ISL 2023-24 Semi-Final updated bracket: Mumbai City FC cruise past FC Goa to set up date with Mohun Bagan in finale

The Islanders were in complete control of the game in the second leg.

Petr Kratky’s Mumbai City FC secured their place in the final of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season after defeating Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate. Mumbai City FC’s impressive performance in the second leg of the semi-final saw them score two crucial goals, sealing their spot in the final showdown.

The stage is now set for a tantalizing final as Mumbai City FC prepare to face Mohun Bagan at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Both outfits have been the standout teams in the league, and their clash in the final promises to be a spectacle for football fans across the nation.

Mumbai City FC enter the final as a wounded tiger, having narrowly missed out on the ISL Shield to Mohun Bagan in the final league fixture. The Islanders will be eager to make amends and clinch the ISL title in what is expected to be an enthralling encounter.

In the first leg of the semi-final, Mumbai City FC dramatically secured a 3-2 victory over FC Goa, with all three of their goals coming in injury time of the second half. Despite early jitters in the game, Mumbai City FC showed their resilience and control, particularly in the second half.

Mumbai City FC’s midfield and defense displayed exceptional composure, denying space to key FC Goa players like Brandon Fernandes and Noah Sadaoui, effectively neutralizing their influence on the tie.

The second leg of the semi-final saw Jorge Pererya Diaz and Lallianzuala Chhangte finding the back of the net for Mumbai City FC, securing their passage to the final.

As Mumbai City FC prepare to face Mohun Bagan in the ISL final on 4 May, Indian football fans can expect a thrilling encounter between two of the league’s top teams. The clash promises to be a fitting finale to what has been an exhilarating season of football in the Indian Super League. Stay tuned for what is sure to be an unforgettable showdown for ISL glory.

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