FC Goa suffered their second defeat in the Indian Super League (ISL) as they went down 1-2 to Mumbai City FC at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.
Despite a spirited second-half comeback and a goal from Armando Sadiku, the Gaurs couldn’t overcome a two-goal first-half deficit.
The win marked Mumbai City FC’s first victory of the season, extending their unbeaten streak against FC Goa to 13 games over the past four years.
#5 Mumbai City FC Extend Dominance Over FC Goa
FC Goa’s 1-2 loss to Mumbai City FC now extends their winless streak against the Islanders to 13 games over four years.
The last time the Gaurs triumphed over Mumbai was in February 2020, and since then, they’ve suffered 8 losses and drawn 5 times.
The Islanders remain a tough opponent for Goa, who just can’t seem to break this run of defeats.
#4 Mumbai City Secure Their First Win of the Season
Mumbai City FC finally got their first victory of the season after two back-to-back draws.
The Islanders took control early on, with Nikolaos Karelis and Yoell Van Nieff scoring in the first half.
Mumbai’s solid defensive performance helped them hold off FC Goa’s second-half resurgence to secure all three points.
#3 FC Goa’s Lackluster Run Continues
After a promising start to the season, FC Goa are now on a disappointing run, suffering back-to-back defeats.
Following their 3-3 draw against NorthEast United FC, the Gaurs were hopeful of a turnaround, but defensive lapses and a sluggish first-half performance against Mumbai City FC resulted in another loss.
With tough games ahead, Manolo Marquez will need to get his team back on track quickly.
#2 A Tale of Two Halves for FC Goa
FC Goa struggled in the first half, conceding two quick goals.
Nikolaos Karelis’ header and a powerful strike by Yoell Van Nieff punished the Gaurs, leaving them with a two-goal deficit at halftime.
However, their second-half performance was a different story, as they came out with energy and created several scoring opportunities, including a penalty converted by Armando Sadiku.
#1 Armando Sadiku Shines Again
Armando Sadiku continues to be a standout player for FC Goa.
He scored his fifth goal in four matches, converting a penalty in the second half to give the Gaurs hope
. Despite the team’s struggles, Sadiku’s goal-scoring form remains a positive takeaway as FC Goa aim to bounce back in their next fixture.
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