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ISL 2023-24 (REPORT - FC GOA )
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1ST SEMIFINAL: 2ND LEG
28.04.2024 (MATCH-138): MUMBAI CITY FC 2 (5) -0 (2) FC GOA (FT)
MCFC : Jorge Pereyra Díaz 69', Lallianzuala Chhangte 82'
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : Rahul Bheke ( MCFC)
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Thaer Krouma, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Apuia, Yoëll van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jorge Pereyra Díaz, Vikram Partap Singh
FCG : Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Rowllin Borges, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh Kumam, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, C. M. Rodriguez
REFEREE : Aditya Purkayasta.
Mumbai City FC set up a finals date with the Mohun Bagan Super Giant after defeating FC Goa by 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 tonight. The Petr Kratky-coached side are thus set to rematch the Mariners for a shot at becoming the ISL Cup Winners after the Kolkata-based side beat them to become the ISL Champions earlier this month. Leading 3-2 from the first leg, a strike each by Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Lallianzuala Chhangte in the second half ensured that the Gaurs didn’t produce a late comeback, akin to the one that the Islanders had propped up in the reverse fixture in Goa.
Chhangte, with nine strikes to his name this term before this game, was a teasing presence around the defence of the Manolo Marquez-coached team. The star winger had scored 10 goals in ISL 2022-23, when he was crowned with the Golden Ball award. In certain phases of this season, it appeared that he would be unable to match up to his numbers from the last campaign.
However, his form picked up just as Mumbai City FC began gaining steam in the last few months, with Chhangte coming to their rescue in multiple important moments. Tonight was one of them, with his goal in the 83rd minute a result of the Gaurs exploring opportunities upfront after the overall aggregate tilted 4-2 against them after the opening strike by Diaz.
As the entire Islanders setup got pulled back behind to defend against the FC Goa offensive onslaught, the dynamic duo of Vikram Partap Singh and Chhangte teamed up to slice open the backline of the Gaurs. Vikram’s through ball met Chhangte, who eased past Ayush Dev Chhetri and Udanta Singh to find the back of the net for the Islanders for the 10th time in ISL 2023-24.
However, the foundation of that was set up by the opening goal from Diaz. Mumbai City FC overloaded the box with numbers upon sensing a goal-scoring opportunity from a corner kick in the 69th minute. Skipper Rahul Bheke, positioned on the far post, firmly headed the delivery that was stopped by FC Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh. However, Diaz, staying true to his sharp scoring skills, lapped upon the rebound and netted it home from close range to help his men get a decisive foot forward in the proceedings. Finally, Mumbai City FC confirmed their placing in the summit clash with a thumping 5-2 victory on aggregate across both legs against the Gaurs.
SCORE OF FIRST LEG : MUMBAI CITY FC 3-2 FC GOA
AGGREGATE : MUMBAI CITY FC 5-2 FC GOA
PETER KRATKY IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
“I tell my boys on the bench that the way they come on the ground and make an impact is the most important thing. I’m very happy for my team and the boys, because they are very deserving of it.”
HEAD TO HEAD
Played – 25
Mumbai City FC – 11
FC Goa – 7
Draws – 7
MANALO MARQUEZ IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
I think I can do better substitutions, not only in the last game but also in matches that we have won. We are now here in this part, but maybe this is a reason we love football, because of these kinds of situations>”
2ND SEMIFINAL: 1ST LEG
24.04.2024 (MATCH-136): FC GOA 2-3 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
FCG : Boris Singh (16'), Brandon Fernandez (56') MCFC: Lalrinzualla Chhangte (90', 90+5'), Vikram Pratap Singh (90+2')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALRINZUALLA CHHANGTE (MCFC)
FCG : Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Carl McHugh, Borja Herrera( Carlos Martínez), Boris Singh Thangjam(Rowllin Borges), Brandon Fernandes(Raniyer Fernandez), Mohammad Yasir(Udanta Singh), Noah Sadaoui
MCFC : Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Mehtab Singh(Jayesh Rane), Rahul Bheke, Tiri(Sanjeev Stalin), Akash Mishra, Apuia, Thaer Krouma, Yoell Van Nieff(Gurkirat Singh), Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jakub Vojtus(Bipin Singh) , Vikram Partap Singh.
REFEREE : PRATIK MONDOL
90+5': GOAL................. What a come back by MCFC........leading by 3-2, Lalrinzualla Chhangte scored of a forward pass from Jayesh Rane.
90+2': GOAL............... MCFC scored, score are level now 2-2, A powerful low shot from Gurkirat Singh was partially saved by Dheeraj Singh and Vikram Pratap scored of the defection.
90': GOAL................. MCFC reduced the margin 2-1, A forward pass from Jayesh Rane inside the 18 yards and Lalrinzualla Chhangte came between the two defenders got past Dheeraj Singh and placed the ball in goal.
56': GOAL..................... FCg increased the lead to 2-0, Brandon Fernandez received a forward pass from the midfield, covered a long space down the middle and placed the ball at the top corner of the net from outside the 18 yards.
16': GOAL................ FCG scored, leading by 1-0, Boris Singh scored from inside the six yards box following a cross pass from Md Yasir from the left.
PREVIEW
23.04.2023: FC Goa ended up securing 45 points in the 22 matches that they played in the league, only three behind the Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and two fewer than runners-up Mumbai City FC. They hit the back of the net 39 times, Noah and Carlos Martinez contributing with 11 and 10 strikes each.
Head-to-Head ( ISL)
Played – 24
Mumbai City FC WIN – 10
FC Goa WIN – 7
MATCH Draws – 7
Mumbai City FC were at the top of the game both defensively and offensively. They faced the fewest shots (231) and the least amongst them (64) on target, and kept the third-most clean sheets (8) in the tournament this term. The Islanders gave away only 19 goals in the league, in addition to netting 42 times with a shot conversion rate of 13.42%. They also created the most goal-scoring opportunities (216), and will hope to bring their A-game to the table at the Fatorda.
KNOCKOUT 2: FC GOA REACHED SEMIFINAL
20.04.2024 (MATCH-134): FC GOA 2-1 CHENNAIYIN FC (FT)
FCG: Noah Sadaoui (36'), Brandon Fernandez (45')
CFC: Lazar Crikovic (45+3')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: BRANDON FERNANDEZ (FCG)
FCG: Dheeraj Singh, Boris Singh(Udanta Singh), Odei Oneindia, Nim Doorji Tamang, Jay Gupta, Rowlin Borges, Carl McHugh, Md Yasir(Seriton Fernandez), Brandon Fernandez, Noah Wail, Carlos Martinez(Broja Herara).
CFC: Debjit Majumdar, Akash Sangwan, Ryan Edwards, Lazar Crikovic(Bikash Yamnam), Ankit Mukherjee, Jiteswar Singh, Cornor Sheilds, Farukh Choudhury(Raphel Crivellaro), Vincy Baretto(Irfan Yadwad), Rahim Ali(Ninthoi Meetai), Jordan Murray(Cristian Battocchio) .
REFEREE: Crystal John.
