Goa FC gamers celebrates after profitable the match in opposition to Chennaiyan FC in the course of the Durand cup quarter finals in Guwahati on August 26 2023.| Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar

Former champions FC Goa marched into the 132nd Durand Cup soccer match semifinals, defeating Chennaiyin FC 4-1, right here on Saturday.

Carl Mchugh (thirtieth), Carlos Martinez (thirty seventh), Noah Sadoui (90+1st) and Victor Rodriguez (90+3d) have been the goalscorers for the Goan aspect.

Bikash Yumnam opened the scoring for Chennaiyin within the fifth minute when he discovered the web from a nook.

The Gaurs responded with fervour, with Martinez hitting the bar and Udanta lacking a chance.

They equalised after half-hour when Udanta's cross was headed again by Noah and transformed by new signing Mchugh.

Goa's Noah and Carlos each got here near scoring, however Chennaiyin's Samik denied them.

Spaniard Martinez then executed an distinctive chip, securing the Gaurs' comeback together with his third aim of the match.

Chennaiyin substituted to counter Noah's menace and started the second half extra assertively.

Dheeraj made essential saves to thwart Chennaiyin's Ayush Sangwan's efforts.

In the added time, Noah introduced up his fifth aim of the match.

Mchugh turned supplier, discovering Noah's run contained in the field, who introduced it down superbly to nail it previous Samik with a shot on the flip.

The CFC custodian was then crushed for a fourth time, when Boris laid it on to Victor's path a few minutes later.

The substitute took an excellent first contact to go away his marker behind and blasted a left-footer into the left high nook of the Chennaiyin internet.