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ISL 2017: FC Goa to play East Bengal, Mohun Bagan in friendlies

The Gaurs, fondly called, won three of its last three outings in Murich and is confident ahead of the start of the season.

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Panjim 31 October, 2017 19:49 IST

The Gaurs will take on Mohun Bagan on November 9, before ending its preparation against Gokulam FC on November 12.   -  SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

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FC Goa — after a successful pre-season in Murcia (Spain) — will take on East Bengal and Mohun Bagan in friendlies in the lead up to the fourth edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) starting in November.

The Gaurs, fondly called, won three of its last three outings in Murich and is confident ahead of the start of the season.

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It will play three more games, the first against Bengal giants East Bengal on November 3. However, the action will be a closed door affair; not open to fans.

The Gaurs will take on Mohun Bagan on November 9, before ending its preparation against Gokulam FC on November 12. All the matches will be played at the Bambolim Football Stadium.

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Among the players, Manuel Lanzarote Bruno scored four goals in the pre-season fixtures. Ferran Corominas and Adrian Colunga scored three times with Manuel Arana scoring once. Midfielder Brandon Fernandes scored his first goal for the club in the last game against FC Cartagena B.

FC Goa will play its opening game against Chennaiyin FC on November 19.

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