Will Ivan Gonzalezz’s return boost FC Goa or will Mourtada Fall hold the firm for Mumbai City?
Mumbai City Head Coach on the game ahead
“I don’t feel any pressure, neither do the players. It has been a big season and we have achieved something very important. We want to enjoy the playoffs and win another trophy. We are very excited, and lucky to play these kinds of games,” he told, during a virtual media conference.
FC Goa Manager on Injury news ahead of the game
“In the last game, we had lots of (injury) problems, but it is normal. The players are very tired. This season was very difficult. In such a case, we make tough decisions and sometimes we get success, sometimes we don’t. It is necessary to take risks,” Ferrando said.
FC Goa Coach on Ivan Gonzalez and Alberto Noguera being back after their suspension…
“It is important to select the best possible line-up for an important game. It is difficult because we decide on one style of play and then when one player is out with injury, it becomes necessary to prepare a new plan,” the FCG coach added.
Speaking about the unpredictable nature of a shoot-out, Ferrando said:
“Of course, we have prepared for penalties because it is necessary, but I hope we don’t need penalties in the end. Because penalties are about luck too.”
Mumbai City Coach on former FC Goa Player, Mourtada Fall:
"Speaking about Fall, if someone says that he had a bad intention during the tackle then they don’t know him. I don’t like people trying to provoke my players. If you want to compare, then I can say that Edu Bedia (Goa captain) bit Deepak Tangri (in the Chennaiyin FC game), and he’s still playing.
“At the end of the last game, some people were speaking to the match commissioner. I don’t like people crying all the time. On the pitch, we need to respect all the people and try to help the referees and other officials,” the Mumbai boss claimed.
𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑴𝒂𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒔
The incredible of Hugo Adnan & Alberto Noguera from HeroISL 2020-21
Who will have the greater influence in today’s encounter?
Dominant in the first half
Goals at both ends in the end
Looking at the goal timings of Mumbai City FC in Hero ISL 2020-21
Safe to say the Gaurs like to leave it till late?
FC Goa’s goal timings this Hero ISL season
Both sides make changes once again with key players returning for the crucial second leg.
For any player with a minimum of five goals this ISL season, Mumbai City FC’s Bartholomew Ogbeche has the best minutes per goal ratio (114). The Nigerian striker has played 911 minutes in the league and has scored eight goals. Pernicious.
All even at the break
- Number of times Mumbai City FC & FC Goa have failed to score in the first half in HeroISL 2020-21
Which side will break the deadlock?
The last time Mumbai City failed to register a single shot on target was in their opening game of HeroISL 2020-21.
With 10 minutes left, the Islanders are yet to do so in the game so far
No goals in regulation time which means the tie remains level at 2-2. Thirty minutes of extra time and potentially a penalty shootout to decide the winner.
Looks like this is inevitable if both teams make it difficult to score!
Good luck to both teams!