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FC Goa's Carlos Pena optimistic of winning Super Cup

FC Goa will take the field at the round-of-16 stage against the Indian Arrows on Saturday (March 30) for their first game of the tournament.

Carlos Pena

Goa, March 29, 2019: It is amazing how different the beginning and the end of a day can be. March 17th saw the Gaurs wake up with a new sense of belief and optimism with the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) knocking on the doors.

That evening the Mumbai Football Arena being painted Orange as FC Goa fans from around the country made the stadium their second home. The joyous chants filled the air - in expectation of the delights that were to come.

By the time the referee blew the whistle at the end of 120 minutes of action. The joyous raptures had turned into murmurings and sighs of disappointment. It was again a case of 'so close and yet so far' for FC Goa.

The pain was felt by all and none more than the players who gave their all on the pitch.

Carlos Pena has been pivotal to Goa's success this season and he feels that the Super Cup gives the Gaurs an opportunity to end the season on a high.

FC Goa will take the field at the round-of-16 stage against the Indian Arrows on Saturday (March 30) for their first game of the tournament.

"The days following the final were tough. We were very excited heading into the game, but I think with the passage of time we will value what we achieved," stated the veteran defender ahead of the Super Cup.

"Now we want to turn a page and put in a good performance in the Super Cup."

"This competition is very important for the club, for our fans, and of course for us. We want to forget our loss in ISL final by winning this trophy.

"We want to show everybody that we're a side capable of not only playing good football, but also winning a trophy."

The Spaniard further added that 'trust' in the team, their individual abilities and mostly on their philosophy to get the Gaurs their coveted first trophy.

(Source: FC Goa Media)

Story first published: Friday, March 29, 2019, 16:56 [IST]
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