Wed Jan 08 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad FC Snatch Late Point Against Ten-Man FC Goa in Fiery ISL Encounter
**Fatorda, India** – Hyderabad FC salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against a ten-man FC Goa in a heated Matchweek 16 encounter of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. The match, played at Fatorda Stadium, saw red cards issued to both sides, adding to the intensity of the contest.
FC Goa took the lead in the 52nd minute thanks to a skillful finish from Armando Sadiku. However, their advantage was short-lived. Borja Herrera’s red card for violent conduct shifted the momentum, only to be followed by a second yellow card for Alex Saji of Goa, leaving both teams with ten men.
Just as Goa looked set to claim victory and leapfrog Bengaluru FC into second place, Hyderabad’s Allan Paulista struck in the 91st minute with a superb turn and shot, securing a valuable point for his team. The late equalizer prevented Goa from capitalizing on their numerical advantage and denied them a crucial win in the tightly contested ISL standings. The match report is the first of several to be published for Matchweek 16. Full details for the remainder of the matchweek’s fixtures are available.
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