East bengal vs goa

By Vikram Nair / 05.03.2026

Match Overview

East Bengal and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in Match 22 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. This match marked the first-ever goalless draw between the two teams.

Match Statistics

Despite East Bengal’s dominance in terms of shots, taking a total of 20 attempts, they were unable to convert any into goals. Notably, 16 of those shots came from outside the box. In contrast, FC Goa managed only 6 shots, with just 1 from outside the box.

Player Highlights

Miguel Ferreira was named the Player of the Match for his contributions, which helped maintain the stalemate. Mohamad Rashid came close to scoring for East Bengal, hitting the crossbar with a long-range effort.

Defensive Strategies

The second half turned out to be a cagey affair, with chances at a premium as both teams solidified their defence, making it difficult for the attackers to create attempts on goal. In the end, both teams had to settle for a point each.

Current Standings

Following this match, FC Goa sits provisionally third in the league table with 8 points from four matches, while East Bengal is in fourth place with 7 points from the same number of games.

Looking Ahead

As the season progresses, both teams will be looking to improve their offensive strategies to secure more points in upcoming fixtures. Details remain unconfirmed regarding their next matches and potential changes in tactics.