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Goa's Last Stand: AFC Champions League Two Finale
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- FC Goa aims to end AFC Champions League Two campaign with a win.
- Istiklol has a slim chance to advance with a high-scoring victory.
- FC Goa lost the reverse fixture 2-0 against Istiklol.
FC Goa is set to host FC Istiklol at Fatorda Stadium in Goa for a vital AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture. This match presents FC Goa with an opportunity to secure a victory and conclude their continental campaign on a positive note, especially amidst ongoing concerns for Indian football.
Despite a strong performance in the AIFF Super Cup, FC Goa has struggled in the AFC Champions League Two, suffering five consecutive defeats placing them at the bottom of their group. They will be looking to draw energy from their home crowd to achieve a much-needed win.
FC Istiklol, meanwhile, has shown some competitiveness with two wins in their last five matches. They previously defeated FC Goa 2-0 in the reverse fixture. Istiklol retains a slim, mathematical possibility of advancing, contingent on a high-margin victory and other results going their way.
