FC Goa vs Athletico de Kolkata Match Preview

After gala opening ceremony and packed stadiums, ISL has established itself and has done justice to its ‘Let’s Football’ motto. With the first round of games done, we today take a look at two Indian states and their teams, where the game - football dominates the streets and is a way of living for the people.

FC Goa take on the league leaders Atletico de Kolkata, with both the teams separated by a gap of 6 points with Goa having played a game less than their today’s opponents. The Kolkata team have had a brilliant start to the league, having lost none from their opening three fixtures. Fc Goa on the other have struggled and shuttered to earn a much respected point against North East United Fc the other day.

The match will see, the invincible team member Robert Pires take on former Liverpool man Luis Garcia who is well known for his ‘Ghost goal’ against Chelsea. Kolkata who sit comfortably at the top of the table, have performed very well, with their Ethiopian striker Fikru firing all cylinders for them.

Brazilian legend Zico trained side, are yet to find their right rhythm as the team is still being tinkered and twicked in search of their perfect eleven. Former Arsenal man, Andre Santos has come in and done well alongside Indian defenders.

Man to watch out for: Fikru

The Ethiopian striker is a beast of a player and just shrugs of defenders with his physic.

Possible Line Ups:

FC Goa: Seda, Debabrata, Bengelloun, Gregory, Narayan, Peter, Gabriel, Pires, Santos, Miranda, Martins

Atletico de Kolkata: Subhasish; Saha , Arnab , Josemi, Franco; Borja, Mateu, Nato; Garcia, Fikru, Baljit

TFM Prediction:

FC GOA 1-1 Atletico de Kolkata