ISL: Desk-topper BFC takes on a struggling FC Goa

An upbeat Bengaluru FC will tackle a struggling FC Goa in an Indian Tremendous League match on the Fatorda stadium right here on Saturday.

BFC is prime on 16 factors with 5 wins and a draw, scoring 11 objectives and conceding simply as soon as. It’s the membership’s second-best begin within the ISL after the title-winning season of 2018-19.

Goa, then again, is tenth within the desk with six factors and only one win to indicate. Manolo Marquez’s males have collected only a solitary level from three dwelling video games.

Gerard Zaragoza & Co. appear primed to increase Goa’s distress and are coming into the competition after a 3-1 victory away at Kerala Blasters. “Final season, we had been mid-table and fought in opposition to the highest groups. This 12 months we’re on prime and everybody desires to beat us. It feels good,” stated Zaragoza, forward of the tie.

For Goa, the BFC fixture — the primary of two back-to-back dwelling video games — will current a great alternative to kickstart a revival. The astute Marquez was assured, however he has do with out the injured duo of Borja Herrera (six objectives) and Rowllin Borges.

“We’re enjoying higher than final season,” the Spaniard insisted. “However we’ve not been constant. It’s a good second to play BFC as a result of we have to present that we are able to beat the strongest.”