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ISL: FC Goa, Pune City faceoff in search of first win of season
Both teams are looking to bounce back after losing their opening ties.
Coming into the match after a loss in their opener against NorthEast United FC, FC Goa will look to win their first home match when they take on FC Pune City in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Margao on Saturday.
Both teams are looking to bounce back after losing their opening ties. FC Pune City lost 1-0 to Mumbai City FC while FC Goa lost to NorthEast United 2-0 and will be keen to prove themselves with a win, especially Goa playinh at home.
FC Goa goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani, who gifted the first goal against NorthEast United will look to make amends for his blunder under the bar. The Gaurs will continue to miss Robin Singh, Gregory Arnolin, Luiano Sabrosa and Denzil Franco even as coach Zico is likely to field an aggressive line-up.
Lucio and Raju Gaekwad will continue to play in the central defence while Romeo Fernandes and Mandar Rao Desai will play on the flanks to give more stability to the attack. Jofre will play the role of playmaker and will play behind the two-man attack of Rafael Coelho and Reinaldo, who was the leading scorer for his team last season.
Jonathan Lucas, who played last year for FC Goa, will be playing against his former club alongside Leny Rodrigues and Bruno Arias to form a strong midfield.
FC Pune City will continue to miss the services of coach Antonio Habas in the dug out as he serves a four-match suspension. In the upfront they will look upon Jesus Tato and Gustavo Obermans to score after both missed couple of clear scoring chances.
