Durand Cup: FC Goa edge past Tribhuwan Army FC, claim top spot in Group F
August 8, 2024 – Shillong: FC Goa claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Tribhuwan Army FC in a tightly contested Durand Cup 2024 group stage match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Thursday. The win has propelled the Young Gaurs to the top of Group F, setting them up for a strong finish in the group stage.
The Boys in Orange took the lead almost immediately after kickoff, with Lalthangliana finding the back of the net in the 1st minute. The early goal set the tone for FC Goa, who maintained their intensity throughout the first half.
The second half saw FC Goa double their advantage, with Sitroy Carvalho netting in the 50th minute after a well-orchestrated team move following a corner-kick. Despite the two-goal cushion, Tribhuwan Army refused to back down and pulled one back in the 66th minute through Basant Jimba, who capitalized on a lapse in FC Goa’s defence before finishing from far out.
In the final stages, Goa managed to fend off the Nepali side’s advances, securing all three points and climbing to the top of Group F.
To ensure chances of qualification to the Durand Cup 2024 knockout stages, Israil Gurung’s boys will now have to at least register a draw against Shillong Lajong, who they will meet on Saturday, August 17 in their final group stage assignment.
About FC Goa
FC Goa is a professional football club based out of Goa that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL). Nicknamed the Gaurs, FC Goa have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the ISL – reaching 5 semi-finals and 2 finals in 10 seasons.
FC Goa hold the record for the most goals, joint-most golden boots and most number of playoff appearances (7 in total) in the history of the league.
In 2020, FC Goa also became the first team from India to qualify for the league stages of the AFC Champions League, by virtue of winning the first-ever ISL League Winners Shield in the 2019-20 season.
The Gaurs’ trophy cabinet is further adorned by the 2019 Super Cup, the 2018-19 Goa Professional League, the 2020 Goa Police Cup and the 2021 Durand Cup.
Co-owned by Mr Jaydev Mody, Mr Akshay Tandon and Mr Virat Kohli, FC Goa are one of the few Indian clubs to have a complete youth development ecosystem. Its U13, U15, U17, U19 and Developmental Teams compete at the highest levels in Goa and Indi
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