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Observer
5 days ago
- Sport
- Observer
Refereeing errors dash Seeb hopes as FC Goa advance
MUSCAT, AUG 13 Seeb rued some refereeing decisions including a penalty rejection as hosts FC Goa won 2-1 in the AFC Champions League playoff in India's Goa on Wednesday. In the 43rd minute, the ball touched the hand of Dejan Drazic inside the box but the Chinese referee denied a penalty after consulting the line referee at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The triumph confirmed FC Goa's progression to the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/2026, while Seeb will continue their continental campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup. Goals from Dejan Drazic (24th minute) and Javier Siverio (52') put the hosts in control before Nasser al Rawahi pulled one back for Seeb on the hour mark. Despite a spirited second-half push, Seeb's hopes were dashed amid what the Omani side felt were a series of questionable officiating calls by the Chinese referee in charge. Seeb, the 2022 AFC Cup champions, began with intent. Within two minutes, Nasser al Rawahi forced FC Goa defender Pol Moreno into an acrobatic clearance, followed by Zahir al Aghbari's blocked attempt inside the box. The Omani side's pressure continued in the 23rd minute when Al Rawahi's timely tackle set up Abdulaziz al Muqbali, whose curling strike was parried away by goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari. Just a minute later, FC Goa broke the deadlock. Borja Herrera's instinctive long pass found Drazic, who eluded Al Rawahi's challenge before chipping the ball into the net. After the break, the hosts doubled their lead in the 52nd minute when Herrera's corner delivery found Siverio, who rose above the Seeb defence to head home. Seeb responded quickly, with Ali al Busaidy cutting the ball back for Nasser al Rawahi to finish from close range in the 60th minute. The goal injected life into the match, but despite late pressure, the visitors couldn't find an equaliser. While the loss means Seeb miss out a historic milestone to become the first Omani club to reach the AFC Champions League Two Group Stage, the club will now turn their focus to making a strong impact in the AFC Challenge League, where they aim to replicate the continental success of their 2022 AFC Cup triumph.
Mint
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
FC Goa wins Kalinga Super Cup title, defeats Jamshedpur FC 3-0
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 4 (ANI): FC Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC with a 3-0 win to clinch the 2025 Super Cup title at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Borja Herrera led the charge with a brilliant brace, while Dejan Drazic added the finishing touch on a night. The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under head coach Manolo Marquez, whose chapter at the club came to an end in the perfect manner. It was Goa's second Super Cup title overall, making them the first club to win the tournament twice. The result also secured their qualification for the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 as they will return to an Asian club competition after four years, an AIFF release read. The match was billed as a battle between FC Goa's attacking firepower and Jamshedpur's unbreached defence, yet by full-time, it was clear which side had stamped its authority. Jamshedpur, known for their compact shape and counter-attacking style, and having not conceded a single goal until the final, simply couldn't cope with Goa's expansive play, it added. While Jamshedpur did show some early promise, Javier Hernandez forcing a sharp save from Hrithik Tiwari in the third minute, the momentum quickly swung in Goa's favour. With Aakash Sangwan and Dejan Drazic tearing down the wings and Carl McHugh and Borja pulling the strings in midfield, Goa dominated both possession and territory, the release stated. The opener arrived in the 23rd minute. Sangwan made a blistering run down the left and unleashed a powerful drive that Albino Gomes could only parry. Borja was first to the rebound -- his first shot was blocked, but he coolly slotted the second into the roof of the net. Jamshedpur's best chance came late in the first half when Lazar Cirkovic's header rattled the crossbar, but their lack of attacking thrust was evident throughout, it added. FC Goa doubled their lead in the 51st minute with a moment of brilliance. Borja, picking the ball up near midfield, surged forward and unleashed a ferocious 25-yard strike that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Gomes helpless. Khalid Jamil's men tried to claw their way back, with Jordan Murray setting up Javier Siverio, but the forward blasted over from close range, AIFF statement said. The third and final goal came in the 71st minute and showcased Goa's poise and precision. McHugh dissected the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, and Drazic latched on, rounded the keeper, and tapped home into an empty net, the release stated. (ANI) First Published: 4 May 2025, 05:01 AM IST
News18
03-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Kalinga Super Cup: FC Goa Clinch Title With Rout Of Jamshedpur FC
Last Updated: Borja Herrera scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club. FC Goa on Saturday became the first team to win the Super Cup title twice with a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the final here as they also booked a slot for the preliminary round in the AFC Champions League Two. Borja Herrera (23rd and 51st minute) scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club, which has India head coach Manolo Marquez at the helm of affairs. FC Goa had earlier won the Super Cup title in 2019, and they will return to continental football after four years. Their only appearance in Asia came in the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage. The victory marked FC Goa's first trophy under Manolo, whose chapter at the club came to a perfect end. The match was billed as a battle between FC Goa's attacking firepower and Jamshedpur's unbreached defence, yet by full-time, it was clear which team had stamped its authority. Jamshedpur, known for their compact shape and counter-attacking style, who had also not conceded a single goal until the final, simply couldn't cope with FC Goa's expansive play. While Jamshedpur did show some early promise with Javier Hernandez forcing a sharp save from Hrithik Tiwari in the third minute, the momentum quickly swung in FC Goa's favour. With Aakash Sangwan and Dejan Drazic tearing down the wings and Carl McHugh and Borja pulling the strings in midfield, FC Goa dominated both possession and territory. The opening goal arrived in the 23rd minute. Sangwan made a blistering run down the left and unleashed a powerful drive that Albino Gomes could only parry. Borja was first to the rebound, his first shot was blocked, but he coolly slotted the second into the roof of the net. Jamshedpur's best chance came late in the first half when Lazar Cirkovic's header rattled the crossbar, but their lack of attacking thrust was evident throughout. FC Goa doubled their lead in the 51st minute in a moment of brilliance. Borja, picking the ball up near midfield, surged forward and unleashed a ferocious 25-yard strike that arrowed into the top corner, leaving Gomes helpless. Khalid Jamil's men from Jamshedpur tried to claw their way back with Jordan Murray setting up Javier Siverio, but the forward blasted over from close range. The third and final goal came in the 71st minute and showcased FC Goa's poise and precision. McHugh dissected the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, and Drazic latched on, rounded the keeper, and tapped home into an empty net. The rains came towards the end of the match, and the mood turned celebratory as FC Goa players danced to cap off a fine performance and embrace their moment in history. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published:
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
FC Goa Crowned Super Cup Champions With 3-0 Win Over Jamshedpur FC In Final
Bhubaneswar: FC Goa on Saturday became the first team to win the Super Cup title twice with a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the final here as they also booked a slot for the preliminary round in the AFC Champions League Two. Borja Herrera (23rd and 51st minute) scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club, which had India head coach Manolo Marquez at the helm of affairs. FC Goa had earlier won the Super Cup title in 2019, and they will return to continental football after an absence of four years. Their only appearance in Asia came in the 2021 AFC Champions League group stage.
Deccan Herald
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Deccan Herald
FC Goa crowned Super Cup champions for second time with 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in final
Borja Herrera (23rd and 51st minute) scored a brace while Dejan Drazic struck the other goal in the 72nd minute to complete a dominant win for the Goan club, which had India head coach Manolo Marquez at the helm of affairs.
