NEW SEASON, SAME OLD DREAMS FOR FC Goa

The Gaurs will be looking to make a fresh start under new coach Carlos Pena after a disappointing last season.

FC Goa will be hoping to put last season's disappointment behind them and challenge for the Indian Super League (ISL) title once again this season.

The Gaurs finished seventh in the league last season, and they will be looking to improve on that under new coach Carlos Pena.

Pena has a wealth of experience in the ISL, having coached FC Pune City to the final in 2017-18.

Key Players for FC Goa

FC Goa have a number of key players who will be expected to perform well this season.

• Igor Angulo: The Spanish striker is one of the most dangerous forwards in the ISL, and he will be looking to add to his tally of 32 goals in the league.
• Brandon Fernandes: The India international is a creative midfielder who can create chances for his teammates and score goals himself.
• Seriton Fernandes: The defender is a rock at the back for FC Goa, and he will be looking to keep clean sheets this season.

Fixtures for FC Goa

FC Goa will begin their ISL campaign with a home match against NorthEast United FC on October 23.

They will then face Jamshedpur FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, and Bengaluru FC in their next three matches.

FC Goa will be hoping to start the season strongly and build momentum as they look to challenge for the title.

Expectations for FC Goa

FC Goa will be expected to challenge for the ISL title this season.

They have a strong squad and a good coach, and they will be hoping to improve on their seventh-place finish last season.

FC Goa will also be looking to make a good run in the AFC Champions League, which they qualified for by winning the ISL League Winners' Shield in 2019-20.