Lots of Aspects to Improve: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando after AFC Champions League Losses
3 years, 7 months ago

Lots of Aspects to Improve: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando after AFC Champions League Losses

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Indian Super League club FC Goa’s Spanish chief coach Juan Ferrando has said that the experience of playing some of the top continental teams in the AFC Champions League Group Stage recently had shown that his side “needs to improve many tactical aspects on the pitch so that we can be more competitive at the international level”. While FC Goa gave a good account in the premier continental football tournament held in Goa, drawing three games against Qatar’s Al Rayyan and UAE’s Al Wahda, the inexperience was apparent as they also lost three matches — two against Iran’s FC Persepolis and one against Al Wahda — to finish with just three points from six outings. On the consecutive defeats suffered at the hands of Iran’s Persepolis FC, the coach said, “I hope they have learned about what playing an international competition means, the effort it requires to play at such a high level. I hope this gives them the motivation to perform even better in the training sessions in the future as these games require one to be at one’s 100 per cent — physically and psychologically.” Read all the Latest News, Breaking News and Coronavirus News here.

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Former FC Goa Defender Carlos Pena Praises Team for AFC Champions League Showing
3 years, 7 months ago

Former FC Goa Defender Carlos Pena Praises Team for AFC Champions League Showing

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Former FC Goa defender, Spain’s Carlos Pena, was all praise for the Indian Super League team’s head coach Juan Ferrando and his boys after they finished third in the AFC Champions League Group Stage recently. Up against top Asian teams, such as Qatar’s Al Rayyan, UAE’s Al Wahda and Iran’s Persepolis FC in Group E, FC Goa did well to …

Hope I've Silenced my Critics: FC Goa Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem
3 years, 7 months ago

Hope I've Silenced my Critics: FC Goa Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem

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FC Goa’s young goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh says his performance during the AFC Champions League Group Stage matches recently would have silenced his critics, who had not given him much chance against top Asian outfits. Thanks to his performance under the bar, FC Goa held top-rated Qatari outfit Al Rayyan and UAE’s Al Wahda to goalless draws in the first two …

FC Goa's Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh earns AFC’s accolades after pulling off most saves in Champions League group stage
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa's Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh earns AFC’s accolades after pulling off most saves in Champions League group stage

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Dheeraj, who had excelled during the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup at home, made a whopping 26 saves in five matches to top the goalkeeping chart of the West Zone group league stage. New Delhi: FC Goa’s young goalkeeper Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh emerged as the best goalkeeper of the group league round of the AFC Champions League even though his …

FC Goa Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem Earns AFC Accolades with Most Saves in Group Stage
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa Goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem Earns AFC Accolades with Most Saves in Group Stage

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FC Goa’s young goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem emerged as the best goalkeeper of the group league round of the AFC Champions League even though his side failed to advance to the knockout stage in its maiden appearance. Dheeraj, who had excelled during the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup at home, made a whopping 26 saves in five matches to top …

FC Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj earns AFC accolades with most saves in group games
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj earns AFC accolades with most saves in group games

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FC Goa's young goalkeeper Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh emerged as the best goalkeeper of the group league round of the AFC Champions League even though his side failed to advance to the knockout stage in its maiden appearance. Dheeraj, who had excelled during the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup at home, made a whopping 26 saves in five matches to top …

ACL: Al Rayyan SC coach Laurent Blanc lauds organisation, pitch conditions in Goa
3 years, 7 months ago

ACL: Al Rayyan SC coach Laurent Blanc lauds organisation, pitch conditions in Goa

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Al Rayyan SC head coach Laurent Blanc lauded the organisers of Group E of the AFC Champions League, which was hosted in Goa, India, owing to the pandemic situation in the world right now. The 55-year-old, who is widely known around the world for being a part of the famous French side that won the FIFA World Cup 1998 and …

FC Goa Proud to Earn Three Points in AFC Champions League: Coach Clifford Miranda
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa Proud to Earn Three Points in AFC Champions League: Coach Clifford Miranda

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Indian Super League club FC Goa assistant coach Clifford Miranda said he was “very proud” of his boys despite the team’s 0-2 loss to top Emirati side Al Wahda in the last AFC Champions League group stage match here. FC Goa completed their Group E engagements, losing three games — two to Iran’s FC Persepolis and one to Al Wahda. …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa loses 0-2 to Al Wahda in final group match
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa loses 0-2 to Al Wahda in final group match

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Indian club FC Goa suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of UAE's Al Wahda in the final group stage match to end its maiden campaign in the AFC Champions League on a disappointing note on Thursday. Already out of reckoning for a place in the knockouts, FC Goa played the match without its foreign players and also missed the …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando, foreign contingent leave India ahead of last game
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando, foreign contingent leave India ahead of last game