FC GOA WILL PLAY AGAINST MUMBAI CITY FC IN THE SEMI FINAL
90+6': FINAL SCORE: FC GOA 2-1 CHENNAIYIN FC
45+3': GOAL............ CFC reduced the margin 1-2, Dheeraj Singh failed to connect a corner kick by Akash Sangwan from the right, and Lasar Crikovic pushed the ball in goal from a close range.
45': GOAL............. FCG increased the lead 2-0, Brandon Fernandez received a forward pass from Jay Gupta got past a number of CFC footballers and placed the ball at the top corner of the net from outside the 18 yards..
36': GOAL............. FCG scored, leading by 1-0, Noah Sadaoui's left footed shot of a forward pass from Carl McHugh beat Debjit Majamdar.
14.04.2024 (MATCH-130) :FC GOA 4-1 CHENNAIYIN FC (FT)
b CFC: Rahim Ali (13')
FCG: Broja Herara (33'), Carlos Martinez (P-38', 72), Brandon Fernandez (45+3')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : CARLOS MARTINEZ (FCG)
FCG: Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandez(Leander D'Cunha) , Carl McHugh, Narayan Das, Jay Gupta, Ayush Chetri, Broja Herara(Brison Fernandes) , Boris Singh(Udanta Singh) , Brandon Fernandez (Raynier Fernandes), Noah Wail(Paulo Retre), Carlos Martinez.
CFC: Saumik Mitra, Bikash Yannam, Ryan Edwards(Mobashir Rahman) , Lazar Cirkovic, Sachu Siby, Cristan Battocchio(Jordan Murray) , Jiteswar Singh, Cornor Sheilds, Ninthoi Metai(Alexander Jesuraj) , Rahim Ali, Irfan Yadwad(Ayush Adhikari) .
REFEREE: Pratik Mondal.
72': GOAL............ FCg increased the lead to 4-1, A cross pass from Udanta Singh from the right and Carlos Martinez converts from a close range.
45+3': GOAL............. FCG increased the lead to 3-1, Brandon Fernandez scored from inside the six yards of a pass from Noah Wail from the right.
38': GOAL............ FCG leading by 2-1, Carlos Martinez converts the penalty.
36': RED CARD to Sachi Sibu for the offence.
35': PENALTY for FCG.......Boris Singh was fouled inside the 18 yards by Sachi Sibu.
33': GOAL.......... FCG equalised 1-1, Broja Herara's shot from a close range of a defection from CFC defense finds the target.
13': GOAL............. CFC scored, leading by 1-0, Rahim Ali's right footed shot from inside the 18 yards of a pass from Neethoi Meetai beat Dheeraj Singh.
09.04.2024 (MATCH-125) : JAMSHEDPUR FC 2-3 FC GOA (FT)
JFC: Rei Tachikawa (17'), Seiminglen Doungel (79')
FCG: Noah Wail (21'), Carlos Martinez (28'), Broja Herara (90+5')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Noah wali (FCG)
JFC: Vishal Yadav, Pravat Lakra, Pratik Choudhury, P.C. Laldinpuia, Md Uvais (Ricky Lallawmawma) , Elsinho Diaz (Daniel Chima) , Jeremy Monzorro (Alen Stevanovic), Md Sanan (Seiminlen Doungel), Rei Tachikawa, Imran Khan (Emil Benny), Javier Severio.
FCG: Dhreej Singh, Boris Singh (Brison Fernandes), Odei Onaindia, Nem Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Rowlin Borges (Raynier Fernandes), Carl McHugh, Noah Wail, Brandon Fernandez (Udanta Singh ), Md Yasir (Seriton Fernandes), Carlos Martinez (Borja Herrera) .
REFEREE: R Venkatesh.
90+5': GOAL.......... FCG are now leading by 3-2, Broja Herara's low and angular left footed shot from the right finds the target.
73': GOAL............... JFC equalised, score now 2-2, Seiminlen Doungel scored of a powerful shot from the center of the 18 yards.
28': GOAL................ FCG scored leading by 2-1, Carlos Martinez scored from the left of a forward pass from Noah Wail.
21': GOAL............... FCG equalised 1-1, Noah Wail left footed shot beat Vishal Yadav of a pass from Carl McHugh.
17': GOAL................... JFC leading by 1-0, Rei Tachikawa scored from the middle of the 18 yards following a corner kick from Jeremy Monzorro.
05.04.2024 (MATCH-120) : FC GOA 4-0 HYDERABAD FC (Match in progress)
FCG: Noah Sadaoui (47',54',59), Carlos Martinez (84')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: NOAH SADAOUI (FCG)
FCG: Dheeraj Singh, Boris Singh, Odei Onaindia( Paulo Retre) , Nim Doorji Tamang(Narayan Das), Jay Gupta, Ayush Chetri, Carl McHugh, Brandon Fernandez(Muhammed Nemil), Broja Herara(Noah Sadaoui) , Md Yasir(Udanta Singh), Carlos Martinez.
HFC: Laxmikant Kattimani, Md Sajid, Alex Saji, Md Rafi, Mark Zothanpuia, Lalchinumga Sailo ( Jeremy Zohminghlua), Joao Victor, Ramhluchunga( Aron Vanlalrinchhana), Makhan Chhote, Abdul Rabeeh, Joseph Sunny(Abijith PA) .
REFEREE: Crystal John.
84': GOAL.................. FCG increased their lead to 4-0, Carlos Martinez placed the ball at the far corner of the net of a forward pass from Brandon Fernandez.
59': GOAL.......... Noah Sadaoui scored his third as well as the third goal for FCG, A cross pass from Md Yasir from the right and Noah pushed the ball in goal.
54': GOAL............ FCG increased the lead to 2-0, Noah Sadaoui scored of a pass from Brandon Fernadez.
47': GOAL............. FCG scored, leading by 1-0, Noah Sadaoui right footed shot from the center of the 18 yards of a pass from Md Yasir finds the target.
14.03.2024 (MATCH 112): FC GOA 2-1 BENGALURU FC (FT)
BFC : Shivaldo Singh (2'),
FCG : Odei Onaindia (21'), Boris Singh (81')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: BORIS SINGH (FCG)
BFC: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojary, Aleksandar Jovanovic, Slavko Damjanovic, Roshan Singh, Shivaldo Singh(Jessel Carneiro), Cinlensena Singh( Sivasakthi Narayanan) , Suresh Singh, Javier Hernández(Keziah Veendorp), Sunil Chhetri( Rohit Kumar) , Ryan Williams( Oliver Drost).
FCG : Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes( Udanta Singh), Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Narayan Das(Jay Gupta), Rowllin Borges, Carl McHugh(Borja Herrera), Boris Singh, Brandon Fernandes(Muhammed Nemil) , Noah Sadaoui(Paulo Retre) , Carlos Martinez.
REFEREE: Crystal John.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: BORIS SINGH (FCG)
81': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BFC are leading by 2-1, Boris Singh right footed shot from inside the six yards of a pass from Broja Herara finds the target.
22': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL FC GOA equalised, score 1-1,. Odei Onaindia scored with a right footed shot from the middle of the 18 yards following a corner kick by Brandon Fernandez from the left.
2': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL : An early goal for BFC, leading by 1-0, Shivaldo Singh scored of a long lob by Suresh Singh. FCG are appealing for a off side, but the appeal was denied by the Referee.
