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FC Goa entered the final of the 2021 Durand Cup after a thrilling 7-6 win via tie-breaker over Bengaluru FC, at the Salt Lake Stadium, on Wednesday evening. Both the teams were tied at 2-2 after the regulation time and even extra time, enforcing the match to go into penalties to decide the winner.

After a well-fought victory by Mohammedan Sporting to reach the final, it will be an all ISL clash as FC Goa and Bengaluru FC face each other in the second semis. The game is scheduled for 6:00pm start and will be streamed on addatimes. It will also be broadcast on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD.

ISL side Bengaluru FC have signed Iranian midfielder Iman Basafa ahead of the new season. The playmaker has played his entire club career in Iran so far, including stints with top-tier sides like Esteghlal, Pars Jonoubi, and Machine Sazi, and also represented Iran U17, U20, and U23 national teams.

Bengaluru FC will take on Kerala Blasters FC in their opening match of the 130th Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Wednesday evening. The Blues have landed in the host city without any foreigners in their ranks and Naushad Moosa as the head coach of the side for the tournament.