In another fascinating contest, the Goan army will come up against their master-pastor Lobera who has been appointed as the Head Coach of Mumbai of late. This new born rivalry might hook up a new vogue among the Indian football fans, enthralling a trope of new set up. It wasn't a matter of fact, but this time it'll be much comprehensive as the two new revamped sides awaiting to relish the glory atleast for once.
As a matter of fact, the two teams looks formidable and compact after making out a successful transfer season. With high hankerings, the two sturdy sides face off each other to prove their best of them. Mumbai City has acquired the former heros of FC Goa which encompasses the likes of Mourtada Fall, Ahmed Jahouh and Hugo Boumous, who were all incredible assets to the Spaniard Sergio Lobera.
Contrarily, the Gaurs didn't give up easily and soon appointed the miracle man Juan Ferrando after Lobera's departure. Juan was a success coach who steered the Greek Side Volos from third tier to First tier league on consecutive seasons. So it is no doubt that this rivalry enlight up a strong battle tonight.
Despite acquainted with some prolific players, Mumbai's plan was washed out by the Gerard Nus's Northeast United. They lost that match by one-nil and now they are up with the task to set stuffs right on the track.
On the other hand, Ferrando got his dividends at the right time after Igor equalised the two nil score. Goa at the start looked shaky upon the Bengaluru's press, but managed to come back after the midfield maestro Brandon was brought into attack.
With both teams laying out the groundwork, let's hold on to watch a key battle between the two sides.
Igor Angulo vs Adam le Fondre:
It seemed a heartbreak for the Goan fans, when the club parted ways with Ferran Coromins, who was such instrumental and buoyant in the Goa's attack. Obviously, the Spaniard was the league's best goalscorer. But FC Goa opted not to go for Coro considering the age factor. Surprisingly FC Goa soon came up with the signing of Igor Angulo who looked captivating in the Polish Premier League. Now FC Goa has put all their Faith on the Spaniard, and in return he delivered the goods after striking two important goals against Bengaluru in their season opener. Contrarily, Mumbai City too roped in some exquisite players across top asian leagues. One such prolific signing was Adam Le Fondre, the man who took the reins of Sydney FC to back to back titles. He had been one of the top scorers in the A- League. After a poor start, Adam Le Fondre hopes to give a comeback and is set to brew his goals for the Islanders.
Albert Noguera vs Hugo Boumous:
Yet another battle waits, as the midfield wizard Hugo Boumous looking forward to facing against his former team. Hugo was such exquisite the last season for FC Goa, who had been elected as the Golden ball winner for his thrilling form. The latter too surprised the Goan army by creating some challenging chances for the Gaurs, who assisted a goal in their first match draw..
What else to evoke, as another game awaits in the way as both teams looking for their first win ahead of the new season..
Probable eleven
As Jahouh to miss out this game due to his suspension, but is likely that Fall makes a way in. And we expect Ishan and Brandon to start as well for the Gaurs.
Mumbai City FC :- Amrinder, Rakip, Fall, Sarthak, Mandar, Rowlin, Santana, Hugo, Ogbeche, Fondre
FC Goa :- Nawas, Seriton, Ivan, Gama, Noguera, Brandon, Ishan, Edu, Romario, Igor
~ Baraneetharan K
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