11.03.2024 (MATCH 109): PUNJAB FC 3-3 FC GOA (FT)
FCG: Carl McHugh (5'), Noah Wail (P-72'), Carlos Martinez (84')
PFC: Wilmar Gill (54'), Luka Majcen (61'), Juan Mera (78')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: CARL MCHUGH (FCG)
PFC: Ravi Kumar, Khaiminthang Lhuugdim(Tekcham Singh) , Melroy Assisi, Dimitrious Chatziisaias, Md Salah, Amamrjit Singh, Asish Pradhan, Ricky Sabong(Sahil Tavora), Madih Talal, Jordan Murray (Juan Mera), Luka Majcen.
FCG: Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandez( Mohammad Yasir) , Odei Onaindia, Nim Doorji Tamang, Jay Gupta, Carl McHugh, Ranier Fernandez(Rowllin Borges), Broja Herara(Carlos Martínez) , Udanta Singh (Boris Singh), Brandon Fernandez(Brison Fernandes) , Noah Wail.
REFEREE: Ashwin Kanojia.
84': GOAL............ FCG equalised 3-3, Carlos Matrinez scored from a close range of a defection from PFC defense.
78': GOAL............. PFC scored, leading by 3-2, Juan Mera scored the third goal for PFC following a cross pass from Madih Talal from the right.
72;: GOAL........... Noah Wail converts the penalty.
71': PENALTY for FCG........Carlos Martinez was fouled by Boris singh inside the 18 yards.
61': GOAL................ PFC are leading by 2-1 now, Luka Majcen scored from a close range of a pass from Madih Talal.
54': GOAL.............. PFC equalised 1-1, Luka Majcen got past a number of FCG defenders from the right and sends a pass to Wilmar Gill to did the rest.
5': GOAL............. FCG leading by 1-0, Carl McHugh's left footed shot from inside the 18 yards of a corner from Broja Herara beat Ravi Kumar.
EAST BENGAL FC CONFIRM THAT THE ISL DERBY AGINST MOHUN BAGAN SG WILL BE PLAYED ON 10TH MARCH, SUNDAY AT YUBABHARATI KRIANGAN AT 8.30 PM.
06.03.2024(MATCH 104): FC GOA 1-0 EAST BENGALFC (FT)
FCG: Noah Wail (42')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: NOAH WAIL (FCG)
FCG: Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Odei Onaindia, Nim Doorji Tamang, Jay Gupta, Borja Herara(Paulo Retra), Rowlin Borges, Md Yasir(Udanta Singh), Boris Singh(Brandon Fernandez), Noah Wail, Carlos Martinez(Carl McHugh).
EBFC: Prabshukan Singh Gill, Lal Chununga(Mandar Rao Desai), Aleskander Pantic, Hijaji Maher, Nishu Kumar(Md Rakip), Souvik Chakraborty(Edwin Vanspaul), Victor Vasquez(Felicio Brown), Mahesh Singh, Vishnu P.V.(Jesin T.K.), Nandha Kumar Sekar, Cleiton Silva.
REFEREE: Harish Kundu.
90+6': FINAL SCORE: FC GOA 1-0 EAST BENGAL FC
90': 6 minutes added time.
88': An unmarked Brandon Fernandez shoots wide of a pass from Noah Wail.
85': FCG are dominating, looked confident against EBFC almost at the final stage of the match.
82': Udanta Singh's header of a cross pass from Brandon Fernandez beat Gill but hit the post and finally cleared by Aleskander Pantic.
78': EBFC created a single positive chance to score so far in the match.
74': Noah Wail's header of a cross pass from Brandon Fernandez from the right went wide of the target.
72': Lal Chununga's cross pass from the left punched away by Dheeraj Singh as Cleiton Silva was rushing to touch the ball.
68': Md Rakip's cross pass from the right of a forward pass from Nandha Kumar Sekar cleared by Nim Dorjee Tamang.
63': A pass from Md Yasir from the right to to Noah wail at the age of the 18 yards, but Hijaji Maher denied him.
59': Noah Wail recieved a pass from Borja Herara went inside the 18 yards and had a shot at goal between Hijaji Maher and Aleskander Pantic, but the ball went straight to Gill.
55': Rowlin Borges shoots wide of a pass from Carlos Martinez with just Gill in front of him.
52': Carlos Martinez's shot from inside the six yards partially saved by Gill and Hijaji Maher finally cleared the ball.
48': Noah Wail's long ranger from outside the 18 yards of a forward pass from Rowlin Borges cleared away by Alaskander Pantic.
46': Second session kicks off.
45+2': HALF TIME SCORE: FC GOA 1-0 EAST BENGAL FC
45+1': YELLOW CARD to Victor Vasquez, he pulled down Borja Herara.
45': 2 minutes added time.
42': GOAL........... FCG leading by 1-0. A forward pass from Md Yasir Aleskander Pantik failed to clear the ball and Noah wail scored of a left footed powerful shot from inside the 18 yards.
39': Mahesh Singh's lob from out side the 18 yards cleared away by Odei Onaindia before Cleiton Silva could create any danger.
35': Hijaji Maher's header of a pass from Cleiton Silva following a freekick from victor Vasquez was over the cross bar.
34': YELLOW CARD to Md Yasir rough play against Vishnu P.V.
33': Chance for EBFC.......Mahesh Singh's flick from a close distance of a cross pass from Nandha kumar Sekar went wide of the target.
32': Carlos Mrtinez shoots wide from outside the 18 yards of a pass from Borja Herara.
29': FCG are dominating, played a number of passes inside the EBFC half, had a number of positive chances.
25': Carlos Martinez got past Aleskander Pantic of a pass from Md Yasir but his shot from the top of the 18 yards went straight to Gill.
21': Rowlin Borges's low shot of a pass from Carlos Martinez went straight to Gill.
17': Jay Gupta's header of a freekick from Borja Herara went wide.
16': FCG earned a free kick just outside the 18 yards as Borja Herara was fouled by Mahesh Singh.
13': Chance for FCG........Noah Wail failed to connect a cross pass from Broja Herara from the left with only Gill in front of him.
12': Noah Wail of a pass from Carlos Martinez got past Aleskander Pantic, but hit the ball straight to Gill 10': Jay Gupta was rushing inside the EBFC half of a pass from Rowlin Borges, but Lalchununga was in control of the situation.
7': Cleiton Silva was moving inside the 18 yards of a forward pass from Mahesh Singh, but he was challanged by Odei Onaindia.
5': Md yasir's cross pass from the left of a pass from Borja Herara cleared by Hijaji Maher.
3': A long run by Carlos Martinez of a pass from Seriton Fernandez, blocked by Hijaji Maher at the age of 18 yards.
0': Kick off at Goa.
