FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL 2023-24 Semifinal: Chhangte’s stoppage time brace helps MCFC beat FCG 3-2

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ISL 2023-24 semifinal 2: Chhangte’s late winner spoils FC Goa’s party as Mumbai City wins 3-2 in first leg

Mumbai City FC scored three goals in second-half stoppage time to turn the tables on FC Goa, beating it 3-2, in the first leg of the second semifinal in Goa on Wednesday.

The referee blows the whistle for full time. What a final few minutes for Petr Kratky’s side who was dominated throughout the game, without being able to find a breakthrough in regulation time. His substitutions made a very important impact, setting up an exciting clash in a few days as the two sides meet in the second leg in Mumbai.

Chhangte scores!! What a comeback from the Islanders. Its Jayesh Rane once again who brings down a ball in the middle with his chest. He dribbles past his man and plays another great pass into Chhangte inside the box. He takes a touch and lashes his left foot at the ball to score.

Five minutes of added time is shown. FC Goa has been undone in added after a near perfect 90 minutes.

Vikram scores!! Substitute Gurkirat takes the ball down the middle and take a shot from outside the box. Dheeraj makes a save but the ball falls in to the path of Vikram Partap who does not make a mistake in finishing it off. What a response from Mumbai in the dying minutes.

Chhangte scores!! Jayesh Rane receives the ball in the middle and plays a beautiful pass through to Chhangte. A beautiful first touch takes him past Dheeraj as he finishes into an empty net.

MCFC: Van Nieff and Tiri are replaced by Gurkirat Singh and Sanjeev Stalin 

FCG: Goalscorer Brandon Fernandes is replaced by Raynier Fernandes

MCFC cannot find a way as Goa keeps possession of the ball. Brandon plays Noah through on the right. He shuffles past the defender and tries to send the ball into the box. His cross however sails over the penalty area for a throw in.

Jayesh Rane goes into the book for a foul on Odei.

Ten minutes plus added time to go

Play resumes. Carlos Martinez puts in a cross in to the box from the left for Noah. The ball hits the defender and falls to Udanta at the edge of the box. He takes a shot and forces a brilliant save from Lachenpa towards his left.

Chance at the other end. Brandon finds space in the middle again and instead of going for goal this time, he passes it to Carlos Martinez. He takes a shot with his right which just goes over the goal. The referee blows the whistle for the drinks break.

Its all Mumbai now, who has been kept at bay so far by and excellent defensive structure from Goa.

Bipin tries to shake away Jay Gupta on the right and cuts back a pass to Apuia who tries to lob the ball in first time. The cross is heavy and Dheeraj collects it easily.

Freekick for Mumbai City FC on the left side of the penalty box after a handball from Seriton. The freekick from Van Nieff is punched away from the crowd by Dheeraj.

Seriton and Jay Gupta has done well to keep Chhangte and Vikarm Singh quiet for most of the match.

MCFC: Mehtab and Vojtus are replaced by Bipin Singh and Jayesh Rane

Corner comes in for Mumbai from Van Nieff. Vojtus was close but cannot meet the ball as it is cleared away by Odei.

FCG: Boris and Borja are replaced by Borges and Carlos Martinez

Rowllin Borges and Carloz Martinez are getting ready on the sidelines. 

Brandon Scores!! Another screamer from Brandon who scored a similar goal in the match against Chennaiyin. Another mistake from Mehtab Singh as he loses the ball to Brandon in the middle of the field. He dribbles into the space before looking up and smashing the ball into the top corner from long range.

Lachenpa clears the ball and gives it away to Udanta Singh. He notices the keeper off his line and take a shot from the half line. Lachepa recovers well to grab the ball headed for goal.

Van Nieff tries to find Vikram Singh once again. This time Seriton is unable to kick the ball away and Vikram drives into the box. His shot is blocked by Odei who does well to stand strong. First major defensive error of the match for Goa .

Noah Sadaoui is shown a yellow for a foul on Bheke .

Mumbai starts the second period without giving away the ball, passing it around the final third. Mehtab receives the ball and takes a shot with his left from thirty yards out. It goes straight to Dheeraj who catches it.

Mumbai City FC kicks off the second half at the Fatorda, shooting from right to left. Has Petr Kratky figured out a way to breach the disciplined Goa defense as both sides make no changes after the break. Goa has won each of its 21 homes games when it led at half time.

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Once again Mumbai tries to find Mehtab Singh inside the box with a high cross. Dheeraj is able to collect the ball easily and goes to the ground as the referee blows the whistle for half time.

Noah take the ball on his chest from a throw in. He turns away from Bheke and takes a shot from outside the box. It whizzes low and just past the right post.

Tiri tries to play a diagonal ball to the right for Chhangte who is unable to reach it before it goes out for a throw in. FC Goa is forcing Mumbai to play these long passes, which underlines its defensive prowess in the first half.

Seven minutes of added time has been announced. Can Mumbai get back on level terms before the end of the first half?

It has been frustrating first period for Mumbai City FC who has not had a clear sight of goal. 

Van Nieff goes into the book after a bad foul on Udanta Singh. MCFC coach Petr Kratky has also been shown a yellow card for dissent.

The Goa backline has retreated from their higher position on the pitch, forcing the Mumbai players to play in between the lines instead of playing balls over the top.

Brandon takes a beautiful touch with his heel to release Borja on the left of the penalty box. He lashes at the ball but it goes well wide of the goal. 

Noah gets a little bit of space tries a shot from outside the box with the outside of his boot. The shot lacked power and is collected by Lachenpa easily.

The play has been stopped as Mohammad Yasir is down inside his own box after fending off Rahul Bheke. Looks like it is another injury in the game. 

FCG: Yasir is replaced by Udanta Singh

Van Nieff takes a freekick short to Chhangte in the middle of the pitch. He dinks it over the top to Rahul Bheke inside the box. He is unable to keep his shot on target.

Mumbai City has maintained possession of the ball since the goal. Chhangte pulls off a one-touch move to set himself up with the keeper. He tries to cut it back but Valpuia’s shot is saved by Dheeraj before being cleared away by Odei.

Krouma tries a shot from way out. It goes straight and low towards Dheeraj who collects it easily.

Vikram plays a ball into the box from the left. It goes over Vojtus and falls to Chhangte who takes too long to take the shot. The ball is cleared away for a corner. The corner in finds the head of Rahul Bheke who is unable to keep his shot on target.

Mumbai is maintaining possession of the ball since the restart. It is again and again trying to find Vikram on the right. Seriton has done a good job to pocket him so far.

Boris scores!! a mistake from Mehtab Singh gives away the ball to Noah Sadaoui. He capitalises on the opportunity and drives into the box and plays a ball into the middle. Boris makes a good run at the far post and has the whole net to finish it off. This is his third goal against Mumabi City.

The Mumbai midfielders are constantly playing the ball over the top to the wingers who are trying to get behind the high-line of the FC Goa defense.

MCFC: Akash Mishra goes down again after a collision with Noah Sadaoui. He is replaced by Valpuia.

Chhangte steals the ball of Jay Gupta who recovers to pull back Chhangte before he breaks away. The freekick for Mumbai from Van Nieff is cleared away easily by the FC Goa defense.

Van Nieff plays a ball over the top for Vikram Singh. Dheeraj stays on his line and Seriton Fernandes is forced to win a foul by blocking Vikram’s path.

Akash Mishra has gone down after catching his leg on the turf during the previous attack. Play has been stopped to attend to the injury.

Tiri gives away the ball to Noah Sadoui near the half line. He passes it to Yasir who switches the ball to the left side. Chhanfte tracks back well to help in defense and clear the ball away.

FC Goa gives away the ball. Vikram takes the ball and drives into the box from the right side. He goes down in the penalty box and appeals for a spot kick. The referee waves play on.

FC Goa kicks off the match, donning its home colours, shooting from right to left. Mumbai City is in its black away kit.

The players are making their way in to the Fatorda Stadium. The home side is led out of the tunnel by Brandon Fernandes whose strike helped FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC in the playoffs. Rahul Bheke leads Mumbai City FC

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Matches played: 24

Mumbai City FC: 10

FC Goa: 7

Draws: 7

Mumbai City FC will lock horns with FC Goa in the first leg of the second semifinal of the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24) season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

The Islanders enjoyed a commanding league stage, reaching its highest points tally (47) in the competition but failed to defend the League Shield after a 1-2 loss against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the deciding clash, losing out on a point.

Now, head coach Petr Kratky and his men will aim to salvage the season by winning the ISL Cup, a title Mumbai last won in the 2020-21 season when it achieved the famous double (League Shield and Cup) under the tutelage of then-head coach Sergio Lobera.

ISL 2023-24 Semifinal 2: Clash of the defensive heavyweights as FC Goa hosts Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC will lock horns with FC Goa in the first leg of the second semifinal of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

The Indian Super League 2023-24 semifinal match between FC Goa and Mumbai City FC will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday, 24th April at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.

The match will be live telecasted on the Sports18 1 Channel (TV). The game can also be live-streamed on the JioCinema app and website (online).

The game will be livestreamed on OneFootball for those watching from outside India.