FC Goa vs Punjab FC – FCG vs PFC: The Gaurs scored a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Punjab FC in the season opener for FC Goa in the ISL 2023-24. On Monday, the triumph came in a close match at the JLN in Fatorda. Carlos Martinez, a Spanish striker, opened his league scoring account early in the first half. His strike proved to be the deciding factor between the two teams..
FC Goa vs Punjab FC line-Up
FC Goa: Dheeraj Singh (GK), Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Jay Gupta, Narayan Das, Raynier Fernandes, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, Carlos Martinez
Punjab FC: Kiran Chemjong (GK), Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Melroy Assisi, Nikhil Prabhu, Mohammed Salah; Prasanth Karuthadathkuni, Ashis Pradhan, Juan Mera, Brandon Vanlalremdika; Luka Majcen, Madih Talal
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FC Goa vs Punjab FC Preview
FC Goa’s first match against Hyderabad FC was cancelled as several players of both clubs were called up to the Indian football team for the ongoing Asian Games. As a result, FC Goa is the only team yet to make an appearance in ISL 10.
The Gaurs came agonizingly to give themselves a chance to qualify from the group stage but felt just short. FC Goa finished 7th in ISL 9, with 27 points 20 matches. Finishing a place above the 7th would have ensured a qualification but the Gaurs felt 3 points short.
Punjab FC became the first team in the history of Indian Super League to gain promotion from I-League. The team from northern India won last season’s I-League and qualified for the premier tournament of India.
Punjab FC suffered a rude awakening in their ISL opener against last year’s champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium. The Mariners feasted on the new entrants on their home ground as MBSG’s attackers ran riot through the Punjab defence. Jason Cummins, Dimitri Petratos and Manvir Singh scored against Punjab to hand the new entrants a loss. Luka Majcen scored one for the away side but the performance left a lot to be desired.
Match details
- Tournament: ISL 2023-24
- Venue: Fatorda Stadium
- Date: 02nd October
- Kick off: 8.00 PM
- Live Streaming: FC Goa vs Punjab FC Live Streamng will be on Jio CInema.
- Live Telecast: ISL 2023-24 Live will be on Sports18.