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CURRENT STATUS IN ISL (2023-24)
FC GOA : 29 POINTS IN 16 MATCHES
EAST BENGAL FC : 18 POINTS FROM 17 MATCHES
LAST MATCH RESULT
21.10.23 : (ISL)- EAST BENGAL FC 1-2 FC GOA (BHUBANESWAR)
HEAD TO HEAD (ALL COMPETETIONS) (2023-24)
TOTAL MATCHES: 8
FC GOA WON: 4
EAST BENGAL WON: 2
TIED MATCHES: 2
FC GOA SCORED: 15 GOALS
EAST BENGAL FC SCORED: 12 GOALS
28.02.2024 (MATCH 97) : MUMBAI CITY FC 1-1 FC GOA (FT)
MCFC: Vikram Pratap Singh (46')
FCG: Md Yasir (61')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: JOSE LUIS ESPINOSA (MCFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke(Vinit Rai), Mehtab Singh, Jose Luis Espinosa, Akash Mishra, Alberto Nugera, Yoell Van Neiff(Thaer Krouma), Jayesh Rane(Ayush Chhikara, Gurkirat Singh), Vikram Pratap(Lallianzuala Chhangte), Iker Guarrotxena, Bipin Singh.
FCG: Dhreej Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Nim Dorji Tamang, Odei Inaindia, Jay Gupta, Md Yasir(Brison Fernandez), Paulo Retre(Broja Herara), Rowlin Borges(Raynier Fernandes), Boris Singh(Udanta Singh), Carlos Martinez, Noah Wail.
REFEREE: Pratik Mondal.
61': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG equalised 1-1, Md Yasir's left footed shot from inside the 18 yards of a cross from Carlos Martinez finds the target.
45': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC scored, leading by 1-0, Vikram Pratap scored from inside the 6 yards of a pass from Bipin Singh.
25.02.2024 (MATCH 94) : KERALA BLASTERS FC 4-2 FC GOA (FT)
KBFC: Daiske Sakai (51'), Dimitrious Dimantakos (P-81', 84'),Fedor Cernych (88')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: DIMITRIOUS DIMANTAKOS (KBFC)
KBFC : Karanjit Singh, Naocha Singh, Milos Drincic, Hormipam Ruivah, Seityasen Singh, Daisuke Sakai(Imanuel Justine), Jeakson Singh(Mohammed Azhar), Vibin Mohanan(Danish Farook), Rahul K.P., Dimitrious Dimantokos, Fedor Cernych.
FCG : Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Nim Dorji Tamang( Ayush Dev Chhetr), Odei Onaindia, Jay Gupta, Rowlin Borges(Raynier Fernandes), Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh(Boris Singh), Broja Herara(Paulo Retre), Noah Wail, Md Yasir(Brison Fernandes).
REFEREE : Pranjal Banerjee.
88': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL KBFC scored again, leading by 4-2, Fedor Cernych scored of an angular shot of a pass from Dimitrious Dimantakos.
84': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. KBFC are now leading by 3-2, A defection from Arshdeep Singh following a cross pass from the right by Rahul K.P., and Dimitrious Dimantakos pushed the ball in goal.
81': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. KBFC equalised 2-2, Dimitrious Dimantakos converts the penalty.
80': PENALTY for KBFC.........Carl McHugh handles a cross pass from Daiske Sakai.
51': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL KBFC reduced the margin 1-2, Daisuke Sakai's right footed freekick from outside the 18 yards finds the target.
17': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG increased the lead 2-0, Noah Wail got past a number of defenders from the right and sends a pass inside the 18 yards, Md Yasir came from behind and placed the ball from a close range.
7': GOOOOAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading by 1-0, Rowlin Borges scored of a cross pass from the left by Broja Herara.
21.02.2024 (MATCH 89) : FC GOA 0-2 NORTH EAST UNITED (FT)
NEUFC: Tomi Judic (P-69'), Odei Onaindia (OG-80')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: MIGUEL ZOBACO (NEUFC)
FCG : Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez(Udanta Singh), Nim Dorjee Tamang, Odei Onaindia, Jay Gupta, Ayush Chhetri(Rowllin Borges), Carl McHugh, Brandon Fernandez, Broja Herara(Paulo Retre), Boris Singh(Brison Fernandes), Carlos Martinez( Noah Sadaoui) .
NEUFC : Mirshad Michu, Buanthanglun Samte, Miguel Zobaco, Ashir Aktar, Dinesh Singh, Hamza Regragui(Nestor Albiach) , Md Ali Bemammer, Jithin M.S., Beekay Oram(Macarton Nickson) , Reedem Talang, Tomi Judic(Romain Philippoteaux) .
REFEREE: I Jamal Mohammed.
80': GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. NEUFC increased the lead to 2-0, A own goal by Odei Onaindia. Nestor Albiach's header following a corner kick from Dinesh Singh defected of Odei and went at the far corner of the net.
69': GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. NEUFC are leading by 1-0. Tomi Judic converts the penalty.
68': PENALTY for NEUFC .Tomi Judic was fouled by Seriton Fernandez inside the 18 yards.
14.02.2024 (MATCH 83) : FC GOA 0-1 MOHUN BAGAN SG (FT)
MBSG: Dimitri Petratos (74')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: DIMITRIOUS PETRATOS (MBSG)
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Odei Onaindia, Carl McHugh, Jay Gupta, Ranier Fernandez(Rowlin Borges), Ayush Chhetri(Harsh Patre), Boris Singh(Brison Fernandez), Brandon Fernandez, Noah Wail, Carlos Mertinez(Udanta Singh).
MBSG: Vishal Kaith, Asish Rai, Hector Yuste, Deepak Tangri(abhishek Suryabanshi), Subhasish Bose, Aniruddh Thapa(Jony Kauko), Sahal Abdul Samad(Lalrinliana Hnamte), Dippendu Biswas, Manvir Singh, Armando Sadiku(Liston Colaco), Dimitri Petratos(Kiyan Nasiri).
REFEREE: Crystal John.
FINAL SCORE: FC GOA 0-1 MOHUN BAGAN SG
90+5': Liston Coloco's curling free kick from almost 15 yards saved by Arshdeep Singh.
90': 6 minutes added time.
87': FCG had a number of positive moves for the last 10 minutes, but unable to beat the solid MBSG central defense.
83': Noah wail from the right got past Hnamte but Hector Yuste challenged him and cleared the ball.
79': A cross pass from Harsh Patre inside the 18 yards , but Hector Yuste cleared the ball before Noah Wail could create any danger.
74': GOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MBSG are now leading by 1-0, A wrong clearance from age of the 18 yards by Arshdeep Singh finds Dimitri Petratos on the way. Petratos just lob the ball in open goal.
70': The second session looked competitive, as both the teams are playing open game.
66': A long lob by Jony Kauko from the midfield, Liston Coloaco was rushing for the ball, but Arshdeep Singh came out and headed the ball away.
63': A wrong back pass from Odei Onaindia finds Jony Kauko inside the 18 yards in an open space., but Odei came back from behind and cleared the ball.
58': Armando Sadiku's shot of a defection from Odei Onaindia went straight to Arshdeep singh.
55': Carlos Martinez was trying to find his way of a forward pass from Noah Wail, Dippendu Biswas denied him.
52': Noah Wail got past Deepak Tangri from the right and had a powerful shot at goal, but Vishal Kaith saved the situation.
50': YELLOW CARD to Deepak Tangri, rough play against Ranier Fernandez.
48': A forward pass from Ranier Fernandez to Boris Singh with just Vishal Kaith in front of him. But Manvir Singh came from behind and cleared the ball.
46': Second session kicks off.
