MATCH REVIEWS

The match progressed with both teams demonstrating sheer determination. FC Goa followed the 4-2-3-1 formation whereas BFC used the 4-3-1-2 pattern. FC Goa’s head coach Manolo Marquez had made 4 changes to his side in the starting 11 namely bringing on Narayan, Rowllin, Boris and Carlos Martinez. BFC’s head coach G. Zaragoza had only made one change to his side as Shivaldo was bought on. HEAD TO HEAD MATCHES stats : FCG TOTAL MATCHES - 15 BFC 4 Won 7 7 Lost 4 4 Draw 4 17 goals 25   This game was assured to be intense as both the teams fought for the 3 points. FIRST HALF The intense battle began with Shivaldo Singh giving Bengaluru FC the lead in the 2nd minute. Little confusion at the back and the sidelines of FC Goa questioning it for an offside but no, it was a clear onside giving Bengaluru FC an ele...

The showdown between Punjab FC and FC Goa unfolded with palpable intensity. The game promised a fascinating and captivating battle between contrasting styles and tactics. FCGoa’s head coach  Manolo   Márquez  had made 4 changes to the lineup bringing on  Carl McHugh ,  Raynier Fernandes , Udanta and Brandon Fernandes. Punjab FC’s head coach Staikos Vergetis had made 3 changes to his side bringing on Lhugdim, Melroy and Amarjit. This is the 2nd time the two teams clash in the Indian Super League. The last time they met FC Goa won 1-0. Punjab FC had used the formation 4-3-3 whereas FC Goa had followed the 4-2-3-1 pattern. THE FIRST HALF The first half started with high intensity as both teams fought for the win. The first chance for FC Goa began with a shot on target by   Raynier Fernandes . Ravi stepped up into action frequently, saving long as well as close shots. 5 minutes into the match and FC Goa take the lead as Borja Herre...