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Spirited Goa edge out listless Mumbai in tight encounter
Published at :October 21, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Modified at :October 21, 2016 at 10:04 PM
Richarlyson's wonder strike in the first half handed Zico's men the first three points of the season.
FC Goa breathed new life into their Hero Indian Super League campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mumbai City FC at Mumbai Football Arena, on Friday. FC Goa are still at the bottom of the league table despite pocketing their first win in five matches but the victory will give last year’s finalists side the confidence that they can soon climb up the table with two consecutive matches at home against Kerala Blasters and Delhi Dynamos. The win against Mumbai City was possible due to a super strike for Richarlyson Felisbino in the 41st minute. Once Goa took the lead they shut shop in the second session and ensured that they left the Mumbai Football Arena with full points. Mumbai City welcomed back marquee player Diego Forlan into the starting eleven after he sat out of the last three matches with an injury. Joining the Uruguayan striker in the starting list was Rakesh Oram – an 18 year lad from Orissa making his debut . FC Goa chief coach Zico on the other hand was forced to start with Julio Cesar with another Brazilian striker Rafael Coelho ruled out of the match. Prathesh Shirodkar stepped into the boots of the suspended Sanjay Balmuchu for the defensive midfield role. Neither of the two teams could breach the rival defences in the first half an hour, or even create a worthy chance as both played safe. The best chance of the first 30 minutes was created by Goa midfielder Joffre Gonzalez in the 25th minute when he tried to pick up Julio Cesar but Mumbai defender Aibor Khongjee came up with a timely tackle to clear the ball for a corner. Mumbai City didn’t trouble Goa much, although Sony Norde tried his best to put his skill and speed to good use on the left flank.Watch FC Goa Goal hereRicharlyson finishes spectacularly on the half-volley to give @FCGoaOfficial a crucial lead! #ISLMoments #MUMvGOA #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/xGOA4DvP3J
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 21, 2016
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