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FAORTA: FC Goa will face Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League match on February 22, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here, at 7.30 pm.
The Gaurs, who have already qualified for the play-offs, will be aiming to secure a second-placed finish, with four games remaining, having 39 points from 20 matches on the back of 11 victories and six draws.
They are in promising form with four triumphs in last five encounters, whereas Kerala Blasters FC are positioned eighth with 24 points in 20 encounters, having lost twice in their preceding three clashes.
The sixth-placed Bengaluru FC have 31 points, and Kerala Blasters FC will want to bridge this gap given that the Blues have been defeated thrice in their last four matches.
FC Goa have defeated Kerala Blasters FC in each of their last five games here, last losing a home game in front of the Kochi-based side way back in October 2016. Overall, the Gaurs have not faced a defeat in any of their previous seven clashes in Fatorda, emerging victorious six times in the meantime.
FC Goa Head Coach Manolo Marquez heaped praise on Kerala Blasters FC’s collective quality ahead of the game.
“Tomorrow is a very dangerous game. Kerala Blasters FC have a very good team, especially offensive players. I respect their former coach but I feel they are more comfortable now than they were in the first half of the season,” he said.
Kerala Blasters FC interim head coach TG Purushothaman said that his team needs to improve their chance conversion upfront.
FC Goa launch special edition jersey
RAIA: FC Goa have launched a special edition home jersey for the ongoing Indian Super League 2024-25 season paying tribute to their most dedicated fans – the season ticket holders. This limited-edition jersey features the names of every single FC Goa season ticket holder for the current campaign, seamlessly incorporated into its design.
In a historic first for the league, no team has ever honoured their fans in this manner before. This initiative is a true reflection of FC Goa’s deep connection with their supporters and the Club’s commitment to making them an integral part of their journey.
As a mark of appreciation, the Gaurs have also announced that the First Team will don this jersey in their upcoming home fixture in the ISL against Kerala Blasters FC on Saturday. Additionally, the jersey will be available for purchase on the website of SIX5SIX, FC Goa’s official kit manufacturers.