For 45 minutes on Saturday, it seemed like FC Goa were on course to script a historic comeback in the second leg of their semi-final against Chennaiyin FC.
With key players returning to the matchday squad, the Gaurs were hopeful of scoring more than a goal at their home ground but they still needed to score three goals without conceding any. Their poor show in the first leg in Chennai meant the scoreline read 1-4 before kick-off. At half-time, Goa were up by two goals.
Chennaiyin knew what was coming but such was FC Goa's intensity and proficiency going forward that goals were a guarantee in the first half.