Mumbai City FC qualified for the ISL 2023-24 (Indian Super League) final and will faceย Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 4th May. Jorge Diaz and Lallianzuala Chhangte scored in the second legย as Petr Kratky's side beat the Gaurs 5-2 on aggregate at the Mumbai Football Arena. The Gaurs couldn't do anything, and it became quite easy for Mumbai City FC to clinch the victory.ย
A highlight of the game
FC Goa tried to shock the Islanders by scoring first but the home side didn't allow them to do so. Noah Sadaoui had a terrible game and also saw a yellow in the first half. The Islanders almost extended their lead when Tiri tried a header and the ball came off the post. It was a golden opportunity but Tiri would consider himself unlucky. The Gaurs didn't even test the goalkeeper for once in the first half.
Mumbai had the game under control and as the game progressed, the Goa players looked desperate. Chhangte got a huge opportunity to extend the lead in the 60th minute. He beat his marker and sent in a left-footed curler which flew inches over the net. He caught Dheeraj off guard and it could have been a sensational goal.
The Islanders didn't have to wait long. Van Nieff took a corner in the 69th minute and Bheke tried a header on goal. Goa blocked it but Jorge Peryra Diaz rattled the net on the rebound and extended Mumbai's lead. The killer blow arrived in the 83rd minute following a mistake from Goa. They lost the ball in the midfield and Mumbai started an attack on the counter. Vikram drove in a low cross from the left for Chhangte and the latter kept his composure to beat Dheeraj, extending the lead for the Islanders.
It was enough to see off the Gaurs. Despite keeping the possession in the second half, the visitors didn't create any threat in the opposition price and ultimately paid the price.
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Apr 29, 2024 22:04 IST
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Apr 29, 2024 21:32 ISTFull Time | Mumbai City FC beats FC Goa to reach the Final of the ISL 2023-24 | MCFC 2-0 FCG (5-2 on aggregate)
The referee blows the full-time whistle and that's it. Mumbai beats Goa to set up a rematch of the Shield clash, against Mohun Bagan SG at the Salt Lake Stadium on May 4. Jorge and Chhangte's second-half goals were enough for Petr Kratky's side to beat the Gaurs in the ISL 2023-24 semi-final.
FT: MCFC 2โฃ-0โฃ FCG
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
๐๐’๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ #๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐! ๐ฅ๐คฉ#MCFCFCG #AamchiCity ๐ต pic.twitter.com/bGsxCrXV29 -
Apr 29, 2024 21:27 IST90+3' | MCFC 2-0 FCG (5-2 on aggregate)
Goa are unable to create anything. Mumbai are cruising toward the Final.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:19 ISTFC Goa on the verge of loosing the match and the final spot | 88'
Goa have to do the same as Mumbai did against them in the first leg but they are looking devastated at the moment.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:16 ISTMumbai seals their spot in the Final | Chhangte extends the lead | 83'
Goa loses the ball in the midfield and Mumbai starts an attack on the counter. Vikram drives in a low cross from the left for Chhangte and the latter keeps his composure to beat Dheeraj, extending the lead for the Islanders.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:12 IST2 changes for the Gaurs | 79'
Paolo Retre and Brison Fernandes come in for Noah Sadaoui and Brandon Fernandes.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:09 ISTFree Kick to Goa | 77'
The Gaurs try to start an attack. Borja fires into the final third but Votjus brings him down and it's a free kick to Goa at the edge of the box.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:05 ISTAnother chance wasted by the Islanders | 74'
Vikram receives a pass from Diaz and tries a shot. However, Van Nieff’s touch gets the ball out for a corner kick. Chhangte takes it but no outcome.
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Apr 29, 2024 21:00 ISTGoal!!! | Jorge Diaz scores for the Islanders | 69'
Van Nieff takes a corner and Bheke tries a header on goal. Goa blocks it but Diaz rattles the net on the rebound and extends Mumbai's lead.
๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ!! ๐คฉ
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
Our Argentine marksman slots in from close range to break the deadlock ๐ช
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Apr 29, 2024 20:53 ISTOh what a ball! | 60'
Chhange gets the ball and beats his marker. He then sends in a left-footed curler which flies inches over the net.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:44 ISTWhat a huge miss! | 52'
Van Nieff sets up Mehtab with a long ball from the left but the latter's header goes off-target.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:37 ISTThe second half begins
The second half of the second semi-final's second leg begins in Mumbai. FC Goa had a poor first half and they will try to change that.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:21 ISTHalf-time | MCFC 0-0 FCG (3-2 on aggregate)
The referee blows the whistle and it's the end of the first half. The Islanders hit the woodwork twice in the first half. The Gaurs couldn't create anything and they would like to change that when the second half begins.
HT: MCFC 0โฃ-0โฃ FCG
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
We're level at the break.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:17 ISTOffside | 44'
Jay Gupta tries to set up Sadaoui with a long ball, who tries to run behind Rahul Bheke but falls in the off-side trap.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:13 ISTDouble Yellow Card | 38'
Noah Sadaoui of FC Goa and Yoell Van Nieff of Mumbai City see cards. Whichever side reaches the final, one of them will miss it.
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Apr 29, 2024 20:08 ISTThe Islanders hit the woodwork once again | 35'
Diaz beats Apuia to get the ball and sets up Chhangte on the right. Chhangte's shot beats Dheeraj and comes off the bar again. This is the second time MCFC have hit the woodwork in this match.
