ATK BECKON AS FC GOA UNDER PRESSURE TO REGISTER THEIR FIRST WIN

16 Oct 2016

ISL Media Team

FC Goa will look to move on from their poor start to the season in the 2016 Hero Indian Super League when they play hosts Atlético de Kolkata at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium on Sunday evening. The Gaurs, who made it to the final last year, have lost their all three matches previously and are under tremendous pressure to open their account. ATK, on the other hand, have started their new campaign positively having registered one win and two draws and go into Sunday’s match as favourites on account of their familiarity with their new home. However, it will be the first time that the Gaurs will face ATK at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium and that factor may play a crucial role tomorrow.

Head-to-head: Both teams have played each other six times, with ATK winning two matches (home 4-0 win in 2015 and away 2-1 win in 2014) and the rest ending in a draw. ATK have a clear advantage over their opponents, whom they also beat 4-2 on penalties in the semifinal of the 2014 Hero ISL before beating Kerala Blasters FC to lift the trophy.