyan moved into the Goa penalty area and set up Varshneya, who finished with a left-footed shot. The goal followed a throw-in awarded to Bengaluru after Goa defender Sana Singh had cleared the ball out of play. Goa players disputed the decision. Jhingan told broadcasters after the match that he believed major refereeing decisions had gone against his side, including the throw-in that preceded the goal. He said Goa had been preparing to move forward in search of a goal when play instead returned to a defensive situation. His comments were an account of Goa’s view; the...