All square so far! Let's keep pushing for the opener, boys ๐
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
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Apr 29, 2024 20:01 ISTFoul | 28'
FC Goa tries to get the possession back in the midfield and McHugh goes on a battle with Van Nieff. However, he ends up conceding a foul.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:56 ISTWhat a chance! | 22'
The Islanders take the free-kick and Tiri tries a header but the ball comes off the post.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:51 ISTUdanta fails to receive the ball | 19'
Udanta gets a cross from the left but Mumbai clears the ball.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:44 ISTGood defending from the Gaurs | 12'
A free-kick outside the penalty box for the Islanders. Krouma tries to set up someone in the centre but the Gaurs clear the ball away.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:40 ISTGood defending from Mumbai | 7'
Gupta makes a run along the left and tries to create an attack but Mumbai tracks back to stop him from creating anything.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:37 ISTBrandon's shot is blocked | 5'
Brandon gets the ball in front of the box and tries a shot on goal, but his attempt is blocked. Udanta sends in a cross, but no one is there to receive the ball.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:36 ISTEarly attack from the Gaurs | 2'
The Gaurs start an early attack. Noah Sadaoui fires through the left flank but Bheke but Bheke clears the ball for a corner.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:32 ISTFirst half begins
The referee blows the whistle and the second leg of the second semi-final begins in Mumbai. The Islanders are leading by 3-2 on aggregate.
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Apr 29, 2024 19:26 ISTThe second leg of the second semi-final begins soon
All revved up ahead of kickoff ๐
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
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Apr 29, 2024 19:19 ISTAre you ready?
Arrived and ready for the semi-final at the Arena ๐ช#MCFCFCG #ISL10 #AamchiCity ๐ต pic.twitter.com/NE5g1jb2uV
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Apr 29, 2024 19:19 ISTA beautiful welcome
Welcoming #TheIslanders ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ for the big occasion tonight ๐ฉต๐ฅ#MCFCFCG #ISL10 #AamchiCity ๐ต pic.twitter.com/N1dmNzfNZj
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Apr 29, 2024 18:37 ISTHere is the Starting XI of the Gaurs
Here’s how we line up at the Mumbai Football Arena for tonight’s semi-final against the Islanders ๐ช๐ป๐ฅ
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) April 29, 2024
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Apr 29, 2024 18:35 ISTHere is the Starting XI of the Islanders
๐จ ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 29, 2024
Here’s how #TheIslanders line up against the Gaurs in our #ISL semi-final ๐ช
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Apr 29, 2024 18:21 ISTEarly team news
Mohammad Yasir will be unavailable for the selection of this match as he sustained an injury in the first leg of the semi-final.
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Apr 29, 2024 18:16 ISTUndefeated Mumbai vs Goa
Mumbai City FC have not been defeated in their last 11 matches against FC Goa. They have won sxi times while drawn the match five times against the Gaurs.
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Apr 29, 2024 16:32 ISTGoa's diamond, Brandon
Bradon has been one of the best Indian midfielders in this season's Indian Super League. Then visionary attacking midfielder from FC Goa now is the second-best-rated FC Goan player in the tournament just behind Noah Sadaoui.
This season Brandon has scored 3 goals, assisted 4 times and created six big chances for the Guars. Moreover, his 79% accurate passes have been one of the main reasons for Goa's success in the tournament so far.
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Apr 29, 2024 16:24 ISTImpressive Mizo-Flash
Lalianzuala Chhangte without a doubt has been the best Indian player in the ISL 2023-24. After winning the best player of the league last season, Chhangte started slowly and then stepped up when the team needed the most.
In this season, the Mizo-Flash has scored nine times and assisted six times. Moreover, he has created 38 chances so far for the Islanders while having a 47.83 dribbling success rate.
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Apr 29, 2024 16:14 ISTMumbai City FC vs FC Goa Head-to-head stats
Matches Mumbai City FC won FC Goa won Drawn 25 `11 7 7 -
Apr 29, 2024 16:11 IST"The last game does not matter:" Petr
Despite having a 3-2 lead over the Gaurs and having a home advantage in the second leg, Mumbai City head coach Petr Kratky has cautioned his team.
"We know it will be a difficult game. FC Goa is a quality team, we know that. We have to respect that, but for me what happened the last game doesn't matter. For me it's who wins this game goes through, so that's the main message for the boys. It's like starting 0-0 and we have to go for a win." Petr said in the press conference.
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Apr 29, 2024 16:06 IST"We have to fight:" Manolo
After the disappointing end to the first leg, FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez feels the players need to step up and show a bit of character on the field.
“We will be very confident when we arrive on Monday. There is a second leg and we have to fight and try to qualify because we know that we can do it, but we know that the opponent is a strong opponent,” Manolo said in the press conference.
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Apr 29, 2024 16:00 ISTWhat happened in the first leg?
In the first leg between these two clubs Lalianzuala Chhangte and Vikram Pratap Singh turned things around for Mumbai in the added times to hand the Gaurs a heartbreak. Mumbai eventually won the match by 3-2 to cancel out two early goals by Boris Singh and Brandon Fernandes.
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Apr 29, 2024 15:52 ISTVenue for tonight's clash
Built in 1988, Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri, Mumbai is India's one of the very few football-only stadiums. It is the home of the Mumbai City Football Club and has a capacity of 6,600 people.
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Apr 29, 2024 15:47 ISTHow to watch the match?
The Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa match will be televised on TV channels like Sports18 Khel (Hindi), Sports18 1 HD (English), Sports18 3 SD (English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali), VH1 SD & HD (English), Surya Movies (Malayalam), News 18 Kerala (Malayalam – select matches) & DD Bangla (Bengali).
Moreover, Indian fans can watch the match on Jio Cinema App and Website as well.
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Apr 29, 2024 15:45 ISTMatch Details
Match: Mumbai City FC vs FC Goa, ISL 2023-24 Semi-final 2, Second leg
Date: 29 April, 2024
Time: 7.30 pm IST
Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai