Margao, Nov 15: FC Goa meet Mumbai City FC here on Wednesday (Nov 16) in a must-win encounter if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament.
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Goa are placed at the bottom with 10 points from 10 matches. With four matches left to be played they need all points to secure a place among the top four.
Goa defeated NorthEast United FC 2-1 in their previous game with a last minute goal from Romeo Fernandes and will have to be at their best against Mumbai at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Goa can take heart from their impressive performance against Mumbai. Thery have collected only three points from their four matches at home, losing thrice in a row.
But with Indians Robin Singh and Romeo Fernandes scoring in their last game, they have renewed hope.
Mumbai arrived in Goa after a disappointing 0-1 loss against FC Pune City when midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh scored a goal in the final minute of play, capitalising on a defensive lapse.