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FC Goa loses 2-1 to Istiklol amid ISL protest
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FC Goa suffered a 2-1 defeat to FC Istiklol in their final AFC Champions League Two group match, ending the campaign without a win. The Gaurs staged a silent protest at kick-off to highlight uncertainties in the Indian Super League. Despite an early lead, defensive errors led to their downfall at Fatorda Stadium.
FC Goa will host Tajikistan's FC Istiklol at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda for their last Group D fixture in the AFC Champions League Two on Tuesday. With qualification out of reach, the Gaurs aim to secure their first points and end the campaign on a high note. The match carries emotional weight, drawing on past continental heroics at home.