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FATORDA: FC Goa and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will square off in the Indian Super League match on December 20, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here, at 7.30 pm.
FC Goa will aim to improve their record against the Mariners, having lost five of their eight meetings (won two, draw one) in the ISL, including a narrow 0-1 defeat in their most recent encounter.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s unbeaten run has seen them win seven and draw one of their last eight ISL games and a win in this fixture would equal their record for the longest winning streak (5) in the competition’s history, achieved twice before (2021 and 2023). For FC Goa, who have scored in each of their last 11 home games, this match presents an opportunity to set a new record for their longest home goal-scoring streak.
The Mariners top the league standings with 26 points from 11 matches, winning eight encounters and drawing twice, whereas the Gaurs are placed fourth with 19 points from the same number of games. Both these teams have been in equally efficient forms upfront, with the Kolkata-based team netting 22 times in the competition thus far, as compared to the 21 of the Manolo Marquez-coached side. However, the visitors have been comparatively better organised at the back, conceding 10 goals as opposed to the 15 of FC Goa.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant have kept the most clean sheets (6) in the league, and the Gaurs rank fourth in this regard (3).
FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez admitted that the Mariners have a nice mix of international and domestic stars that make them a strong opponent.
“I feel that we are playing one of the strongest teams in the competition. Mohun Bagan have most of the top national team players, and they’ve spent a lot on getting good foreigners too,” Marquez said.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Jose Molina expressed that his team never gives up the fight irrespective of if the game is going against them.
“The mentality of Mohun Bagan Super Giant is to fight every game till the end. We have to attack and defend well, communicate properly, but most importantly we need to keep fighting to get the win,” Molina said.
FC Goa to present freestyle
motocross showcase
RAIA: FC Goa in association with their official partner Red Bull is set to host an exclusive Freestyle Motocross Showcase at the joggers park, Fatorda, on Friday, as part of their pre-match fan engagement programme ahead of their clash in the Indian Super League against Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Featuring renowned athletes Roman Karymov and Sebastian Kurt-Johan Westberg, the showcase promises to deliver an electrifying display of stunts and thrills. This event also marks the first-ever freestyle motocross showcase in the State, open to public viewing, providing fans with a rare opportunity to witness the action live.
The showcase will begin at 5.30 pm and all fans are invited to be part of this unique experience and enjoy an evening of excitement and adrenaline, followed by which action shifts to the football field where the Men in Orange will lock horns with Mohun Bagan.