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The club said that it was a “pre-emptive measure in view of recent policies being taken by European and other countries in regards to travellers from India.” Margao: Indian Super League side FC Goa on Thursday allowed its foreign staffers, including Spanish head coach Juan Ferrando and some footballers, to leave the country ahead of its last AFC Champions League …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa seeks maiden win against Al Wahda
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa seeks maiden win against Al Wahda

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Already out of reckoning for a knock-out berth, FC Goa will seek its maiden win in the AFC Champions League in its last Group E match against UAE's Al Wahda on Thursday. Al Wahda will come into Thursday's match on a confident note after their 1-0 win over in their last match on Monday. "Our plan is to be competitive …

AFC Champions League: Wanted to win for people of India, says FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League: Wanted to win for people of India, says FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando

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FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando is heartbroken after his team conceded a last-minute equaliser in its AFC Champions League match against Al Rayyan, saying the side wanted to win for the people of India who are battling a deadly second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. FC Goa conceded an 89th minute goal to squander a chance to become the first …

FC Goa suffers heartbreak as late Al Rayyan equaliser denies victory in AFC Champions League
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa suffers heartbreak as late Al Rayyan equaliser denies victory in AFC Champions League

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FC Goa conceded an 89th minute goal to squander the chance to become the first Indian club to win a match in the prestigious AFC Champions League as it played out a 1-1 draw with Al Rayyan of Qatar on Monday. Jorge Ortiz gave FC Goa the lead in the third minute of the Group E match but Ali Ferydoon …

Al Wahda End Persepolis' 4-match Unbeaten Run to Boost AFC Champions League Knockout Hopes
3 years, 7 months ago

Al Wahda End Persepolis' 4-match Unbeaten Run to Boost AFC Champions League Knockout Hopes

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Al Wahda ended Persepolis’ four-match unbeaten run in the Asian Champions League with a 1-0 win on Monday that raises their hopes of qualifying for the knockout phase as Group E winners. Slovenian forward Tim Matavz’s fifth-minute strike proved decisive in the match in Margao, Goa, and took the Emirati club to 10 points from five matches, two behind Iranian …

AFC Champions League: FC Goa Target Win vs Al Rayyan After Changes and Loss Against Persepolis
3 years, 7 months ago

AFC Champions League: FC Goa Target Win vs Al Rayyan After Changes and Loss Against Persepolis

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Indian Super League 2020-21 semi-finalists FC Goa will look to start afresh after their crushing defeat at the hands of Iranian giants Persepolis FC, when they take on Qatar’s Al Rayyan SC in their penultimate Group E match of the AFC Champions League here on Monday. FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando, forced by heavy workload and injuries to key …

FC Goa eyes maiden win to remain in contention for AFC Champions League knockouts
3 years, 7 months ago

FC Goa eyes maiden win to remain in contention for AFC Champions League knockouts

The Hindu  

Back-to-back defeats may have dented its confidence but FC Goa's maiden campaign in the AFC Champions League can still be revived if it beats Qatar's Al Rayyan in a reverse fixture in Margao on Monday. The Goan side, league stage winner of the 2019-20 Indian Super League, would also be chasing its maiden win at the ACL after starting with …

AFC Champions League 2021: Persepolis hit four past FC Goa to remain unbeaten in competition
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: Persepolis hit four past FC Goa to remain unbeaten in competition

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Playing three matches in a week prior to this game forced FC coach Juan Ferrando to make wholesale changes to the starting XI, but the move hampered the team’s prospects as it looked clueless at the face of the fancied Iranian club’s attacking prowess. Margao: Starting with as many as eight fresh faces, FC Goa were thrashed 4-0 by Iranian …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa thrashed 4-0 by Persepolis FC in return leg
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa thrashed 4-0 by Persepolis FC in return leg

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Starting with as many as eight fresh faces, FC Goa was thrashed 4-0 by Iranian champions Persepolis FC in its return-leg of the AFC Champions League Group E match on Friday. Playing three matches in a week prior to this game forced FC coach Juan Ferrando to make wholesale changes to the starting XI, but the move hampered the team's …

AFC Champions League 2021 FC Goa vs Persepolis Live Score: Moghanlou, Torabi helps Persepolis beat FC Goa 4-0
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021 FC Goa vs Persepolis Live Score: Moghanlou, Torabi helps Persepolis beat FC Goa 4-0

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Welcome to the highlights of the 2020-21 AFC Champions League Group E fixture between FC Goa and Persepolis at the Fatorda Stadium. Goa has brought in Naveen Kumar, Princeton Rebello, Alexander Romario, Amarajit Singh, Redeem Tlang, Leander D’Cunha and Ishan Pandita for Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Adil Khan, Saviour Gama, Brandon Fernandes, Glan Martins and Jorge Ortiz. Here is the …

