FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Live Score, ISL 2023-24: FCG 0-0 MCFC at Full Time!

Both the teams share spoils in a sketchy game that left a lot to be desired. FC Goa, however, now have seven clean sheets in eight games, showing that Manolo Marquez is building another defensively solid side like he did at Hyderabad FC! We fold our Live coverage on that note, do join us tomorrow for the Chennaiyin FC host Bengaluru FC in Southern Derby, good night for now!
Spoils shared, still unbeaten! 💪#FCGMCFC pic.twitter.com/XWPU4nXupk
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) December 12, 2023
Rostyn Griffiths wins Man of the Match for a tremendous show in defense as he individually blocked 3 shots while coming up with last-ditched tackles and crucial interceptions!

That's how the top half of the points table looks like after the match. Kerala Blasters play in Delhi against Punjab FC on Thursday and may level FC Goa at the top!

Not the result fans expected, especially when the last two head-to-heads were a goalfest! The lack of shot on goal suggests that emphasise was more on defense than attack!
The referee blows the final whistle and it ends a stalemate in Margao! Both sides remain unbeaten in the season while FC Goa stretch their lead at the top by a point!
90+3' Devendra comes on for Boris in the closing seconds as coach Manolo Marquez tweaks tactics late in the game!
90+2' Chhangte finally shows quality as the winger runs deep to cut it in for Stewart but FC Goa defense didn't allow the overseas star to shoot!
90+1' Five minutes of stoppage time added at the end of 90 mins
89' Griffiths feeds Chhangte with a diagonal ball to the left flank with acres of space to exploit but the Indian winger disappoints with his ball control! A quiet show by the Indian since coming on at the break!
87' Pereyra Diaz misses a golden opportunity to score as he plays a neat one-two with Jayesh Rane to get into a good position to score but couldn't keep his effort on target! FCG 0-0 MCFC
84' FC Goa dangerously loses the ball outside the box for Boris Singh to have a shot at goal. The winger pulls the trigger but goes wide!
Meanwhile Mumbai City FC makes a substitution as midfielder Jayesh Rane came on for left-back Akash Mishra
81' FC Goa coach Manolo makes two changes as he brings in Carlos Martinez and Saviour Gama for Noah Sadoui and Udanta Singh.
79' Jay Gupta shows the power in his boot as he shoots from a tight angle to the near post! There was some power behind the strike as the ball came towards the post with some speed before hitting the side net! FCG 0-0 MCFC

78' Apuia sees yellow card for pulling Boris Singh from behind. Feels like a needless card by the Mumbai midfielder!
77' Noah is played wide on the left and sends in a cross at the far post for Boris, who tries to find an angle to shoot but Akash Mishra blocks his shot out of play!
75' The referee calls for a drinks break 15 minutes from time, a mandate in adverse playing conditions
72' Goa coach Manolo Marquez makes a change as Paulo Retre replaces Victor Rodriguez in the middle. A change of tactics by the Spanish coach as Retre is more of the defensive mould and can break play to start counters!
71' FC Goa hit MCFC on the counter as Victor runs from the middle once again to play Boris inside the box on the right. Boris goes for a cross to the far post but Griffiths intervenes and deflects the ball out of play!
69' Greg Stewart beats Udanta on right wing and goes for a cross. Jay Gupta hands the ball at the edge of the box but the referee strangely gives no foul! Not the decision you want to see in a big game like this!
Late update: Bipin Singh replaced Vikram Pratap Singh on the right wing
65' FC Goa are putting visitors under pressure as they win a corner right after Noah's last attack. Victor delivers the ball dangerously to the far post but MCFC somehow clears it away to safety! FCG 0-0 MCFC
63' Noah drifts to the left wing and Jay Gupta swiftly feeds him a through ball! The Morrocan shows his quality and beats two defender to cut into the box and deliver a cross for Victor on the far post but the ball was too high for the Spaniard. Aerial balls are surely not Victor's strength!
61' Rare mistake by Griffiths as his bad touch following a back pass allows Noah Sadoui to catchup! Griffiths goes for a clearance in a hurry but the ball deflects out for a goal kick after hitting Noah. That could have gone into the goal as well!
59' Akash Mishra with his familiar burst of pace to start an overlapping run! Probably his first of the match but his low cross to the near post is cleared! Mishra confirms the run is just a begining as he makes another overlapping run right after for a cross but again lacks the quality. FCG 0-0 MCFC
56' MCFC win a freekick just outside the box as Seriton hands the ball! Left-footed Greg Stewart takes the resulting set piece from the right of the goal and his effort sails over the bar. Not sure if left-footer is smart choice from the right of the goal as the ball swings to the keeper instead of going away! FCG 0-0 MCFC
54' Space on the Goa flanks is exploited again by Mumbai City as Greg Stewart and Vikram gets into a combination play with the later sending a threatening cross to the far post for Akash Mishra, whose weak header wobbles to the keeper for a collection!

52' Vikram Pratap Singh plays with fire as he tackles Jay Gupta from behind as the FC Goa looks to surge forward! The MCFC winger is already on a yellow card but the referee lets him off the hook, not before he had a word with him! FCG 0-0 MCFC
49' Chhangte almost scores from his first touch! A well-constructed attack leads to Vikram with a through ball on the right and he sends it early for Chhangte, who heads it on target but straight to Arshdeep Singh! FCG 0-0 MCFC
48' FC Goa are pressing Phurba Lachenpa every time Mumbai plays a back pass to him. Some learning curve for him as a sweeper keeper, a modern football demand!
46' The second half begins!
Late update: MCFC's Vikram Pratap Singh saw a yellow card at the 38th minute
Players are back in the field and MCFC are making two changes as Chhangte and Van Nieff for El Khayati and Vinit Rai
FC Goa are facing a tough test in Mumbai City FC at their den Fatorda Stadium in Margao the Indian Super League season's matchweek 10. It's also one of the crucial matches of the ISL 2023-24 as both sides are contending for the ISL shield and are unbeaten this season. FC Goa are currently sitting top of the table with 19 points and have played a match more than Mumbai City FC, who are on 14 points
This season, FC Goa is a side that puts the most pressure on opposing goalkeepers and defenders. The players led by Manolo Marquez have attempted more shots (122) than any other team in the league and have attempted more shots on goal (44). In addition, the Gaurs have attempted more shots (83) from within the box than any other league team.
Nevertheless, five clubs have scored more goals than the league leaders this season, meaning FC Goa isn't the highest scoring team in the ISL. Efficiency has been Gaurs' issue, as evidenced by their goal-conversion rate of 9.9, which is lower than that of the majority of the clubs in their vicinity.
With the highest shot conversion rate in the premier flight, Mumbai City FC has 18.6%. Additionally, the Islanders have a higher Expected Goals Differential (xG Differential) of 3.16 than FC Goa's 0.61. This indicates that they can score from positions where scoring a goal is less likely or from relatively low-quality chances, underscoring their individual talent.
The defense unit of FC Goa has performed incredibly well. Mumbai City FC has scored six goals in the league thus far, while the Gaurs have only given up three.
Mumbai City FC has only managed one clean sheet in comparison to five for the Gaurs. Petr Kratky, who will coach the Islanders for the first time, will have to reinforce their defense, particularly against FC Goa, who, despite their lack of efficiency, consistently peppers the opposition box with shots.