In the ISL 2023–24, Goa wins its third straight game to reach to the top of the standings. At the Kalinga Stadium, FC Goa defeated East Bengal in a comeback victory thanks to goals from Sandesh Jhingan and Victor Rodriguez a minute later. The Red and Gold brigade’s reserve players’ performance during the last minutes exposes their lack of talent. Naorem Mahesh Singh, nevertheless, started the scoring for them.
East Bengal vs FC Goa XI:
East Bengal FC XI
Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Mohamad Rakip, Harmanjot Khabra, Jose Pardo, Mandar Rao Dessai, Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakrabarti, Borja Herrera, Nandhakumar Sekar, Cleiton Silva, Naorem Mahesh Singh.
FC Goa XI
Dheeraj Singh (GK), Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Sandesh Jhingan, Saviour Gama, Raynier Fernandes, Carl McHugh, Brandon Fernandes, Udanta Singh, Noah Sadaoui, Carlos Martinez
East Bengal vs FC Goa Preview:
The Kolkata giants opened their campaign with a stalemate against Jamshedpur FC. Then came a victory over Hyderabad FC. Thanks to Cleiton Silva’s incredible stoppage-time free-kick. They did, however, lose 2-1 to Bengaluru FC in their final road encounter before the international break.
The Kolkata Giants have a solid home record this season, having won four points at home. They now sit seventh in the standings, tied on points with three other clubs. Despite being a formidable squad on paper, the Torchbearers’ performances had significant weaknesses. Carles Cuadrat will attempt to address these concerns in forthcoming matches.
Meanwhile, Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa has begun the season impressively, with two wins in two games. Although they haven’t yet found their stride, their quality in important times has shined through, with Noah Sadaoui once again stepping up.
In their recent 3-2 triumph over Odisha FC, 22-year-old Jay Gupta scored a stunning goal. While the results have favoured FC Goa, Marquez will be hoping that his club can improve even further.A win will see Manolo Marquez’s team to closer to Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who have 9 points from three games. FC Goa is presently in third place in the rankings.
Match Details:
- Venue: Kalinga Stadium
- Date: 21st October 2023
- Kick off: 5.30 PM
- Live Streaming: East Bengal vs FC Goa Live Streaming will be on Jio Cinema.
- Live Telecast: EBFC vs FCG Live Telecast in ISL 2023-24 Live will be on Sports18.
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