AFC Champions League 2021 FC Goa vs Persepolis: Coach's Words, Suspensions, What to Look Forward to
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021 FC Goa vs Persepolis: Coach's Words, Suspensions, What to Look Forward to

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FC Goa move into the second leg of the group stage of AFC Champions League 2021 on Friday with a tough test against Iran’s Persepolis. Edu Bedia scored FC Goa’s first goal in the ACL, which was a historic moment because it was the first goal for an Indian team in the competition in its current format. Ferrando’s incessant focus …

AFC Champions League: FC Goa to play fresh legs against Persepolis in reverse fixture
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League: FC Goa to play fresh legs against Persepolis in reverse fixture

The Hindu  

Debutant FC Goa will have another chance to make an impression against fancied Persepolis FC when it faces the Iranian side in the second leg Group E league match of the AFC Champions League here on Friday. After playing out 0-0 draws against Al Rayyan of Qatar and Al Wahda of the UAE, FC Goa lost to Persepolis 1-2 on …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa score historic goal, but Persepolis prove too strong with quick passing and movement
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa score historic goal, but Persepolis prove too strong with quick passing and movement

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Eight days after becoming the first Indian club to play a group stage game in the AFC Champions League and gaining their first ever point in the same game, FC Goa notched another first as skipper Edu Bedia headed in their first goal on the continental stage and for a very brief moment, it felt as though the fairy tale …

AFC Champions League:Persepolis hands FC Goa its first defeat, Bedia creates history
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League:Persepolis hands FC Goa its first defeat, Bedia creates history

The Hindu  

FC Goa put up a spirited fight before going down 1-2 to Group E leaders Persepolis FC, bringing to an end the Indian club's unbeaten run in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED Persepolis FC, last season's runners-up in the Champions League, drew parity when Mahdi Torabi converted a penalty in the 18th minute. This was FC …

AFC Champions League Highlights: Torabi, Hosseini goals help Persepolis beat FC Goa 2-1
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League Highlights: Torabi, Hosseini goals help Persepolis beat FC Goa 2-1

The Hindu  

Welcome to highlights of the 2020-21 AFC Champions League Group E fixture between FC Goa and Persepolis at the Fatorda Stadium. Here are the line-up: FC Goa: Dheeraj Singh ; Seriton Fernandes, Ivan Gonzalez, James Donachie, Sanson Pereira, Adil Khan, Saviour Gama; Edu Bedia ©; Brandon Fernandes, Glan Martins; Jorge Ortiz. Manager: Juan Ferrando Persepolis: Hamad Lak; Siamek Nemati, Hossein …

AFC Champions League: Persepolis Will Be The Toughest Test of My Career, Says FC Goa's Glan Martins
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League: Persepolis Will Be The Toughest Test of My Career, Says FC Goa's Glan Martins

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FC Goa midfielder Glan Martins, who has earned praises from all quarters in the first two Group E matches of the AFC Champions League, believes that the upcoming game against Persepolis FC will be the “toughest test” of his career. I am really looking forward to the game,” said Glan Martins. “We are going to enjoy the moment for now …

AFC Champions League: Optimistic FC Goa faces litmus test against leader Persepolis FC
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League: Optimistic FC Goa faces litmus test against leader Persepolis FC

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Emboldened by two highly encouraging results in a span of four days, FC Goa will be up for the challenge when it runs into table-topper and last season's runner-up Persepolis FC in the AFC Champions League here on Tuesday. The first Indian outfit to play in the continent's top-tier club competition, FC Goa surpassed expectations when it held AL-Rayyan and …

Juan Ferrando Asks for Controlled Emotions, Eyes on Persepolis After FC Goa Draw with Al Wahda in AFC Champions League
3 years, 8 months ago

Juan Ferrando Asks for Controlled Emotions, Eyes on Persepolis After FC Goa Draw with Al Wahda in AFC Champions League

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Indian Super League club FC Goa‘s head coach Juan Ferrando said that while the goalless draw against UAE’s Al Wahda in the AFC Champions League Group Stage was a big positive for the team, the boys will soon have to improve “with a new target on mind”. After holding Qatar’s Al-Rayyan to a goalless draw on April 14, FC Goa …

AFC Champions League: FC Goa play out second consecutive draw, hold Al Wahda of UAE 0-0
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League: FC Goa play out second consecutive draw, hold Al Wahda of UAE 0-0

The Hindu  

FC Goa gave a mighty scare to Al Wahda with a fine counter-attacking football in the second half as it held the fancied side from the UAE to a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League group stage here on Saturday. RELATED| AFC Champions League Highlights FC Goa vs Al Wahda Brandon Fernandes' 54th-minute strike from a counter-attacking move beat …

FC Goa Register Second AFC Champions League Point After Goalless with Al Wahda
3 years, 8 months ago

