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123-685: A chance to win the ISL title at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda in front of the home fans. In the finals, a late surge by Chennaiyin FC saw FC Goa lose out on the title after a well contested match. On 23 July 2016, Salgaocar and Dempo stepped down from the ownership of FC Goa. On 5 August 2016, new owner Jaydev Mody brought a 65% stake in the FC Goa team. Head coach Zico continued as
164-414: A late goal from Rahul Bheke in the second half of extra time. In the same season, Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 2–1 in the finals of the 2019 Indian Super Cup to win their first trophy. On 1 February 2020, Goa announced they mutually parted ways with head coach Sergio Lobera and his coaching staff after playing 15 games in the third season. Goa later went on to win the remaining three league games and topped
205-578: Is currently affiliated with FC Goa: The following clubs were affiliated with FC Goa: The organizers of ISL introduced eISL, a FIFA video game tournament, for the ISL playing clubs, each represented by two players. FC Goa hosted a series of qualifying games for all the participants wanting to represent the club in eISL. On 20 November the club announced the signing of the two players. Stuart Curwen- handle - @jester_stu (2023 season) Latest roster transaction: 19 November 2021. 2015 Indian Super League Final The 2015 Indian Super League Final
246-489: Is designed with a 20,000 seating capacity. With a roof covering 100 percent of the seating area, the stadium complex provides two levels of fans seating arrangement along with a VIP area. Fans in the state spend the night outside the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda in the hope of grabbing a couple of tickets for FC Goa's home matches. Streets were painted blue, music was played and some people painted their car bonnets with
287-694: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages FC Goa Forca Goa is an Indian professional football club based in Fatorda , Goa , that competes in the Indian Super League (ISL), the top flight of Indian football . The club was established on 26 August 2014. Nicknamed as Gaurs , the club plays their home matches at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao . Brazilian coach Zico
328-512: Is fielded in the I-League 2nd Division. It also has a women's team which was announced on 28 July 2018. It also has youth teams for various age group football tournaments and Youth I-League. FC Goa's grassroots development programme which commenced in February 2015, saw FC Goa reaching out to over 20,000 children. FC Goa has a robust grassroots development programme. Over 1500 children between
369-606: Is the home stadium of Goa. The stadium has hosted many international games, including India national team 's qualifiers for both the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup . It was also one of the six host venues for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in India. The stadium opened in 1989. In 2014, it has been refurbished and upgraded according to the latest FIFA specifications to host the Lusofonia Games in 2014 . It
410-691: The AFC Champions League group stage. The club changed from blue shirts and shorts to an orange colour scheme in 2018 which has been used ever since. One of the traditional regional powerhouses of Indian football, Goa was bound to be one of the cities to participate in the Indian Super League from its inception. In early 2014, it was announced that the All India Football Federation , the national federation for football in India, and IMG-Reliance would be accepting bids for ownership of eight of nine selected cities for
451-415: The Fatorda Stadium , Goa . FC Goa lost four out of their first six matches but came back strongly in the second half of the tournament with five victories from their last eight encounters keeping five clean sheets in their 14 matches. Overall, Zico has done a remarkable job with six wins, four defeats and four draws, which took them to the second spot of the standings with 22 points. By finishing second in
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#1732780437276492-476: The Gaurs earned the record of having attained the highest margin of victory when they beat Mumbai City FC 7–0 in Fatorda. This victory included two players scoring hat-tricks (Dudu Omagbemi and T. Haokip) which was a first in the history of the league. After a 1–0 loss in the first leg of the semi-finals against Delhi Dynamos , FC Goa turned the tie on its head with a dominating 3–0 win at home. This provided them with
533-635: The Goa Marriott Resort and Spa in Miramar. The club represents Goa, the only state to declare football as its official sport. The logo of the club represents Goa's state animal the Gaur , while the colours blue and orange symbolizes the Goan coastline and sunrise. On 23 September 2014, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was unveiled as one of the co-owners. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan was chosen as
574-465: The Nizams to their maiden ISL title in 2021-22 season and back to back second place finishes in the league stage in 2021-22 and 2022-23 . Under Marquez, FC Goa opened the 2023-24 season with a 12 game unbeaten run, sitting on top of the table at the winter international break. This impressive run had Goa in the driver's seat to the league stage title, until a 3 game collapse saw the Gaurs tumble down
615-542: The North. Our Lady of Poor HS (Tilamol), Our Lady of Fatima HS (Rivona), St Joseph HS (Chandor), Assumpta HS (Sarzora), Fr Agnel Ashram HS (Verna), St Rita HS (Maina), St Rock HS (Velim), and St Xavier HS (Velim) are the schools which have been adopted by FC Goa from the South. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The following club
