AFC Challenge League 2026-27: Updated points table, top goal scorers after Fortis FC vs FC Goa
FC Goa win their first ever AFC Challenge League match.
On 20th October 2026, FC Goa won their first game ever in the AFC Challenge League by defeating Fortis FC 1-2 at the Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait.
The Gaurs gained a lead in the 6th minute after Jorge Ortiz scored a header from a cross sent in by Udanta Singh. After their early lead, FC Goa made the decision to slow down the game as much as possible, and allow themselves to defend any Fortis FC attacks.
The match remained closely contested, as both teams had a couple of chances that should have led to a goal. In the second half, after relentlessly attacking FC Goa for 30 minutes, Fortis FC got a counter attack in the 78th minute of the game. Rafayel Tudu struck the ball near the Goa goal, which neutralized the score 1-1.
It was only once the match was equalized, that FC Goa started to attack with high tempo and intensity. In the 85th minute of the game, Chiki scored to give the Gaurs their lead back. Fortis FC tried their best but could not get another equalizer in the game.
In the 6th minute of added time, Fortis’ Essa Jallow was sent off for a foul on Udanta Singh, as the match then ended 1-2 in the favour of FC Goa.
A brief look at the AFC Challenge League Group C table
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Following their victory, FC Goa are now tied on points with Regar-TadAZ, who currently sit 2nd and Qadsia SC, who are first on the table.
Fortis FC are bottom of the group, as this is their second loss in their 2026-27 AFC Challenge League campaign.
This is what the Group C points table looks like after FC Goa defeated Fortis FC 1-2 on 20th October 2026.
| Postition | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qadsia SC (KUW) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | FC Goa (IND) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Fortis FC (BAN) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Qadsia SC will face Regar-TadAZ later today, which can shake up the points table, if one team wins by a huge margin.
FC Goa will next face Qadsia, while Fortis FC will play against FC Regar-TadAZ. Both matches will be played on 23rd October, to decide which team qualifies for the knock-out rounds of the 2026-27 AFC Challenge League.
Top goalscorers after Fortis FC vs FC Goa
- Chiki (FC Goa) – 2 Goals
- Faridun Davlatov (Al Ansar FC) – 2 Goals
- Elhadji Malick Tall (FC Goa) – 2 Goals
- Abdalla Ahmed Abdelfattah Metawea (Qadsia SC) – 1 Goal
- Assan Sas Badjie (Manila Digger FC) – 1 Goal
- Aşyr Jumadurdyýew (Ahal FC) – 1 Goal
What position are FC Goa after their match against Fortis FC?
FC Goa remain to be in the 3rd position, but now with 3 points to their name and a 0 goal difference.
Who are the top scorers in the 2026-27 AFC Challenge League after Fortis FC vs FC Goa?
Faridun Davlatov of Regar-TadAZ, Elhadji Malick Tall of Al-Ansar SC & Chiki of FC Goa are all tied first in the 2026-27 AFC Challenge League Golden Boot race, with 2 goals each.
When is FC Goa’s next match in the AFC Challenge League?
FC Goa will play the last AFC Challenge League Group C match against Qadsia SC on 23rd October at the Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium in Kuwait. The match will begin at 11 PM IST.
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