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ISL 2021-22, FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC Preview, Time in IST, Telecast and Live Streaming info

The tie went heavily in favour of Mumbai in the first leg, which was the opening encounter for both teams.

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Bengaluru, February 25: Mumbai City FC will look to take another step towards ensuring a semifinal spot when they take on FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) tie at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday (February 26) night.

The ISL tie match is part of the weekend double header.

The tie went heavily in favour of Mumbai in the first leg, which was the opening encounter for both teams.

Since then, Mumbai and Goa have seen their season take opposite trajectories with the former firmly in the race for a semi spot and the latter out of contention.

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Mumbai have 28 points from 17 games and a win will take the defending champions level on points with ATK Mohun Bagan and more importantly stave off Kerala Blasters FC who are fifth having 27 points from 17 matches.

Mumbai will take on Kerala in what could be a virtual shootout between the two teams for a place in the semis and on Saturday, Des Buckingham's wards can start to take the equation in their hands by winning against FC Goa. Mumbai are unbeaten in their last five matches against the Gaurs.

"We have momentum going into the final stretch of the season. We have three games left but it's very much about focusing on the next game and that is Goa. They have played fantastic football throughout the season. We have come good in the last couple of weeks as well so we need to make sure we continue doing the good work and finish the season where we want," Buckingham said on the eve of the game.

Midfield lynchpin Ahmed Jahouh has been injured for sometime and when asked about his availability, Buckingham said: "He could be available for tomorrow. The decision we have to make on him is for the longer term. We have three games left and also the AFC Champions League. So, we will take the call about him being involved tomorrow after speaking to the medical team. Everybody else is good to go."

FC Goa have nothing to lose, languishing in ninth spot with 18 points to show for from the same number of games. They lost to league leaders Hyderabad FC in their last fixture and head coach Derrick Pereira would be hoping they can end the season on a high.

"It is always difficult when you have nothing to play for. But inside our team, each player's performance is very important for the club. We need to keep working hard and keep fighting. The players also need to keep themselves motivated. This is their profession," said assistant coach Clifford Miranda.

Jorge Ortiz has been the only shining light for Goa in an otherwise underwhelming season. Ortiz has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 14 games. This is also only the second time that Goa have failed to make it to the last four in eight seasons.



Match details: FC Goa vs Mumbai City FC FC Match Details

Kick off date: Saturday, February 26

Kick off time: 9:30 PM IST

Venue: Bambolim Athletic Stadium, Goa

Live Channel: Star Sports 2 SD/HD and Star Sports 3

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar and Jio TV

(Source: ISL/FC Goa Media)

Story first published: Friday, February 25, 2022, 18:25 [IST]
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