Mumbai: Mumbai City FC entered the final with a convincing win over FC Goa in the ISL semi-finals. Mumbai won 5-2 in both legs. The hosts were defeated 3-2 in Goa in the second leg and won by two goals at home. Mumbai will face defending champions Mohun Bagan in the final on May 4 in Kolkata.
Mumbai dominated throughout the match and had several chances. In the 10th minute, Lalinsuala Changte’s shot was saved by the Goa goalkeeper. Free kick in favor of Mumbai in the 22nd minute. Thierry’s header narrowly missed. Another golden opportunity in the 35th minute. If Changte went past the goalkeeper and hit the post, it hit the bar.
In the second half, Mumbai took the lead in the 69th minute. Rahul Bheke heads Van Neef’s corner on the post. Jorge Pereira Diaz netted the rebound when the goalkeeper fell to the ground and made a save. Changte doubled the lead in the 83rd minute. On the counter-attack, Vikram Pratap Singh’s cross headed relentlessly into the net.
#Mumbai #City #defeated #Goa #ISL #final
