| Indian Super League |
MATCH INFO
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MATCH :
| FC Goa
V/s Hyderabad
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COMPETITION : | Round 15
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| DATE: | 08-01-2025
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TIME:
| 7:30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM:
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| FC Goa | Lineup |
Possible XI: Hritik Tiwari (GK); Akash Sangwan, Sandesh Jhingan, Nim Dorjee, Boris Singh, Ayush Chhetri, Sahil Tavora, Dejan Drazic, Iker Guarrotxena, Mohammed Yasir; Armando Sadiku |
| Hyderabad | Lineup |
Possible XI: Arshdeep Singh (GK); Parag Shrivas, Stefan Sapic, Alex Saji, Muhammed Rafi, Andrei Alba, Isaac Vanmalsawma, Ramhlunchhunga, Abijith PA, Abdul Rabeeh, Allan Paulista |
Preview: FC Goa Vs
Hyderabad
FC Goa: FC Goa enter this fixture riding a wave of momentum. Their recent victories over Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and a draw against Bengaluru FC have propelled them to the top three of the ISL table.
The Gaurs have been a formidable force this season, showcasing a potent blend of attacking flair and defensive solidity. Their attacking prowess, spearheaded by a talented roster, has proven difficult for opponents to contain.
Given their recent form and strong track record against Hyderabad FC, FC Goa will be confident of securing another positive result. They will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum and further solidify their position in the league standings.
Hyderabad: A key area of concern for Hyderabad FC has been their attacking inefficiency. The team has often struggled to create clear-cut scoring opportunities and have also been wasteful in front of the goal. Improving their attacking flair, maintaining the momentum and clinical finishing will be crucial for them to climb the table.
Furthermore, defensive solidity has been a major concern. Individual errors and a lack of cohesion in the backline have cost them in the previous fixture against Mohun Bagan. Strengthening their defensive structure and improving communication between defenders are vital to prevent conceding goals.
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About Indian Super League:
History
The Indian Super League (ISL) is the highest level of the men's Indian football league system. Administered by the AIFF and its commercial partner FSDL, the league is currently contested by 13 clubs.
The season runs from September to March and includes a 24-round regular season followed by playoffs involving the top six teams, culminating with the ISL Final to determine the ISL Cup winners. At the end of the regular season, the team with the most points is declared the ISL champions and presented with the League Winners' Shield. Until 2021–22 season, the ISL Cup winners were designated as champions but later from 2022–23 season, the champions design was given to table toppers instead of playoff champions.
Currently, the league only follows promotion in the promotion and registration processes. ISL clubs qualify for the Asian continental club competitions; League Shield winners qualify directly for the next season's AFC Champions League Two group stage.
The competition was founded on 21 October 2013 to grow the sport of football in India and increase its exposure in the country. Play began in October 2014 with eight teams. During its first three seasons, the competition operated without official recognition from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing body for the sport in Asia. It was structured along the same lines as the Indian Premier League, the country's premier Twenty20 franchise-based cricket competition. Each season lasted just three months, from October to December, and matches were held daily. However, before the 2017-18 season, the league expanded to ten teams, expanded its schedule to six months, and earned recognition from the AFC. Two of India's most historic clubs - Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, also joined the ISL. With ATK disbanding, the 2020–21 season had 11 clubs competing.
The ISL attained the sole top-tier league status from the 2022–23 season with the I-League demoted to the second tier. The 2023–24 season saw a promoted team from the I-League participating in the ISL for the first time ever. Punjab FC, as the 2022–23 I-League champions, became the 12th team in the league. The following year, Mohammedan SC joined the league as the 13th club as champions of the I-League.
Since the league's inaugural season, six clubs have won the ISL Cup title: ATK (3), Chennaiyin (2), Mumbai City (2), Bengaluru (1), Hyderabad (1) and Mohun Bagan (1).
Since the introduction of the League Winners' Shield in the 2019–20 season, Mumbai City has won it twice, while FC Goa, Jamshedpur FC and Mohun Bagan have won it one time each.
