ISL debutants SC East Bengal will be up against ISL Shield holder FC Goa on Wednesday. The two are almost at opposite places in the points table. FC Goa climbed up to the 3rd spot after registering two consecutive late wins. The new year proved to bring a gift for SC East Bengal as they register their first ever win in the Indian Super League. They are currently placed at the second bottom place. Robbie Fowler is determined to challenge other teams for the final 4 spots while Juan Ferrando is happy with his team’s compactness on the pitch.
While FC Goa is known for its possession-based football, the theory of East Bengal is still building. FC Goa, the AFC Champions League qualified team is very dangerous for any team’s defense line. And they could prove to be a nightmare for teams like EB which is struggling with their defense. Players like Igor and Ortiz can build moves any time on the pitch. Brandon is yet another lethal game-maker for the team. The defense line of FC Goa is a point to be worked upon for Juan. SC East Bengal’s team and theory is still in the developmental phase and there is nothing except Maghoma, to be said upon. Maghoma is the only player who has performed in each and every match. From goals to building moves, Maghoma is looking good at the ball.
Let’s have a look on how both of the teams will be lining up for the match.
FC GOA Playing 11
M Nawaz (GK)
S Gama
Ivan Gonzalez
J Donachie
Seriton Fernandez
J Ortiz
L Rodrigues
E Bedia
Brandon Fernandez
Ishan Pandita
Igor Angulo
SC EAST BENGAL Playing 11
D Majumder
R Gaikwad
S Neville
D Fox
Bikas Jairu
M Singh
M Rafique
H T Singh
V Steinmann
A Pilkington
J Maghoma
FANTASY 11
M Nawaz (GK)
S Gama
Seriton Fernandez
Brandon Fernandez
Igor Angulo (C)
A Pilkington (VC)
Ivan Gonzalez
Ishan Pandita
Ortiz
D Fox
Narayan Das
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