HALF TIME SCORE: FC GOA 0-0 MOHUN BAGAN SG
45': 2 Minutes added time.
42': Asish Rai's shoots wide of a pass from Sahal Samad from age of the 18 yards.
38': Brandon Fernandez's shot of a pass from Carlos Martinez blocked by Subhasish Bose.
35': Chance wasted by FCG .Carlos Martinez's push of a pass from Noah Wail beat Vishal Kaith but missed the target by an inch.
33': A cross from Asish Rai from the right of a pass from Dimitri Petrtos, but Carl McHugh cleared the ball.
27': A shot by Armando Sadiku from outside the 18 yards, the ball defected of Sahal Samad and went slowly in the hands of Arshdeep Singh.
22': A brillant save by Arshdeep Singh ..he punched away a curling shot from Dimitri Petratos from outside the 18 yards.
19': A cross pass by Noah Wail from the left, Carlos Martinez was rushing for the ball but Hector Yuste saved the situation.
16': Brandon Fernandez's low shot from almost 25 yards of a pass from Seriton Fernandez saved by Vishal Kaith.
13': A cross from the right by Brandon Fernandez, Odei Onaindia push the ball towards the goal. The ball defected of Vishal Rai and went inside the goal, but the Referee disallowed the goal.
9': A move by Jay Gupta and Carlos Martines inside the 18 yards, but finally Hector Yuste cleared the ball out of the danger zone.
5': Carlos Martinez's header of a free kick from Brandon Fernandez hit the bar.
4': FCG earned a free kick as Deepak Tangri fouled Brandon Fernandez.
2': A long run by Boris Singh of a pass from Ranier Fernandez down the right, he was blocked by Subhasish Bose.
0': Kick off at Goa.
09.02.2024 (MATCH-77): ODISHA FC 1-1 FC GOA (FT)
SCORER:
OFC: Roy Krishna (4')
FCG: Jay Gupta (37')
OFC: Amrinder Singh, Amay ranawade, Narendra Gahlot(Aniket Yadav), Carlos Delgado, Jerry Lalrinzualla(Vignesh Dakshinamurthy), Ahmed Jahouh, Princeton Rebello(Lenny Rodrigues), Lalthranga Khawlhring, Isak Raltey,Roy Krishna, Diego Maricio(Motarda Fall),
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Odei Onaindia, Carl McHugh, Seriton Fernandez, Ayush Chhetri, Noal Wail, Rowlin Borges(Renier Fernandez), Brandon Fernandez, Md Yasir(Borris Singh), Carlos Martinez(Broja Herara).
REFEREE:
Rahul Kumar Gupta.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: ODEI ONAINDIA (FCG)
37': GOAL........... FCG equalised 1-1, a left footed powerful shot from Jay Gupta from the age of the 18 yards finds the target.
4': GOAL............. OFC had the early goal, leading by 1-0, A cross from the right by Amay Ranawade inside the 18 yards and Roy Krishna placed the ball at the top corner of the net.
01.02.2024 ( MATCH - 70) : HYDERABAD FC 0-2 FC GOA (FT)
FCG: Carlos Martinez (7',30')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: CARLOS MARTINEZ (FCG)
HFC : Gurmeet Singh, Mark Zothanpuia, Md Rafi, Alex Saji, Sajjad Parray, Lalchhanhima Sailo, Jaoa Victor, Ramhlunchhunga (Amon Lepcha), Makhan Chotte (Aron Vanlalrinchhana), Abdul Rabeeh (Abijith PA), Aaron D'Silva (Joseph Sunny).
FCG :Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Odei Onaindia, Narayan Das, Seriton Fernandez, Ayush Chetri(Raynier Fernandes), Carl McHugh (Paulo Retre), Noah Wail(Borja Herrera), Brandon Fernandez(Udanta Singh), Boris Singh(Mohammad Yasir), Carlos Martinez.
REFEREE : Aditya Purkayasta.
30': GOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL FC Goa increased the lead 2-0, A forward pass from Jay Gupta from the left and Carlos Martinez scored of a powerful shot.
7': GOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. An early goal for FC Goa, A cross from the right by Brandon Fernandez at the center of the 18 yards, Carlos Martinez header of the cross pass went at the far corner of the net.
29.12.2023 (MATCH-68): NORTH EAST UNITED FC 1-1 FC GOA (FT)
FCG: Carlos Martinez (20')
NEUFC : Jithin M.S (27')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : YASER HAMED (NEUFC)
NEUFC: Mirshad Michu, Dinesh Singh, Asheer Aktar, Michel Zobaco(Yaser Hamed), Buanthanglun Samte, Md Ali Bemammer, Gani Nigam(Phalguni Singh), Louis Nickson(Bekey Oram), Romain Philippoteaux(Manvir Singh), Jithin M.S(Thoi Singh), Parthib Gogoi.
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta, Raynier Fernandez(Muhammed Nemil), Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh(Boris Singh), Brandon Fernandez, Noah Wail, Carlos Martinez(Paulo Retre).
REFEREE: Pranjal Banerjee.
27': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL NEUFC equalised 1-1, A cross from the right from Parthib Gogoi and Jithin M.S placed the ball in goal beating Sandesh Jhingan in sheer speed.
20': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL. FCG leading by 1-0, A curling cross pass by Noah Wail from the left and Carlos Martinez scored of a header. The ball defected of T.P. Rahanesh and went inside the goal.
23.12.2023 (MATCH-61) : MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-4 FC GOA (FT)
FCG: Noah Wail (P-10',45+3'), Victor Rodrigues (41'), Carlos Martinez (90+1')
MBSG: Dimitri Petratos (45+4')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : CARL McHUGH (FCG)
MBSG: Vishal Kaith, Sumeet Rathi(Hnamte), Brandon Hamil, Subhasish Bose, Aniruddh Thapa, Deepak Tangri(Kyan Nasiri), Glan Martins(Ravi Rana), Manvir Singh(Suhail Bhat), Armando Sadiku, Jason Cummings(Hugo Boumous), Dimitri Petratos.
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia(Boris Singh), Seriton Fernandez, Carl McHugh, Raniyer Fernandez, Udanta Singh, Brandon Fernandez(Saviour Gama), Victor Rodrigues(Paulo Retre), Noal Wail(Carlos Martinez).
REFEREE: I Jamal Mohamed.
90+6': FINAL SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-4 FC GOA
90+4': Dimitri Petratos's free kick went over the cross bar.
90+3': Armando Sadiku was fouled at the age of 18 yards by Serito Fernandez, free kick to MBSG.
90+1': GOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading 4-1. Victor Martinez converts the penalty.
90': 6 minutes added time.
90': PENALTY for FCG, Aniruddha Thapa fouled Saviuor Gama inside the 18 yards.
86': Dimitri Petratos's corner kick from the right cleared by Sandesh Jhingan.
76': YELLOW CARD to Hugo Boumous, he pushed Jay Gupta while he was preparing for throw in.
72': Brandon Hamil was injured, he is out of the playing arena, MBSG are down to 10 men.
69': Dimitri Petratos's curling free kick from the right punched away by Arshdeep Singh.
68': Hugo Boumous brought down by Jay Gupta, free kick to MBSG.
