FC Goa is back in the Super Cup, ready to defend the domestic trophy they won last season. On Sunday they’ll kick off their title defence at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda against Jamshedpur FC, the team they beat in their previous final.
The club has been placed in a tough Group B. Their opponents will be NorthEast United FC, who lifted the Durand Cup, and Inter Kashi, the I‑League champions, plus the opening‑day match against Jamshedpur. All of FC Goa’s group games are in Fatorda, while other Group B matches are spread across Fatorda and Bambolim, giving fans plenty of local action.
After a hard chapter in the AFC Champions League Two, where they’ve played the first half of the group stage, FC Goa comes in sharper than many other sides. The team has had a productive pre‑season, polishing a game plan built on structured possession, fast transitions, and collective discipline under coach Manolo Marquez. This experience will help them navigate the compact schedule—three matches in a week—before heading back to continental duties.
Playing at home is a big advantage. Fans in Fatorda are known for their vocal support, and the familiar surroundings have lifted the Gaurs in past crunch matches. Fans can expect Marquez’s philosophy to dominate the game plan as the club looks to start the Super Cup with a win.
After the group phase, FC Goa will shift focus to the AFC Champions League Two again, travelling to Saudi Arabia to face Al Nassr. Their mission is clear: harness the home edge, win the opening game, and build momentum for the tough weeks that lie ahead.
Source: ianslive
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