After remaining unbeaten in 12 games since the start of the campaign, the injury-ridden FC Goa unit was dealt with three consecutive losses before they drew 1-1 against Mumbai City FC last week, as per a press release from ISL.
In a thrilling encounter that marked the return of FC Goa's campaign in the second half of Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24, the Gaurs showcased their dominance, clinching a well-deserved 2-0 away victory over Hyderabad FC at the Gachibowli Stadium.
Carlos Martinez gave FC Goa the lead in the first half but the home team soon levelled the scores through Jithin MS. The visitors continued to attack in the second half and threw the kitchen sink as they tried to make their way back into the game but found it hard to break down the NorthEast
Two months into the campaign, the current ISL season has finally entered one of its most critical yet delicate junctures. This is the phase where top-of-the-table teams, with little to separate them in terms of talent and temperament, clash to build distance from each other.
The home side kick-off their season with the appointment of a new head coach, Manolo Marquez along with the arrivals of seasoned India internationals such as Sandesh Jhingan and Udanta Singh in the transfer window. Punjab FC, on the other hand, suffered a defeat in their inaugural ISL match
Two of the big names include former Bengaluru FC duo Udanta Singh and Sandesh Jhingan, who recently were in action for the national team in the recently-concluded, Intercontinental Cup and SAFF Championships, where the Blue Tigers emerged as champions.
Chennaiyin FC have managed to rope in an exciting young midfielder Sweden Fernandes on Thursday to become the club's first signing for the 2023-24 season.
With the Super Cup in sight, FC Goa fans will hope that Noah Sadaoui continues to fire on all cylinders, as the Club looks to defend their title from four years ago.
With 27 points from 19 matches, FC Goa are currently sitting in seventh position in the standings. They have an opportunity to take their points tally to 30 when facing Bengaluru, who have already qualified for the playoffs.