65': YELLOW CARD to Glan Martins bad tackle against Seriton Fernandez.
64': Brandon Fernandez's shot of a pass from Paulo Retro missed the target marginally.
61': Noah Wail's shot of a pass from Udanta Singh punched away by Vishal Kaith. Noah got past Subhasish Bose before he take a shot at goal
57': A cross from the right by Udata Singh inside the 18 yards, cleared by Subhasish Bose.
54': YELLOW Card to Paulo Retro , rough play against Aniruddh Thapa.
50': Chance wasted by FCG..........Noah Wail hit straight to Vishal Kaith of a pass from Brandon Fernandez. Noah was only Vishal Kaith to beat.
46': Second session kicks off.
45+4': HALF TIME SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-3 FC GOA
45+4': GOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.. MBSG reduced the margin, Dimitri Petratos's freekick from almost 30 yards beat Arshdeep Singh.
45+3': YELLOW CARD to Noah Wail, he fouled Armando Sadiku dangerously.
45+3': GOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading by 3-0, Noah Wail got past Deepak Tangri from the right and scored of an angular shot.
45+2': A cross from the right by Dimitri Ptertatos to armando Sadiku but Arshdeep Singh punched the ball 45': 4 minutes added time.
41': GOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading by 2-0, Victor Rodrigues scored of a pass from Carl McHugh following a cross from Brandon Fernandez from the right.
40': Carl McHugh's header of a cross from Brandon Fernandez from the right missed the target.
36': Jason Cummings got past Seriton Fernandez from the left and had a shot at goal, but Arshdeep Singh saved the ball.
33': A long pass from Subhasish Bose to Armando Sadiku inside the 18 yards but Sandesh jhingan cleared the ball and avoid danger.
28': Manvir Singh's cross of a forward pass from Dimitri Petratos from the right cleared by Sandesh Jhingan out of the danger zone.
22': A forward pass from Dimitri Petratos to Manvir Singh inside the 18 yards, but Jay Gupta in control of the situation.
16': Dimitri Petratos's powerful shot of a pass from Aramndo Sadiku sailed over the bar.
13': Noah Wail's cross pass of a forward pass from Udanta Singh collected by Vishal Kaith.
10': GGOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.. FCG leading by 1-0, Noah Wail converts the penalty.
8': PENALTY for FCG, Odei Onaindia's shot of a freekick from Brandon Fernandez from the right hit the hand of Manvir Singh inside the 18 yards.
5': Jason Cummings effort of a pass from Dimitri Petratos from the right blocked by Odei Onaindia.
3': A cross pass from the right by Jason cummings of a pass from Aniruddh Thapa, claered away by Sandesh Jhingan.
0': Match started at Kolkata.
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UPDATED RANKING (2023-24)
MBSG: Placed in 3rd position with 19 points from 8 matches.
FCG: Placed at the top of the ISL League table with 20 points from 8 matches.
LAST MATCH SCORE
18.04.2023: MOHUN BAGAN SG 0-1 FC GOA
HEAD TO HEAD IN ISL
TOTAL MATCES:6
MOHUN BAGAN SG WON: 4
FC GOA WON: 1
TIED MATCHES: 1
COACHES COMMENT BEFORE THE MATCH
JUAN FERRANDO: “We have prepared plans. It’s a short (turnaround) time, but our job is to find solutions to the problems. I am not afraid, because it’s my job to try and find solutions whenever any problem exists.”
MANALO MARQUEZ: “We are not a defensive team. Except the last game, when Mumbai City FC pushed a lot in some moments, in the other games we had more and clear chances to win the game by more than one goal. Even against Jamshedpur FC, we scored late, they played well, but we had a lot of chances to score. If we are more clinical, my feel is that the season will be very good.”
12.12.2023 (MATCH-51): FC GOA 0-0 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : ROSTYN GRIFFITS (MCFC)
FCG :Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Carl McHugh, Ranier Fernandez, Udanta Singh(Saviour Gama), Victor Rodrigues (Paulo Retre), Boris Singh(Devendra Murgaonkar), Noah Wail(Carlos Martinez).
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Rostyn Griffits, Akash Mishra(Jayesh Rane), Vinit Rai(Lallianzuala Chhangte), Lalengmawia Ralte, Vikram Pratap(Bipin Singh), Greg Stewart, Abdenasser El Khayati(Yoell Van Nieff), Pereya Diaz.
REFEREE : Aditya Purkayasta.
03.12.2023 (MATCH - 44) :FC GOA 1-0 KERALA BLASTERS FC (FT)
FCG: Rowlin Borges (46+1')
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta, Rowlin Borges(Udanta Singh), Carl McHugh, Boris Singh(Saviour Gama), Victor Rodrigues(Carlos Martínez), Noah Wail(Paulo Retre), Ranier Fernandez(Ayush) Chhetri.
KBFC: Sachin Suresh, Pritam Kotal(Sandeep Singh), Hormipam Ruivah, Milos Drincic, Naocha Singh, Vibin Mohanan(Mohammed Azhar ), Danish Farook, Mohammed Aimen(Rahul K.P), Adrian Luna, Kwame Peprah(Marko Leskovic), Dimitrios Diamantakos.
REFEREE: Senthil Nathan.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: SANDESH JHINGAN (FCG)
46+1': GOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. FCG scored, leading by 1-0 against KBFC. A freekick by Victor Rodrigues from deep inside the KBFC half was connected perfectly by Rowlin Borges from the centre of the 18 yards. The ball dropped in front of Sachin Suresh and went inside the goal.
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE (2023-24)
27.11.2023:(MATCH-39) : FC GOA 1-0 JAMSHEDPUR FC (FT
FCG: Victor Rodrigues (82')
FCG: Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Carl McHugh (Udanta Singh), Rowlin Borges, Naoh Sadaoui, Brandon Fernandez, Boris Singh(Paulo Retre), Carlos Martinez(Victor Rodrigues).
JFC: Vishal Yadav, Pachuau Laldinpuia, Elsinho Dias, Pratik Chowdhury, Pravat Lakra, Imran Khan, Emil Benny (Nikhil Barla), Jeremy Monzorro, Rei Takikawa (Alen Stevanovic), Steve Ambri (Daniel Cheema), Samboi Haokip (Semilen Doungel).
84': GOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading 1-0, A cross from the right by Udanta singh and Victor Rodrigues came between the defenders and scored of a header.
05.11.2023 :(MATCH-34) CHENNAIYIN FC 0-3 FC GOA (FT)
FCG: Boris Singh (13'), Rowlin Borges (23'), Udanta Singh (73')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : JAY GUPTA
CFC : Debjit Majumdar, Sachi Sibu (Alexander Jesuraj), Ryan Edwards, Bikash Yumnam, Ankit Mukherjee, Atush Adhikary(Mohammed Rafique), Cristian Battocchio (Jordan Murray), Farukh Chowdhury (Vincy Barretto), Rafael Crivellaro, Cornor Sheilds, Rahim Ali (Jiteshwor Singh).
FCG : Arshdeep Singh, Joy Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Rowlin Borges (Raynier Fernandes), Carl McHugh, Brandon Fernandez (Udanta Singh), Carlos Martinez (Paulo Retre), Victor Rodrigues (Noah Sadaoui) Boris Singh.
