Zawraa stadium

AFC Champions League Two Group: FC Goa return to continental duty with a high-stakes trip to Baghdad, where they face Al Zawraa SC in a crucial AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture. The match at the Al-Zawraa Stadium, carries significant weight for both sides.

With four matches played, Goa enter this contest knowing their chances of progressing are slim but still alive and winning both of their remaining games is the only way to stay in the race. Al Zawraa, too, find themselves in a must-win situation, setting the stage for a tense, competitive night in West Asia.

While Goa haven’t had as many competitive minutes recently as their opponents, the team has trained with purpose and kept their preparation consistent. Their sharp performances in the Super Cup before the break, including wins over Jamshedpur FC and Inter Kashi, showed what the squad is capable of when they hit their stride.