Margao, Apr 18 (PTI): FC Goa snapped leaders Mumbai Metropolis FC’s unbeaten run with a 2-0 win of their Indian Tremendous League match right here on Saturday.
It was the primary defeat of the Mumbai facet this season.
Targets from Sahil Tavora (twenty ninth) and Muhammed Nemil Valiyattil (45+3) ensured that the Gaurs made probably the most of their dominance, whereas a disciplined defensive show saved Mumbai Metropolis at bay all through the competition.
The hosts began brightly and managed possession within the opening exchanges, shifting the ball with goal and seeking to break down Mumbai Metropolis’s organized defensive construction.
Early makes an attempt from Raynier Fernandes and Sahil Tavora hinted at Goa’s attacking intent, although the Islanders’ backline, marshalled by Nuno Reis and Bijay Chhetri, held agency.
The breakthrough arrived within the twenty ninth minute following sustained stress from the hosts. A nook from Dejan Dražić brought on chaos contained in the Mumbai penalty space, and after an preliminary effort was blocked, Sahil Tavora reacted quickest to information the free ball into the underside nook, giving FC Goa the lead.
Mumbai tried a right away response, with Noufal testing Goa keeper Hrithik Tiwari from distance and Joni Kauko seeing a follow-up effort blocked, however the hosts continued to look the extra composed facet.
The Gaurs doubled their benefit in stoppage time of the primary half with a second of brilliance. After successful an aerial duel in midfield, Muhammed Nemil was picked out by Raynier Fernandes, took a contact, and unleashed a spectacular left-footed strike from almost 35 yards that flew into the highest nook, leaving Phurba Lachenpa with no likelihood and sending the house crowd into raptures.
Holding a 2-0 lead on the break, Goa entered the second half with confidence, whereas Mumbai Metropolis pushed males ahead in the hunt for a method again into the competition.
Within the closing minutes, Mumbai Metropolis got here agonizingly shut when Chhangte delivered a harmful cross throughout aim, however substitute Zothanpuia could not discover the completion, summing up a irritating night for the Islanders.
On the ultimate whistle, FC Goa secured a deserved 2-0 victory, shifting as much as third within the desk with 16 factors from 9 matches.
Mumbai Metropolis FC, regardless of the defeat, stay on the high with 18 factors, however their unbeaten run involves an finish because the title race tightens. PTI PDS PDS APS APS
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