FC Goa claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mumbai City in the Indian Super League 2025-26 on Saturday, handing the defending champions their first defeat of the season.
Tavora and Nemil were on target for FC Goa, while Mumbai City’s Aditya Thackeray scored the consolation goal. The win moves FC Goa to the top of the table, with 10 points from four matches.
Key moments
FC Goa dominated possession in the first half, but it was Mumbai City who took the lead through Aditya Thackeray in the 25th minute. However, the hosts were level just before halftime when Tavora scored from a free kick.
Nemil sealed the win for FC Goa in the 65th minute, scoring a stunning individual goal that left the Mumbai City defence scrambling.
Reaction
FC Goa manager Juan Ferrando was thrilled with the win, saying, “It was a great team effort. We created a lot of chances and deserved the win.”
Mumbai City manager Sergio Lobera was disappointed with the defeat, saying, “We had a great game plan, but we couldn’t execute it. We need to regroup and move forward.”
What it means
FC Goa’s win puts them in a strong position at the top of the table, with a four-point lead over second-placed ATK Mohun Bagan. Mumbai City, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.
Up next
FC Goa will host Kerala Blasters in their next match on April 17, while Mumbai City will travel to face Bengaluru FC on April 20.
References
- AS
- Sport
