ISL 2022-23: Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa Highlights

7:00 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Bengaluru FC vs FC Goa match in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Amanul Akhtar, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

Bengaluru FC will be aiming to continue their winning run of seven games in the ISL 2022-23 against FC Goa. The resurgent Blues have made it to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons, and the confidence levels are high in the camp. FC Goa will also rely on Jamshedpur FC to get a result against Odisha, as the Juggernauts need just one point to become the sixth and final team to qualify. Goa are without a win in their previous three games, and also their form has eluded them at the most crucial of periods.

This game could be a chance for BFC to test their bench strength, if Odisha manage to qualify ahead of FC Goa. Sandesh Jhingan and Javi Hernandez are on three yellows each, and Simon Grayson will take care not to miss such key players ahead of the playoffs. Another big objective for BFC is finishing in the top-four and hosting the eliminator. They are currently fourth, level on points with third-placed ATK Mohun Bagan and also fifth-placed Kerala Blasters.

The Gaurs will be praying for Odisha to lose to an in-form Jamshedpur FC at the Kalinga Stadium, and then will need to bag full points to usurp Odisha and qualify as the sixth-placed team. It is also an opportunity for Carlos Pena to show that he has all the right ingredients at his disposal to carry the FC Goa project forward.