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FC Goa lose 0-3, AFC CL2 playoff not streamed in India
FC Goa were knocked out of the AFC Champions League Two preliminary round on Wednesday after a 0-3 defeat to Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag in Ashgabat. All three goals came in the second…
The Story in Brief
FC Goa were knocked out of the AFC Champions League Two preliminary round on Wednesday after a 0-3 defeat to Turkmenistan's FK Arkadag in Ashgabat. All three goals came in the second half, with Didar Durdyyew, Rahman Myratberdiýew and Arzuwguly Sapargulyyew scoring for the hosts. The result sends Goa into the third-tier AFC Challenge League.
Indian fans could not watch the match live. Sportstar reports that broadcast rights for preliminary rounds are held by the home club, and FK Arkadag did not make the game available to Indian broadcasters or streaming platforms. In contrast, East Bengal's playoff against Al Arabi was streamed on FanCode.
The Indian Opinion
The lack of a broadcast for a crucial continental match is frustrating, but the rules are clear: the home club controls rights. The real narrative to question is whether Indian clubs are doing enough to negotiate for streaming access in advance. With FC Goa now dropping to the third tier, the bigger test is how seriously the club and the league value Asian exposure when the cameras are off.
Sources (2): sportstar.thehindu.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
