AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Preliminary Stage: FC Goa Puts On Clinical Display To Beat Al Seeb Club By 2-1 At Fatorda Stadium In Goa
The referee blew the final whistle as FC Goa defeated Al-Seeb Club by 2-1 and secured their place in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. The Fatorda stadium erupts in jubilation. Javier Siverio hammered home a towering header, Dejan Drazic lit it up with a magnificent chip, and the Gaurs refused to back down even when the visitors pulled one back to keep the pulses racing.
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The referee blew the final whistle as FC Goa defeated Al-Seeb Club by 2-1 and secured their place in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. The Fatorda stadium erupts in jubilation. Javier Siverio hammered home a towering header, Dejan Drazic lit it up with a magnificent chip, and the Gaurs refused to back down even when the visitors pulled one back to keep the pulses racing.
Al-Seeb pulls one back. Sangwan makes a costly marking error that lets Alrawahi get away with it. Alrawahi stretches to toe-poke a precise cross from Albusaidi past the goalie and into the net. The anxiety in the spectators is evident as the visitors return to the competition.
It's a corner. Goa plays it short, and Siverio jumps high enough to beat the Al Seeb keeper. Goa makes it 2-0.
The second half gets underway at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Tensions flare as the first half nears its end as Drazic seems to have handled the ball. But the consultation with the linesman has resulted in a free-kick for Goa, making Al-Seeb coach furious. 3 minutes of added time announced.
Al-Seeb on the attack now but FC Goa once again tighten their defence as the first half nears the end.
FC Goa seem to have more spring in their steps now and a second goal looks imminent.
The 24th minute sees a goal for FC Goa as Dejan Drazic plays a deft shot to put the ball inside the net.
Guarrotxena gets agonizingly close to put FC Goa 1-0 up but Al-Seeb’s keeper Alrawahi makes an outstanding save.
FC Goa are also finding their footing and look dangerous.
Al-Seeb getting in the penalty area consistently but FC Goa's defence has been on point.
The match gets underway at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Here's the playing XI of FC Goa.
The FC Goa vs Al Seeb AFC Champions League Two preliminary stage match will be streamed live on Khel Now TV YouTube channel.
Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa is gearing up for a crucial clash against Oman’s Al Seeb Club in the preliminary round of the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26. The one-off knockout match will determine which team progresses to the tournament’s group stage. The FC Goa vs Al Seeb AFC Champions League Two preliminary stage match will take place on Wednesday, August 13, at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
FC Goa booked their place in this year’s preliminary stage by winning the Super Cup last season, marking their second triumph in the domestic tournament’s history.
This marks FC Goa’s return to continental competition for the first time since their historic 2021 campaign, where they became the first Indian club to compete in the AFC Champions League group stage. Despite a spirited effort, the Gaurs finished third in Group E that season, collecting three points from six matches and failing to advance.
Al Seeb Club, are one of Oman’s top football sides and come into the match with a strong pedigree. The reigning Oman Professional League champions have won the domestic title four times in the last six years. Al Seeb also etched their name in history in 2022 by winning the AFC Cup, now rebranded as the AFC Champions League Two becoming the first and only Omani club to do so.
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