FC Goa have won the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy for the second season in a row, defeating Odisha FC 6-4 on penalties. The two teams could not be separated over 90 minutes, with the two teams tied 3-3.
Laxmikant Kattimani stepped up to secure the title for his side, after what was nothing short of a breathless final. And now, Goa will surely be heading into the ISL season with much more momentum.
FC Goa win Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024
FC Goa claimed their second Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy with a thrilling 6-4 penalty shootout victory over Odisha FC at PJN Stadium, Fatorda on Friday evening.
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The Gaurs fought back to lead 2-1 at half time with goals from Armando Sadiku and Dejan Drazic cancelling out Hugo Boumous’ opener. Two penalties on either side of Rahim Ali’s goal for Odisha FC for either side dictated the final.
Sadiku scored a late penalty to ensure that the game would be decided via a shootout. Kattimani saved the efforts of Carlos Delgado and Ahmed Jahouh while Hugo Boumous missed his attempt entirely.
The Juggernauts will no doubt be disappointed at their performance in the shootout, but have plenty to be proud of after making it to the final. It will be interesting to see how they turn things around in the two weeks leading up to the start of the league.
