Goa, March 2 -- Team Herald

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MANJERI: A stoppage-time equaliser denied Sporting Clube de Goa their first away victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sports Academy Tirur in an I-League 2 clash at Payyanad Stadium, here, on Sunday.

Despite taking an early lead through Kunal Kundaikar and controlling large phases of the game, Sporting Clube had to settle for a point after conceding in the dying moments.

Coming into the game with momentum after their recent win, Sporting Clube were eager to break their away-day blues.

The team started strongly, displaying composure in possession and pressing high up the pitch. Their efforts paid off in the 42nd minute when Samuel Costa's precise pass found Kunal Kundaikar, who c...