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Varshneya's Stoppage-Time Strike Seals Bengaluru FC's 2-1 Win at Goa
Substitute Soham Varshneya scored in the third minute of stoppage time as Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 in the ISL at Fatorda on Friday night.
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Substitute Soham Varshneya scored in the third minute of stoppage time as Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 in the Indian Super League at Fatorda on Friday night.
By StoryTimesNow News Desk — 06 November 2026, 11:03 PM IST
Illustration: a floodlit stadium at night. Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 at Fatorda on Friday. (Illustrative image)
Key Takeaways
What happened: Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday, 6 November 2026; Soham Varshneya scored the winner in the 90+3rd minute.
How it unfolded: Borja Martinez put Bengaluru ahead in the 12th minute, Franchu equalised five minutes later, and substitute Varshneya settled it in stoppage time after a run from Ashique Kuruniyan.
What next: The win lifts Bengaluru FC to third in the ISL table, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand.
Introduction
Bengaluru FC snatched a dramatic 2-1 win away at FC Goa on Friday night, substitute Soham Varshneya scoring in the third minute of stoppage time to settle a contest that looked destined for a draw.
Borja Martinez had given the visitors a 12th-minute lead at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, only for Franchu to equalise five minutes later. With neither side able to find a winner in normal time, Varshneya timed his run to meet Ashique Kuruniyan's delivery and finish with his left foot.
What Happened?
Bengaluru started with attacking intent and were rewarded in the 12th minute. Ryan Williams and Lalremtluanga Fanai combined before the ball reached Borja Martinez, who created space outside the penalty area and unleashed a powerful left-footed effort into the net for 1-0.
The lead lasted just five minutes. Muhammed Nemil found Franchu, who fired a powerful right-footed shot from distance beyond Bengaluru goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to make it 1-1.
Both teams continued to search for a winner, and Ryan Williams hit the woodwork for Bengaluru in the opening minutes, but neither side could establish control. Just when the contest appeared destined to end in a draw, Bengaluru produced a decisive attacking move in stoppage time.
In the 90+3rd minute, Ashique Kuruniyan made an impressive forward run, breaking through FC Goa's defensive structure and creating an opportunity inside the attacking third. Varshneya timed his movement perfectly to meet the delivery before finishing with his left foot to make it 2-1.
Why Does This Matter?
The win matters most for what it does to the table. Bengaluru FC climb to third, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand.
For FC Goa, the defeat is a frustrating outcome after their quick response to falling behind. They matched Bengaluru for long spells and were minutes from a point, but a single stoppage-time move undid their evening. Conceding so late at home will sting more than the scoreline itself.
Important Details
Match: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC, Indian Super League 2026-27, Matchday 5, Friday, 6 November 2026.
Kick-off and venue: 7:30 PM IST at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao, Goa.
Full-time score: FC Goa 1, Bengaluru FC 2. Half-time: 1-1.
Key moments: Ryan Williams hit the woodwork for Bengaluru in the opening minutes; Kuruniyan's driving run set up the winner.
Table: Bengaluru FC rise to third, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand.
Background and Context
The 2026-27 Indian Super League season began on 10 October 2026 and runs to May 2027. Friday's Matchday 5 fixture kept Bengaluru firmly in the leading group.
FC Goa have made a habit of fast responses at home, and Franchu's equaliser five minutes after falling behind was in keeping with that. But Bengaluru's late winner showed the other side of this fixture: the Blues have now made a habit of finding goals when games look to be slipping away from them.
What Happens Next?
Bengaluru will take plenty of confidence from this result, particularly from their ability to find a winner in the dying moments of a closely fought encounter. With a game in hand on the two sides above them, they are well placed to push higher in the table in the coming weeks.
FC Goa, meanwhile, must regroup quickly. The performance had much to encourage them, but they will need to turn home draws into wins and avoid late concessions if they are to stay in touch with the top three.
What Readers Should Know
The final score was FC Goa 1, Bengaluru FC 2. Martinez opened the scoring in the 12th minute, Franchu equalised in the 17th, and Varshneya won it in the 90+3rd minute. The win lifts Bengaluru to third in the ISL table with a game in hand.
FAQs
What was the score between FC Goa and Bengaluru FC? Bengaluru FC beat FC Goa 2-1 in the Indian Super League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Who scored the winner for Bengaluru FC? Substitute Soham Varshneya scored the winner in the 90+3rd minute, finishing with his left foot after Ashique Kuruniyan's driving run and delivery.
Who scored the other goals? Borja Martinez put Bengaluru ahead in the 12th minute, and Franchu equalised for FC Goa in the 17th minute after a pass from Muhammed Nemil.
Where does the win leave Bengaluru FC in the ISL table? Bengaluru rise to third in the table, behind NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with a game in hand.
When and where was the match played? The match kicked off at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Margao, Goa.
Sources and Verification
The final score, the scorers and their minutes, the assists, and the table position are taken from the MyKhel match report published at 22:24 IST on 6 November 2026 and cross-checked against the Sportradar match page and the Technosports match page (ESPN feeds), all dated 6 November 2026. All sources were accessed on 6 November 2026.
This report is based on match reports and live score coverage published on 6 November 2026. The minute of Franchu's equaliser, the 17th, is derived from the MyKhel report's account that the lead lasted five minutes after the 12th-minute opener.