656-630: The age groups of 6 to 14 are currently being groomed by FC Goa. The U-14 team, the Junior Gaurs are doing excellently well. FC Goa assigned coach Gavin Araujo, an AFC A license coach as its Head of the youth development and Katz Naidoo as the program's Technical Director. The adopted 16 schools include St Anthony's High School (Duler), St Anthony's HS (Guirim), Saraswat HS (Mapusa), St Britto's HS (Mapusa), Assagao Union School, St Joseph's HS (Calangute), Pilar Central School, and St Lawrence HS (Agassaim) in
697-458: The all orange kit. FC Goa TV is the dedicated official channel for FC Goa. The channel first launched on 10 October 2014 on Videocon D2H channel 100. FC Goa TV includes buildup to matches, post-match shows, exclusive interviews with players and staff besides an interactive section which gives fans the chance to get some answers from first team players. FC Goa launched its magazine Forca Goa at Fatorda Stadium, on 1 November 2014. The magazine
738-474: The brand ambassador of the club. FC Goa is the first Indian sports club to launch a satellite TV channel – FC Goa TV on Videocon D2H . Brazilian footballer Zico signed as the club's head coach on 2 September 2014. On 20 September 2014, FC Goa officially confirmed Premier League winner and former Arsenal footballer Robert Pires as their first marquee player. On 15 October 2014, FC Goa played their first Indian Super League match against Chennaiyin FC at
779-619: The competition, Dheeraj Singh made a whopping 26 saves in five matches to top the goalkeeping chart of the West Zone group stage. Goa participated in the 130th edition of Durand Cup and reached to the final, defeating Bengaluru FC 7–6 in sudden death. On 3 October 2021, they clinched their first Durand Cup title defeating Mohammedan Sporting 1–0. On 19 December 2021, club president Akshay Tandon announced that head coach Juan Ferrando had triggered his release clause to join ISL club ATK Mohun Bagan . On 21 December 2021, Derrick Pereira
820-451: The crest of the team, during the ISL. FC Goa Fan Club and East Lower Army are the officially recognized supporters clubs of FC Goa. FC Goa celebrity supporters include Anushka Sharma , Sonakshi Sinha , Zayed Khan , and Raveena Tandon . The official mascot, the first of its kind in the ISL, is named " Philly the Gaur " . He's a Gaur , which happens to be the state animal. FC Goa were
861-399: The dying minuted Jofre score on the free kick in the 87th minute and it seemed that Goa had won the game. Just after the start, as the players were running inside the penalty box, Wadoo delivered a long ball inside and Kattimani came running to clear it out, but unfortunately, it went back in the net and Chennaiyin found their equaliser through an own goal in the 90th minute. Then straight after
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#1732780437276902-617: The first Indian to play professionally at the senior level in South America. FC Goa enjoyed a stellar 2015 season in the Indian Super League. Head coach Zico continued as the head coach of the franchise for a second successive year. After a good run in the 2014 season, much was expected from the team. Zico lined up an impressive team ahead of the season with veteran players like Leonardo Moura, Reinaldo Oliveira, and former La Masia youth product, Joffre Mateu who won
943-404: The first out of the 10 clubs to have a mascot. There are also two other unofficial mascots namely "Gaurreddo", introduced by FC Goa Fan Club in 2014, followed by " Gaurdinho " in 2015, launched by a general football group TFDO. During the early years, the club wore an all blue kit with orange colour coming lightly on the sides. The all blue kit were used until 2017-18 season, when the club adopted
984-421: The first season of the ISL with Atletico de Kolkata joining the ranks. Frenchman, Gregory Arnolin was the only international player retained from the first season with the club. The Indian contingent had familiar faces in Goan wingers Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Dessai and goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani . FC Goa started the season in superb fashion with a commanding 2–0 victory over Delhi Dynamos and that set
1025-533: The group stage and won the ISL League Winners Shield, they also became the first Indian club to qualify for AFC Champions League group stage in its current format. However, their 5–6 defeat on aggregate to Chennaiyin FC in the playoffs ended their chance of winning the elusive ISL trophy. On 30 April 2020, Goa appointed Juan Ferrando as their head coach ahead of the new season. The club also announced their partnership with RB Leipzig for
1066-407: The head coach of the franchise for his third and final season. FC Goa had a poor 2016 season after finishing last in the table and picking up only four victories throughout the season. They ended the disappointing season with 14 points and finished last in the table. Zico primarily blamed late preparations for FC Goa's failure which was caused due to the incoming of new owners just a few months before
1107-556: The league, the club qualified for the end-of-season play-offs , where they lost via a penalty shootout against Atlético de Kolkata in the semi-finals after a goalless draw. Particularly encouraging from the first season was the arrival of Romeo Fernandes on the national footballing scene. The Goan's consistent displays on the pitch quickly turned him into a fan favourite and attracted interest from lands as far as Brazil. His performances culminated in him being loaned out to Atletico Paranaense from parent club Dempo SC , where he became