REFEREE :Pranjal Banerjee
73': GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. FCG now consolidated their position further by scoring the third goal. A pass from Noah Wail to Udanta Singh outside the 18 yards. Udanta got past Jiteswar Singh and places the ball in goal.
23': GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. FCG are leading by 2-0, A powerful shot from Rowlin Borges from the age of the 18 yards defected of the feet of Sachi Sibu and and went at the far corner of the net.
13': GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL. FCG leading 1-0, A cross pass from the left by Jay Gupta inside the 18 yards and Boris Singh came from behind beat Sachi Sibu in speed and placed the ball past the goalkeeper Debjit Majumdar.
25.10.2023 (MATCH-23) : BENGALURU FC 0-0 FC GOA -(FT)
HERO OF THE MATCH : JAY GUPTA (FCG)
BFC : Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Roshan Singh, Slavko Damjanovic, Aleksandar Jovanovic (Ryan Williams) , Namgyal Bhutia, Javier Hernandez (Curtis Main), Keziah Veendorp, Suresh Wangjam, Holicharan Narzary (Sankar Simpanjiraj), Rohit Danu(Sivasakthi Narayanan), Sunil Chetri.
FCG : Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Rowlin Borges (Ayush Chetri), Carl McHugh, Ranier Fernandez (Md Nemil), Victor Rodrigues, Udanta Singh (Boris Singh), Carlos Martinez.
REFEREE : Aditya Purukayasta.
It is not often that a stalemate attracts resounding reception from the home crowd but the several close goal-scoring chances that led to Bengaluru FC holding FC Goa to a 0-0 result at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium tonight defied that notion.
This match was always going to be gripping and gruelling, given that the two teams barely concede an inch whenever they lock horns against each other. The Blues hold a formidable record over the Gaurs in the Indian Super League (ISL), with the latter having beaten Bengaluru only thrice in 14 contests thus far. Tonight, it appeared that the home side would record their eighth win in the league over them, all thanks to their talismanic leader Sunil Chhetri. Nine minutes into the match, the striker had a fantastic opportunity with a headed effort.
Head coach Simon Grayson insisted prior to the game that his only objective at this moment is to make his team practice hard and implement those learning into the game. In a move straight out of the training ground, the 21-year-old Rohit Danu crossed in a delivery for his skipper and senior counterpart inside the box. Chhetri jumped impressively high, but one-time teammate and long-time friend Sandesh Jhingan joined hands with promising fullback Jay Gupta to deny the India skipper a goal that could have brought Kanteerava to its feet.
If Chhetri tried to get Bengaluru ahead on one end, seasoned goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu ensured that the scores remained level on the other. Goa had their Spanish creative wizard Victor Rodriguez stepping up for a free kick, where all he did was dink the ball into the 18-yard box for striker Carlos Martinez. However, Sandhu stood tall and aware to thwart the ball from hitting the back of the net. The custodian was definitely not happy with the way his backline lined up for this set-piece, and he made it known with some instructions to his teammates.
That didn’t stop the proceedings from calling him up for action once again, this time to stop a thunderous strike by Gupta. The ISL has given rise to new stars every other season, but for a 22-year-old left back to demonstrate such massive confidence not only whilst defending but also during taking serious attempts at notching goals for his side in an away game highlights the leaps and bounds by which youngsters have grown in their self-belief. Eventually, amidst substitutions and some tactical shifts, neither of the two sides broke the deadlock.
Last 5 Match Records (ISL)
Bengaluru FC 3-1 FC Goa - 23 Feb, 2023
FC Goa 0-2 Bengaluru FC - 26 Nov, 2022
Bengaluru FC 1-1 FC Goa - 23 Jan, 2022
FC Goa 2-1 Bengaluru FC - 11 Dec, 2021
Bengaluru FC 1-2 FC Goa - 21 Feb, 2021
HEAD TO HEAD IN ISL
TOTAL PLAYED: 13
BENGALURU FC WON - 7
Drawn - 3
FC GOA WON - 3
21.10.2013 (MATCH-19) :EAST BENGAL FC 1-2 FC GOA (FT)
EBFC: Naorem Mahesh Singh (41')
FCG: Sandesh Jhingan (73'), Victor Rodrigues(74')
EBFC :Prabhsukhan Gill, Md Rakip (Nishu Kumar), Lalchulunga, Jose Antonio Pardo, Mandar Rao Desai, Saul Crespo, Harmonjot Khabra (P V Vishnu), Nandha Kumar Sekar, Mahesh Naorem Singh (Sauvik Chakraborty), Cleiton Silva, Javier Siverio (Broja Herara).
FCG :Arshdeep Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Jay Gupta, Raynier Fernandez (Rowlin Borges), Udanta Singh, Carl McHugh (Paulo Retre), Brandon Fernandez (Boris Singh), Victor Rodrigues, Carlos Pena.
REFEREE : R Venkatesh
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: VICTOR RODRIGUES (FC GOA)
90+6': FINAL SCORE : EAST BENGAL FC 1-2 FC GOA
90+2': YELLOW CARD to Carlos Martinez, he pulled down Saul Crespo from behind.
90+1': Carlos Martinez's low powerful shot saved by Gill.
90': 6 minutes added time.
86': FCG leading by 2-2, looks confident and playing in short passes, hardly allow EBFC to settle down.
82': Sauvik Chakraborty's low powerful shot of a pass from Cleiton Silva missed the target.
80': Borris Singh received a pass from Victor Rodrigues inside the 18 yards, but Gill saved the situation.
78': FCG are dominating right from the start of the second session, EBFC had a hard time in the second session.
74': GOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG scored, leading 2-1, Carlos Pena snatched a ball from Saul Crespo and sends a pass to Victor Rodrigues, Victor scored of ab angular shot.
73': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG equalised 1-1, Sandesh Jhingan's header of a free kick from Victor Rodrigues finds the target.
69'; Rowlin of a pass from Boris sends a cross pass inside the 18 yards, but Jose Pardo cleared the ball.
67': Victor's shot of a pass from Udanta Singh from the left went wide.
63': Carlos Pena failed to connect a cross pass from Boris Singh, claered by Jose Pardo.
61': FCG are creating pressure in EBFC half trying to wipe of the deficit.
59': Jay Gupta's shot of a pass from victor from outside the 18 yards sailed over the bar.
56': Broja Herara's free kick punched away by Arshdeep and cleared by Odei.
55': Mahesh was fouled by Victor deep inside the FCG half, free kick to EBFC inside the FCG half.
52': Broja Herara was tackeled by Odei just outside the 18 yards, ball cleared to safety.
49': A long pass from Brandon Fernandez to Carlos Pena , but the ball went over the goal line.
47': Rowlin Borges shoots wide of the target of a pass from Udanta Singh.
46': Second session starts.
45+3': AT HALF TIME : EAST BENGAL FC 1-0 FC GOA
45': 3 minutes added time.
45+1': Nandha once again received a loose ball from the midfield and sends a pass to Cleiton inside the 18 yards, but the Brazalian failed to convert, Sandesh finally cleared the ball.