FC Goa Register Second AFC Champions League Point After Goalless with Al Wahda

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FC Goa brought up their second point in the AFC Champions League in their debut year in the continental competition as they held UAE’s Al Wahda to a goalless draw on Saturday. In their debut match in the continent’s highest club level competition, FC Goa had managed a historic 0-0 draw against Qatar’s Al Rayyan. Devendra’s pace on the right …

AFC Champions League Highlights FC Goa vs Al Wahda: Dheeraj, Seriton's heroics allows the Gaurs to secure two points from two games as match finishes 0-0
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League Highlights FC Goa vs Al Wahda: Dheeraj, Seriton's heroics allows the Gaurs to secure two points from two games as match finishes 0-0

The Hindu  

Read Sportstar's match blog of the 2020-21 AFC Champions League Group E fixture between FC Goa and Al Wahda at the Fatorda Stadium on Saturday Thats all for today. MATCH REPORT| AFC Champions League: FC Goa play out second consecutive draw, hold Al Wahda of UAE 0-0 It was another inspirational performance by Juan Ferrando's FC Goa as disciplined defending …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa seek improvement in attack against Al Wahda after historic point
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa seek improvement in attack against Al Wahda after historic point

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FC Goa became the first Indian team to earn a point in the AFC Champions League after their goal-less draw against Qatar’s Al Rayyan. A historic first-ever point achieved in their previous match, FC Goa would look to put their best foot forward and hope for a win in their second group match of the AFC Champions League against Al …

FC Goa Seek Improvement in Attack Against Al Wahda in 2nd AFC Champions League Match
3 years, 8 months ago

FC Goa Seek Improvement in Attack Against Al Wahda in 2nd AFC Champions League Match

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A historic first-ever point achieved in their previous match, FC Goa would look to put their best foot forward and hope for a win in their second group match of the AFC Champions League against Al Wahda of the UAE here on Saturday. FC Goa became the first Indian team to earn a point in the AFC Champions League after …

FC Goa's draw against Al Rayyan a 'good moment for Indian football', says coach Ferrando
3 years, 8 months ago

FC Goa's draw against Al Rayyan a 'good moment for Indian football', says coach Ferrando

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FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando believes that the point earned against Al Rayyan SC in is first AFC Champions League Group E match will enable all to “know more about Indian Football”. I feel it’s very important at this stage that the clubs work in the Academies and make their players aware about such a massive competition as the Champions …

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa will take immense pride and belief from Al Rayyan draw despite tough road ahead
3 years, 8 months ago

AFC Champions League 2021: FC Goa will take immense pride and belief from Al Rayyan draw despite tough road ahead

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Coach Juan Ferrando had the unenviable task of dropping two of Goa’s six foreign players in accordance with the AFC Champions League rules and it was top scorer Igor Angulo and leading assist maker Alberto Noguera who faced the axe much to the surprise of many. If there was one single moment that encapsulated FC Goa on their AFC Champions …

Had to Take Tough Selection Decisions for Al Rayyan Tie: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando
3 years, 8 months ago

Had to Take Tough Selection Decisions for Al Rayyan Tie: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando

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Ahead of FC Goa’s big-ticket AFC Champions League clash against Qatar club Al Rayyan on Wednesday, the Indian Super League club’s head coach, Spaniard Juan Ferrando, said he had to take some very “tough selection decisions” to put the best players on the field. FC Goa had announced their squad for the campaign last week and it has four foreign …

FC Goa, India Set for AFC Champions League Group Stage Debut
3 years, 8 months ago

FC Goa, India Set for AFC Champions League Group Stage Debut

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The AFC Champions League will be played in India for the first time from Wednesday with FC Goa becoming the only team from the country to feature in the group stage of the continent’s top-tier competition in club football. Ahead of their debut in the league, FC Goa head coach Ferrando described it as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for the players …

Go with a winning mentality, be meticulous, says former India captain Bruno Coutinho to FC Goa
3 years, 8 months ago

Go with a winning mentality, be meticulous, says former India captain Bruno Coutinho to FC Goa

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FC Goa needs to go in with a "winning mentality" and adopt a "meticulous" approach as it makes its debut in the AFC Champions League Group Stage to be held for the first time in India, said former India captain Bruno Coutinho. READ | The action in Group E will kick off with Iran's Persepolis taking on Al-Wahda of the …

A Lot at Stake in AFC Champions League: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando
3 years, 8 months ago

A Lot at Stake in AFC Champions League: FC Goa Coach Juan Ferrando

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FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando conceded on Friday that his side will head into the AFC Champions League match against Qatari outfit Al Rayyan SC with a lot at stake. Ferrando’s team — which earned the right to play in the tournament by topping the league stage of the 2019-20 Indian Super League season — will clash with Al …

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