Mumbai City FC Secures a 3-2 Win over FC Goa in ISL Semi-Final

Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky. (Picture: ISL)

Asif Iqbal | April 25, 2024 | 09:26 AM IST | Sports | Follow on Google News

Mumbai City FC Secures a 3-2 Win over FC Goa in ISL Semi-Final

Mumbai City FC Secures a 3-2 Win over FC Goa in ISL Semi-Final

After a thrilling 3-2 victory against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-final, Mumbai City FC’s head coach, Petr Kratky, highlighted the team’s strong defence during Wednesday’s match.

Key Moments:

• FC Goa’s Boris Singh Thangjam and Brandon Fernandes netted goals in the 16th and 56th minutes.
• Mumbai City FC made a dramatic comeback with goals from Lallianzuala Chhangte (2) and Vikram Pratap Singh.

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Kratky acknowledged the quality of both teams. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong defence in the upcoming second leg to avoid conceding goals.

Kratky’s Comments:

• Disagreed with the notion that FC Goa dominated the entire 90 minutes.
• Praised FC Goa as a quality team and acknowledged the game’s equal phases.
• Highlighted the importance of their one-goal lead and the need to avoid conceding in the second leg.

Kratky also expressed his surprise at the high-scoring nature of the game, describing it as a fantastic watch. He initially expected a lower-scoring match but appreciated the exciting game that unfolded.

Upcoming Match:
The second leg of the semi-final between Mumbai City FC and FC Goa is set to take place on Monday at the Mumbai Football Arena.

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