NORTHEAST SEEK MAIDEN WIN AGAINST FC GOA

04 Oct 2016

ISL Media Team

NorthEast United FC host FC Goa in what will be their second match of the season in the 2016 Hero Indian Super League, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. The Highlanders will be looking to kick on after their win against Kerala Blasters FC in their season opener. Tuesday’s encounter will be NorthEast’s second home game in four days and head coach Nelo Vingada will be looking to make it a maximum of six points out of six with another win in front of their passionate home support. FC Goa, on the other hand, will be taking the field for the first time this season as they look to do away with the memories of their final heartbreak against Chennaiyin FC in Hero ISL 2015. A semis berth under head coach Zico will once again be the minimum target for the Gaurs this season.

Head-to-head: NorthEast United FC have never beaten FC Goa in their four meetings thus far. FC Goa registered a 3-0 win against the Highlanders in Hero ISL 2014 and a 3-1 victory against them in Hero ISL 2015. The other two games between the sides ended in 1-1 draws.