An injury-time goal by substitute K Koluthugan guided Mahindra United to an exciting 3-2 victory over Vasco in a sixth round match of the ninth National Football League in Margao, Goa [ Images ], on Monday.

Mahindra, who looked unimpressive in the first half, took the lead in the 43rd minute through Jatin Bist.

Vasco restored parity in injury time of the first half through Sydney [ Images ] Rodrigues.

Sydney gave Vasco the lead in the 57th minute with a 25-yard shot that beat Sandip Nandy to his right.

But Mahindra fought back and equalled through Jatin Bist, who scored with a 40-yard shot in the 70th minute.

Both teams went all out for the winner thereafter and Mahindra found it when substitute Koluthugan netted the ball with a 40-yard shot.

Mahindra have 10 points from five matches while Vasco remain on two points from six matches.