FC Goa Coach Manolo Marquez Reacts to 2-1 Loss Against Jamshedpur FC
Margao (Goa) [India], September 18: FC Goa’s head coach Manolo Marquez expressed his frustration following their 2-1 loss to Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Tuesday.
Match Overview
The Gaurs started the match with great intensity, mounting numerous attacks down both wings and firing several shots on goal within the first ten minutes. However, their offensive momentum diminished as the game went on. Nonetheless, FC Goa took a 1-0 lead into halftime thanks to Armando Sadiku’s stoppage-time goal.
Second Half Turnaround
In the second half, Jamshedpur FC made effective attacking substitutions that began to challenge FC Goa’s defense. Javier Siverio equalized for the visitors from the penalty spot, and Jordan Murray sealed the victory with a curling shot from the edge of the box in the 93rd minute.
Coach’s Reaction
Reflecting on his team’s performance, Marquez pointed out the areas where they fell short. “Except for the first 20 minutes, even when we scored, the wrong (problem) was (there) throughout the game,” Marquez stated in the post-match press conference. “We cannot allow one performance like the one we had today, especially from the foreigners. The foreigners were walking on the pitch throughout the game. The Indian players need them, and if the foreigners are walking on the pitch and playing their own game, we will have problems,” he opined.
Looking Forward
Despite the defeat, Marquez remained hopeful about their prospects and is looking forward to their next match against Mohammedan SC on Saturday. “We spent all pre-season trying to play good football, but when we arrived in the league, some players… For instance, if I have to mention one player who performed well today, it was Brison (Fernandes),” he said. “But speaking well about someone is difficult because we performed very, very badly. I think that it’s okay. Maybe you don’t believe me, but when it was 1-1, I mentioned on the bench ‘If we lose the game it will be positive for us,'” he added. “Even when we won with Hyderabad FC, we lost the first game against Chennaiyin FC, and the team responded very well. Let’s see the character of the team now. If we lack character, we won’t react, but I feel that we will react after today’s defeat,” Marquez commented.
Doubts Revealed
FC Goa -: FC Goa is a football (soccer) team that plays in the Indian Super League, which is a professional football league in India.
Manolo Marquez -: Manolo Marquez is the head coach of FC Goa. A coach is like a teacher for the football team, helping players improve and plan their games.
Jamshedpur FC -: Jamshedpur FC is another football team in the Indian Super League. They played against FC Goa and won the match.
Indian Super League -: The Indian Super League (ISL) is a professional football league in India where different teams from various cities compete against each other.
penalty -: A penalty in football is a special kick given to a team when the other team breaks certain rules. It gives a good chance to score a goal.
foreign players -: Foreign players are football players who come from other countries to play in the Indian Super League.
Mohammedan SC -: Mohammedan SC is another football team in India. FC Goa will play their next match against this team.
