FC Goa secured a spot in the semi-finals of the Bhausaheb Bandodkar Memorial Trophy 2024 after defeating Dempo SC 2-1 in their final group stage match, marking a perfect record in the group. Armando Sadiku opened the scoring for Goa in the 16th minute, but Dempo equalized through Shubham Rawat in the 58th minute before Ayush Chhetri restored Goa's lead shortly after. Meanwhile, Brisbane Roar also advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Sporting Clube de Goa, finishing second in Group A. In a previous match, FC Goa achieved a historic 1-0 win against Brisbane Roar, becoming the first Indian Super League club to defeat an A-League team. The match was marked by a red card for Brisbane's Benjamin Halloran, which shifted the momentum in Goa's favor. Coach Manolo Marquez expressed concerns over player performance despite the victories, emphasizing the need for improvement ahead of the Indian Super League season.