Goa will play a fast paced game that will be aided with Sporting Clube de Goa’s upcoming star Stendly Fernandes and Salgaocar’s Chaitan. The side has been observed of playing 4-3-2-1 formation which is often switched to 4-4-2 as per coach’s game plan. Salgaocar FC’s Devendra Murgaokar will have to take the responsibility of anchoring things behind the striker — Joaquim Abranches! Aaren D’Silva will be an alternative to Coach Levino Anthony Pereira’s game plan.
Pereira’s tactics require intelligence and stamina from the midfield. Velito Cruz is the main midfielder and probably might be paired with Samuel. Chaitan Komarpant, Stendly Fernandes are the others who could feature in the starting eleven.
Joseph Clemente and team’s most experienced player Mathew Gonsalves will be in heart of Goa’s defence paired up with Brian.
When it comes to the goalkeepers, goalkeeper coach Mario Aguiar stated that all the three keepers — Jason D’Mello, Melroy Fernandes and Ozen Silva are fit and are ready to start. “All the three keepers are favourites to start. Each one is equally good in their department and we will decide later who will start for Goa,” said Mario.
