Wanted to win for folks of India, says FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando

FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando is heartbroken after his workforce conceded a last-minute equaliser in its AFC Champions League match in opposition to Al Rayyan, saying the aspect needed to win for the folks of India who’re battling a lethal second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
FC Goa conceded an 89th minute objective to squander an opportunity to turn into the primary Indian membership to win a match within the prestigious AFC Champions League (ACL) because it performed out a 1-1 draw with Al Rayyan of Qatar right here on Monday.
“It is difficult when you lose in the last minute. But, the truth is that we are playing against very good teams. It is a pleasure to play against Persepolis, Al Wahda and Al Rayyan,” Ferrando stated.
“It was an important sport as a result of the scenario in India may be very troublesome at this second. We have been pondering that if we win it is going to be an excellent second for the Indian folks as a result of it’s very troublesome for the gamers for the time being.
“They were talking about playing for India because I know about the difficult moments. But, we conceded at the last moment. This is football,” he added.
Jorge Ortiz gave FC Goa the lead within the third minute of the Group E match however Ali Ferydoon equalised with only a minute left within the regulation time.
Al Rayyan had nearly all of possession within the first half but it surely was an excellent contest within the second session.
“Of course, we need to improve. We have our next match against Al Wahda. There are some injuries, and it is difficult to prepare. The medical staff have been working tirelessly,” Ferrando stated.
“We needed to be better during the transition prior to conceding. That’s a big difference between the other teams playing here and us. It was a terrible moment for my players to concede at the last moment. They were also exhausted,” he expressed.
The Gaurs are presently on three factors from 5 matches with their final sport slated in opposition to Al Wahda FSCC on April 30.
The Indian Super League aspect went out of reckoning for a knock-out berth after Al Wahda of the UAE beat final season runners-up Persepolis FC 1-0 in one other Group E match performed earlier within the day.