AIFF Super Cup 2025: FC Goa 2 – 0 Jamshedpur FC
Javier Siverio and Dejan Drazic on target as heavy Goan rain sets the stage
Margao, India October 26, 2025: FC Goa battled both the weather and Jamshedpur FC as they clinched a 2–0 victory in their Super Cup Group B opener at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa. Torrential rain poured relentlessly for all 90 minutes, turning the contest into a scrappy, hard-fought encounter and even causing a delay to the start of the second half due to waterlogging during half-time.
Despite the challenging conditions, FC Goa showed better adaptation to the slippery surface. The breakthrough came in the 44th minute when Javier Siverio rose above the defence to head home a well-placed cross, giving Goa a 1–0 lead just before the interval.
The heavy rain intensified during the break.This delayed the restart of the second half, but once play resumed, Goa continued to stay composed despite the soaked turf and difficult footing.
In the 65th minute, Dejan Drazic doubled the advantage for the Gaurs, David Timor went for the header that struck the crossbar, and Dejan Drazic reacted quickly to finish cleverly on the rebound.From there, Goa managed the game intelligently, keeping possession when possible and defending with discipline whenever Jamshedpur attempted to push forward.
The persistent rain throughout the match meant both teams struggled to maintain fluidity in their passing. The ball frequently held up in puddles, tackles were heavy, and transitions were messy. Goa’s 3-5-2 system, however, allowed them to maintain defensive solidity and exploit moments of chaos, while Jamshedpur’s 4-3-3 formation failed to create enough clear chances in the wet conditions.
FC Goa’s win gives them a confident start to their Super Cup campaign, along with a valuable clean sheet and goal difference boost. Jamshedpur FC, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after a frustrating evening impacted heavily by the weather
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