Fatorda, Goa, Nov 22 : , Mumbai City FC defeated FC Goa by convincing 3-0 in the opening match in the 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League.The ISL took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Angulo (33/36′ P, 36′), scored twice in less than three minutes each in the second half, before Brazilian Ygor Katatau (76’) made his ISL debut in just minutes after stepping on the pitch.This was the City Football Group’s season opener.
Des Buckingham, his first match on Indian soil as Head Coach showed Mumbai City’s summer signings to the starting XI.Angulo was joined by Apuia and Mohammad Nawaz as well as Rahul Bheke and Cassio Gabriel.Airam Cabrera, FC Goa’s replacement in Angulo was the Gaurs’ line leader.Brandon Fernandes was unable to be selected due to injury.
Early on, Leander D’Cunha was given a free pass for what appeared to be a foul in the box after he tripped down Vignesh Darshinamurthy.In pain, the Mumbai City wingback was resubbed.
After the cooling off period, the game resumed.Gabriel was cross by Ivan Gonzalez, who tried to clear the field.
The FC Goa football player was in the way of Gabriel and Ivan Gonzalez.Ivan missed the tackle and he received a cross.
Angulo won the spot-kick and beat Dheeraj Singh who had otherwise enjoyed a good night.
Raynier Fernandes was ready to take over the reins shortly thereafter.
Angulo was able to get the ball through due to a sharp change in midfield.With a fine touch, the Spaniard rushed past the defenders and fired fiercely when the ball reached Dheeraj’s left.
Mumbai City had the potential to score a third goal before the break, but Raynier’s attempt was stopped by the crossbar.Apuia, a big-money signee, controlled the midfield effortlessly.
Juan Ferrando sat down on his bench while he received Nongdamba Naorem during the second period.With a half-volley that flew above the bar, Captain Edu Bedia nearly halved his deficit.
With his tireless invasions of FC Goa’s box, Cassio Gabriel was the star for the second half.Ygor Katatau was then brought off the bench by Ahmed Jahouh to accept a free kick, which sealed the deal.
Mumbai City seems ready to march in title defense, while FC Goa wants to get past the loss quickly when they host Jamshedpur FC next week.
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