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ISL 2020-21: FC Goa vs ATK Mohun Bagan: Preview, Team News, Timings, Live Streaming Info

FC Goa have the chance to move into second spot on the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) table when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan, the current occupants of that slot, at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday.

Steadfast Mariners ready to halt Gaurs charge up the title race. Credit: ISL Media

Goa, Jan. 16: FC Goa have the chance to move into second spot on the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) table when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan, the current occupants of that slot, at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday.

It will be a clash of one the best attacks in the league against the best defence — Goa has scored the most goals from open play (13) while ATKMB has let in the joint-least (4).

FC Goa Team News

FC Goa Team News

After a poor start to the season, Juan Ferrando's men have been on a quiet recovery since. Remaining unbeaten in their last four games — they won three of those — has propelled them up to third place and a win on Sunday will elevate them into the midst of what has so far been a two-horse title race between Mumbai City FC and ATKMB.

"Tomorrow is a nice game because it is an opportunity to get three points and an opportunity to improve as a team," said Ferrando.

"The problem is that the league here is too short. Yesterday, I was talking with the team manager about Kerala Blasters would have gone three points behind the playoff spot had they won the game. Every game is important and getting three points from them is very important for the club. As everybody knows, our target is to play in the playoffs."

Ferrando faces a couple of tough questions though. The chief among them will be whether to put in top-scorer Igor Angulo — who did not start the previous game against Hyderabad FC — instead of allowing Jorge Ortiz Mendoza, who scored twice in that game, to lead the line.

He will also be worried about how many goals his team tends to concede off set-pieces. So far, the number stands at 8, more than 70 per cent of the total goals they've let and the second-highest tally in the league.

ATKMB Team News

ATKMB Team News

For ATKMB coach Antonio Lopez Habas, a victory on Sunday is vital when it comes to catching up with leaders Mumbai City FC at the top, a prospect made bleaker by the defeat to Sergio Lobera's team in the last match.

"We have to fight," said Habas. "We have to win every game. We are not thinking about the last match."

"I know that Goa has good players, we also have good players. Now we are ready to fight it out in the 90 minutes in the next match," he added.

FCG Squad:

FCG Squad:

Goalkeepers: Mohammad Nawaz, Naveen Kumar, Dylan D'Silva, Shubham Dhas. Defenders: Ivan Gonzalez, James Donachie, Seriton Fernandes, Aibanbha Dohling, Leander D'Cunha, Mohamed Ali, Sanson Pereira, Sarineo Fernandes, Saviour Gama. Midfielders: Edu Bedia, Flan Gomes, Jorge Ortiz, Brandon Fernandes, Alberto Noguera, Lenny Rodrigues, Redeem Tlang, Seiminlen Doungel, Nestor Dias, Phrangki Buam, Princeton Rebello, Alexander Jesuraj, Makan Chothe. Forwards: Igor Angulo, Ishan Pandita, Aaren D'Silva, Devendra Murgaonkar

ATKMB Squad:

ATKMB Squad:

Goalkeepers: Arindam Bhattacharya, Dheeraj Singh, Avilash Paul, Arsh Shaikh, Aryan Lamba Defenders: Sandesh Jhingan, Tiri, Pritam Kotal, Prabir Das, Subashish Bose, Sumit Rathi; Midfielders: Javi Hernandez, Michael Soosairaj, Boris Singh, Michael Regin, Edu Garcia, Carl McHugh, Glan Martins, Pronay Halder, Brad Inman, Jayesh Rane, Sk Sahil, Ningombam Engson Singh; Forwards: Roy Krishna, David Williams, Manvir Singh, Mohamad Fardin Ali

Match Details:

Match Details:

Date: Jan 17

Time: 7:30pm IST

Live on: Star Sports Network

Live Streaming on: Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Jio TV

Source: ISL Media

Story first published: Saturday, January 16, 2021, 20:05 [IST]
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