FC Goa began their AFC Champions League Two campaign at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday against Al Zawraa SC of Iraq. FC Goa were missing their star defender, Sandesh Jhingan, who suffered an injury on international duty against Iran. As a result, Nim Dorjee started alongside Spanish centre back Pol Moreno. When in possession, FC Goa looked like a secure 4-2-3-1, with Timor anchoring the double pivot.