AFC Challenge League 2026-27: Chiki’s 85th-minute winner fires FC Goa to victory over Fortis FC

The Gaurs scored two goals against Fortis FC in AFC Challenge League 2026-27.

FC Goa registered a 1-2 win against Fortis FC of Bangladesh in AFC Challenge League 2026-27 on Tuesday, October 20.

The Gaurs entered this clash following a defeat to FC Regar TadAZ of Tajikistan in matchday 1 of the AFC Challenge League 2026-27. However, the Gaurs finally found their result as they secured a hard-fought win against the Bangladeshi side Fortis FC.

Jorge Ortiz opened the scoring for the Gaurs early in the 6th minute through a sweet header and went a goal up at the break. Fortis FC came out strong in the second half and kept attacking to find the equaliser and finally did through a goal from Rafayel Tudu at the 78th minute. Chiki, however, scored an 85th minute winner to secure a win for FC Goa in AFC Challenge League 2026-27.

A strong first half start for the Gaurs

FC Goa showed aggression from the start with Muhammed Nemil firing wide following a swift counter-attack before they opened the scoring in the sixth minute.

Udanta Singh floated a delightful cross into the box to an unmarked Jorge Ortiz, whose header was deflected into the back of the net by Ananta Tamang.

Ortiz continued to threaten, shooting wide a minute later before forcing Fortis goalkeeper Sujan Perera into a save in the 14th minute, with Sandesh Jhingan pulling his effort narrowly off the left post from the ensuing corner.

The Bangladesh side threatened in the 36th minute when Pa Omar Babou’s long-range effort was kept out by Lara Sharma, before Essa Jallow’s header from Babou’s cross was blocked, leaving FC Goa with a slim advantage at the interval.

Chiki’s 85th-minute winner seals FC Goa’s victory

Goa stepped up their efforts to double their advantage after the restart, with Francisco Feuillassier setting up Jhingan for a header, only for Perera to rush off his line and clear the danger in the 52nd minute.

Perera then came to Fortis’ rescue again in the 61st minute, keeping out Malsawmsanga KC’s long-range effort as they continued to absorb the pressure.

Fortis, however, remained composed and were rewarded with the equaliser in the 78th minute when Stephen Chukwude sent a delightful through ball down the middle for Rafayel Tudu, who shrugged off his marker before slotting past Sharma.

An unfazed Goa upped their tempo in response and regained the lead in the 85th minute, with Feuillassier cutting through the middle before slipping a through pass to Chiki, who lifted his finish over Perera into the top left corner.

There was more woe for Fortis, who had Essa Jallow sent off in the seventh minute of added time after the midfielder picked up his second yellow card for a foul on Udanta Singh.

FC Goa, who lost their opener, will face Kuwait’s Qadsia SC next on Friday, with Fortis entertaining FC Regar TadAZ of Tajikistan.

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