A mini-playoff before the actual playoff! FC Goa and Hyderabad FC will fight it out for the final playoff berth in the Indian Super League ...
A mini-playoff before the actual playoff! FC Goa and Hyderabad FC will fight it out for the final playoff berth in the Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa on Sunday.
After 19 games, these 90 minutes will decide the fate of both clubs who have stayed in the reckoning all season.
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Goa are in pole position and need just a point to reach the final four. However, coach Juan Ferrando stated that his team won’t play for a point. “Every game you have pressure. The mentality of this club is to get three points every game. Of course tomorrow we need three points, it’s because the mentality of this club is high,” he said.
Goa have been one of the most feared sides in the competition and their attacking prowess has earned them crucial points. However, their defensive abilities are questionable with the club conceding 23 goals.
The Gaurs are on a 12-match unbeaten run and scoring isn’t a problem for Ferrando’s side. Goa have made a habit of scoring late in games and have grabbed crucial points this way. And Ferrando hopes to carry on with the same...