44': Renier's header went over the cross bar of a pass from Seriton from the right.
41': GOAAALLLLLLLLLLLL. EBFC leading ..Nandhakumar Sekar snatched a ball from his own half covered a long space and send a pass to Naorem Mahesh outside the 18 yards. Mahesh's curling shot finds the target to give EBFC the lead.
36': YELLOW CARD to Carl McHugh, he fouled Siverio dangerously.
35': Cleiton Silva's shoot wide over the cross bar of a pass from Mandar from the left.
34': YELLOW CARD to Jose Pardo, rough challenge against McHugh.
32': CHANCE FOR FCG .Carlos Pena's header of a cross from Brandon Fernandez hit the post and rolled over the goal line.
27': Saul Crespo failed to touch a cross pass from the right by Cleiton Silva with Arshdeep in front of him.
24': YELLOW CARD to Mahesh, he fouled Jay Gupta.
21': Md Rakip of a pass from Harmonjot Khabra got past Jay Gupta from the right but his cross pass from the right cleared by Sandesh.
18': Victor Rodrigues's angular shot from inside the 18 yards of a pass from Jay saved by Gill.
16': A cross pass by Saul Crespo to Mahesh Singh inside the 18 yards, but FCG defense blocked the area and cleared the ball.
14': A low cross from the right by Seriton Fernandez but Gill cleared the ball before Brandon Fernandez could reach.
12': EBFC earned two back to back corner, but FCG defense in control of the situation.
10': Victor Rodgigues got past Jose Pardo inside the 18 yards but his shot saved by Gill.
8': A long ball for Victor Rodrigues from McHugh deep inside the EBFC half, but Jose Pardo in control of the situation.
6': Hormonjot Khabra's free kick from the left went straight to Arshdeep singh .
4': Sandesh covered the area and cleared the ball before Cleiton could react of a pass from Rakip.
2': A long pass by Pardo from his own half but too long for Mahesh, ball rolled over the goal line.
0': Match started at Kalinga stadium, Bhubaneswar.
***** Noah Wail is out of the match following an injury during the warm up session before the match.
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EAST BENGAL TO FACE FC GOA IN THEIR FORTH MATCH
COACHES IMPRESSION BEFORE THE MATCH
CARLES CUADRAT
"We played well against Bengaluru FC in the previous match and proved that we were the better side on the pitch. I am not giving any excuses, but the fact is that we have to learn from the defeat of the previous match."
"We not only have to prove ourselves in the field in every match but it is necessary to earn points. It is not enough to create more number of positive chances and concede less chances. The most important is to turn the match in our favour and earn points."
"If you see the table posted by ISL where the teams are ranked on the basis of expected goals difference, it shows that we are in the 4th position. I really think it should have been our position at the moment. We should have got at least 6 to 7 points from the first three matches."
HEAD TO HEAD (ISL)
TOTAL MATCHES: 6
EAST BENGAL WON : 1
FC GOA WON : 3
DRAWN: 2
EAST BENGAL SCORED:10
FC GOA SCORED :13
HIGHEST MARGIN WIN: 26.01.23: FC GOA 4-2 4-2 EAST BENGAL
SCORER
FCG: Iker Guarrotxena (11',21',23'),Brandon Fernandes (53')
EBFC: Suhair VP (59'),Sarthak Golui (66')
MANALO MARQUEZ
"This is a significant match for us. People ask me about why FC Goa are different when playing at home and playing away. I think we have to be consistently good everywhere. 15-20 years ago maybe, it was clear when you play at home or when you play away - the difference was too much. It has changed now, and teams play in the same style everywhere."
"Of course, we love to play in front of our fans, but even in an away game, I wouldn’t want to make too many changes (to how the team plays). I’m very optimistic about this, and just like I’ve been saying from day one, I think that this will be a good season for us."
“East Bengal FC have several quality players, including two of my former players Javi Siverio and Borja Herrera who were with me both in Spain and at Hyderabad FC. They have an experienced side and this will be a tough game. But then, I believe that all games are tough, and whoever performs the best on the day takes home the three points. We will try to do this on Saturday.”
NAOREM MAHESH IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
"It's obviously a privilege to be here. East Bengal is providing me with opportunities and that's why I'm part of the national team as well. I believe I'll make significant improvements under the guidance of the coach and the entire management, including the coaching staff. They provide a lot of valuable details, and I'm confident I'll improve a lot from here. There's no pressure, only pleasure. It's a pleasure to be here, not pressure."
REGARDING FC GOA: "They play really well, even in the Durand Cup. Everyone knows they excel in both attacking and defensive aspects of the game. They have some experienced players, such as Odei (Onaindia) and Sandesh Paaji (Jhingan). Regarding the team, they are truly impressive."
07.10.2023 (MATCH-16) : FC GOA 3-2 ODISHA FC (FT)
FCG: Noah Sadaoui (P-55', 68'), Joy Gupta (90+8')
OFC: Motarda Fall (6',81')
FCG: Arsdeep Singh, Joy Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odeo Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Carl Mchugh, Raniyer Fernandez, Noah Sadaoui, Brandon Fernandez, Udanta Singh, Carlos Martinez.
OFC : Amrinder Singh, Jerry Lalrinzualla, Carlos Delgado, Motarda Fall, Amey Ranawade, Ahmed Jahouh, Lenny Rodrigues, Isak Vanlalruatfela, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Jerry Mawihmingthanga, Roy Krishna.
REFEREE: Crystal John.
90+8': GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL FCG are leading by 3-2 at the flag end of the match. A pass from Victor Rodrigues and Joy Gupta's left footed shot finds the target.
81': GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL OFC equalised, score now 2-2. Mortarda Fall converts a corner from top of the 18 yards of a powerful shot.
68': GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL FCG are laeding by 2-1. A wrong clearance by Fall, finds Noah Sadaoui just inside the danger zone, Noah scored of an angular shot from a close range.
55': GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL Noah Sadaoui converts the penalty and equalised the score.
54': PENALTY for FCG. Noah Sadaoui was fouled by Ahmed Johouh inside the 18 yards. 6': GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL OFC had the early lead. A corner from the right by Puitea and Fall had a powerful shot from top of the 18 yards and had the lead for OFC.
HEAD 2 HEAD IN ISL :
Played – 20
FC Goa – 12
Odisha FC – 3
Draws – 5
**** Lobera won the Super Cup with FC Goa in 2019. He was the head coach for the majority of the 2019/20 season in which they had won the ISL League Winners Shield.
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE 2023-24
02.10.2023 :(MATCH-12) FC GOA 1-0 PUNJAB FC (FT)
FCG: Carlos Martinez (19')
FCG :Arshdeep Singh, Joy Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onandeia, Seriton Fernandez, Brandon, Fernandez, Ranier Fernandez, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh, Carlos Martinez, Noah Sadaouh.
PFC :Kiran Limbu, Mohammed Salah, Nikhil Prabhu, Melroy Assisi, Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Kamaldeep Singh, Asish Pradhan, Brandon Vanlalremdika, Madih Talal, Luka Majcen, Juan Mera.
Trivia: Manolo Marquez’s record in ISL opening fixtures for his teams is pretty evened out. He has won, lost, and drawn once each in three such games since 2020-21.
