Super Cup | We want to forget ISL final loss by winning the trophy, says Carlos Pena

ByPress Release, SportsCafe Editor

03/29/2019

Carlos Pena has stated that the Gaurs want to leave behind the loss in the ISL final against Bengaluru FC and win the Super Cup which will begin from today in Bhubaneswar. FC Goa will take on the young Indian Arrows side in their first game of the tournament at Kalinga Stadium tomorrow.

It’s amazing how different the beginning and the end of a day can be. The 17th of March saw the Gaurs wake up with a new sense of belief and optimism with the final of the ISL knocking on the doors.

That evening the Mumbai Football Arena being painted Orange as FC Goa fans from around the country made the stadium their second home. The joyous chants filled the air - in expectation of the delights that were to come.

By the time the referee blew the whistle at the end of 120 minutes of action. The joyous raptures had turned into murmurings and sighs of disappointment. It was again a case of ‘so close and yet so far’ for FC Goa.

The pain was felt by all and none more than the players who gave their all on the pitch.

Carlos Peña has been pivotal to Goa’s success this season and he feels that the Super Cup gives the Gaurs an opportunity to end the season on a high.

“The days following the final were tough. We were very excited heading into the game, but I think with the passage of time we will value what we achieved,” stated the veteran defender ahead of the Super Cup. Now we want to turn a page and put in a good performance in the Super Cup.”

“This competition is very important for the club, for our fans, and of course for us. We want to forget our loss in ISL Final by winning this trophy.

“We want to show everybody that we are a side capable of not only playing good football but also winning a trophy.”

The Spaniard further added that ‘trust’ in the team, their individual abilities and mostly on their philosophy to get the Gaurs their coveted first trophy.

FC Goa will take the field at the Round of 16 stage against the Indian Arrows on 30th March for their first game of the tournament.