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1189-482: The start of the new season. His 3-year contract with FC Goa ended and did not renew it with the club. In the 2017–18 season , FC Goa won their first match of the 2017–18 Indian Super League 2–3 away against Chennaiyin , this was also their first competitive match under new coach Sergio Lobera , they later went on to lose against Chennayin FC in the semi-finals. Lobera in his second season led Goa to their second final against Bengaluru FC which they lost 0–1 after
1230-422: The starting minutes, a chance came for Goa when Jofre Mateu Hit the post. The first half went goalless. Second Half started and in the way, Mendoza went down in the box through a foul from Kattimani, and the penalty was rewarded to Chennaiyan F.C. Initially, the penalty taken by Pellisari was saved, but he scored on the rebound. Goa reacted quickly by a goal through Haokip through an assist from Leo Moura. Then, in
1271-490: The table by the final matchday. Despite their late heroics however, Goa ended the league stage third in the table, narrowly missing out on the first-round bye and hosting Chennaiyin FC at home in the playoffs. Goa took part in 2024 Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy , made headlines defeating A-League Men Brisbane Roar by 1–0 in a group stage match, in which Armando Sadiku scored the winner. The Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao , better known as The Fatorda
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1312-421: The table. Marquez commented on the team's "lack of spirit" down the stretch, even going as far as to say the Gaurs were not deserving of the title after their recent performances. The team, however, bounced back, going unbeaten once again for the rest of the season with 5 wins in their last 7. Marquez lauded the team's effort and the Gaurs' turnaround following the losing spell, as they climbed as high as second in
1353-444: The team came first in the league stage, then lost the final 3–2 to Chennaiyin at home. In the 2018–19 season , they reached their second final in the league where they lost 1–0 to Bengaluru . In the same season, they beat Chennaiyin FC 2–1 in the 2019 Indian Super Cup to win their first national trophy. In the 2019–20 season , FC Goa topped the league stage, winning the first ISL League Winners Shield and directly qualifying for
1394-403: The tone for the season ahead. Under Zico's tutelage, FC Goa played an attacking brand of football and set the league alight as they finished the league stage of the campaign on top of the standings with 25 points, two clear of the second placed team with 7 victories along the way. In the process, FC Goa scored the most goals in the league stage, having netted 29 times. En route to the semi-finals,
1435-589: The upcoming Indian Super League , an eight-team franchise league modelled along the lines of the Indian Premier League and Major League Soccer in the United States. On 13 April 2014, it was announced that Venugopal Dhoot had won the bidding for the Goa franchise along with Dattaraj Salgaocar and Shrinivas Dempo. The club was officially launched on 26 August 2014 at a well-attended ceremony at
1476-479: The youth development. The club had an impressive stint in the first year under coach Juan until they bowed in the semi-finals of 2020–21 Indian Super League season. Under the guidance of Ferrando, FC Goa scripted history after scoring their first goal in the AFC Champions League on 20 April against Persepolis FC through a header by Edu Bedia . They finished third in Group E with 3 points ahead of Al Rayyan . In
1517-480: Was a football match between Goa and Chennaiyin who reached the final of 2015 Indian Super League played on 20 December 2015 at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa . Chennayin defeated Goa 3-2 in the match to win the season. it was a spectacular match Goa defeated Delhi Dynamos 3-1 aggregate and Chennaiyin defeated Atletico De Kolkata 4-2 aggregate in semi-final to reach the final. The match started and straight into
1558-603: Was appointed as the head coach. On 16 April 2022, FC Goa appointed Carlos Pena as the head coach. He played his first match as manager against East Bengal and won his first game as the manager. FC Goa failed to qualify ISL playoffs as well as Super Cup Semi Final. After the end of 2022-23 season Carlos Pena & Team management parted away. After a lackluster season under Carlos Peña, FC Goa appointed former Hyderabad FC head man Manolo Marquez as their next head coach. Marquez had seen great prior success in Hyderabad, guiding
1599-409: Was bought by Jaydev Mody (65% stake), Venugopal Dhoot (23% stake) and Virat Kohli (12% stake). Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. FC Goa has a reserve side which
1640-405: Was the first manager of the club. Their marquee players for their first two seasons were French winger Robert Pires and Brazilian defender Lúcio , respectively. The team finished the league stage in the second position in their first season . In the end-of-season play-offs , they lost via a penalty shootout against Atlético de Kolkata in the semi-finals after a goalless draw. The next year ,
1681-431: Was unveiled by All India Football Federation President Praful Patel in the presence of brand ambassador of FC Goa Varun Dhawan , supporter Sonu Nigam and co-owners Venugopal Dhoot , Anirudh Dhoot, Dattaraj V. Salgaocar and Shrinivas V. Dempo. The club is owned by Goan Football Club Pvt. Ltd. which used to consist of Dattaraj Salgaocar (37% stake) and Shrinivas Dempo (37% stake), S. Edifices LLP (15%) which in 2016