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FC Goa and Mumbai City FC are set to meet in the second leg of their 2020-21 ISL semi-final match. The second leg of the crucial semi-final clash will take place at the Goa Medical College Ground in Bambolim.
Head coach Sergio Lobera will back the Islanders to get the job done in the second leg of the ISL semi-finals. The Gaurs put Mumbai City FC to work hard at Fatorda Stadium.
Despite falling in the middle of the game, the efforts of Hugo Boumous and Moutrás Fall helped Mumbai to maintain the level on the scoreboard. With an aggregate score of 2-2 heading into the second leg, the Islanders hope to make the most of their advantage at ‘home’.
The defense could see some changes as right-back Amey Ranawade is back after serving his suspension. Vignesh Dakshinamurthy or Mandar Rao Dessai will have to make way for him. We also got to see Hernán Santana on the baseline.
Rowllin Borges was not 100% fit for the first leg and could appear in the crucial second leg. The front row will likely see Bartholomew Ogbeche start up front with Adam Le Fondre coming off the bench.
Spanish coach Juan Ferrando will have some concerns in mind as some players face injury problems. Princeton Rebello is out of the second leg after sustaining an injury due to a hard tackle by Mumbai’s Mourtado Fall.
Seriton Fernandes, Brandon Fernandes and Mohammed Ali also have doubts for the second leg. Ferrando said midfielder Edu Bedia played with a fracture in the first leg and could be doubtful for the match in Bambolim.
FC Goa is given a break with the fact that the Spanish duo of Alberto Noguera and Iván González will be back on the side after their suspensions. Igor Angulo and Jorge Ortiz Mendoza will lead the Gaurs line of attack and will be backed up to deliver against the strong Mumbai defense.
Both teams played with great intensity and enthusiasm in the first leg of the match at the Fatorda Stadium. Despite their absences, FC Goa were confident with the ball and made life difficult for the Mumbai defense.
With a few more injuries, it will be interesting to see how FC Goa cope in the second leg. Mumbai City FC will want to advance to their first ISL final. They will be favorites for the second leg of the semifinals.
Mumbai City FC 2 – 1 FC Goa
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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