FC GOA coach Juan Ferrando heavily criticized for unsporting reaction

FC GOA vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC got heated up, with two coaches got involved to a fairly disgraceful spat

                                                                                                      

HIGHLIGHTS

•       Match 12 in ISL between FC GOA vs NORTHEAST UNITED FC ended up as a 1-1 stalemate.

•        FC GOA coach Juan Ferrando and opposing coach Gerard Nus got into heated action-reactions more than once.

•        In the last quarter of the game, FC GOA mid-fielder Albarto Noguera pushed Nus to the ground, leading to a disrespectful amusement reaction from GOA coach.

 

 

  Here in the match on Monday, FC GOA failed to end their winless run in 2020-’21 season, while thought to be underdog team NORTHEAST UNITED FC continued their unbeaten run to keep hold to their 2^nd  position in the league table, after the match ended 1-1. Idiassa Sylla gave Northeast lead from spot kick while Goa equalized through a Igor Angulo goal from a fine assist by Brendon Fernandez. Though what caught everyone’s attention is a unsporting spat during the match.

 

The stage was set when Nus was trying to complete the substitution of Appiah and lost his calm as Goa coach was arguing with the fourth official and afterwards he had a go towards his opponent coach. Staffs from both corners were needed to get involved to separate them. Referee took both their name to booking.

Well, few minutes later, the incident took a really unexpected turn when Goa mid-fielder Alberto Noguera pushed Northeast United coach to ground while receiving the ball from the ball boy before taking a throw in. this is when Ferrando took everyone by surprise as he cheered and applauded the gesture from his team’s player.

 

QUICK FACTS:

·     NORTHEAST UNITED FC coach Gerard Nus is the youngest coach in ISL, being only 35 years old.
·           Both of the coaches are from Spanish origin, Ferrando also being very young, 39 years of age.
·           Gerard Nus has a great coaching history: Managed LIVERPOOL F.C. Youth team for 3 years, was Conditioning Coach for LIVERPOOL F.C. in those same years (2007-2010). Also serving for teams like Ghana National Team, Rayo Valecano, Elche before making his way to ISL.
 

 

In interview, though, Ferrando refused to talk about the incident. “I prefer to not talk about it and talk about it face to face.” he said. Just a moment, Nus has something to say about it, “Basically, he was interested in joining NEUFC. He was at our bench. Ask him.” he pointed out that it was Ferrando who went on to their technical area.

All the commentators were taken aback by the incident, as they kept on criticizing for quite some times. Numerous posts also started to pop us on social media against the incident.

Well, FC Goa, currently placed at 7^th position in 11 team tournament, that even playing more matches than some teams placed further bottom, has many more things to think about except this unwanted and unexpected chaos.

 

 

 

Tags: ISL, Indian Super League, FC Goa, Northeast United FC, Juan Ferrando, Gerard Nus, Idriassa Sylla, Igor Angulo, Alberto Noguera, Appiah, Brendon Fernandez, Liverpool F.C. , Football Coach, Ghana National Football Team, Rayo Valecano, Elche, Spanish Coach, Unsporting

 

An Article By: Arpan Purkait