Emphatic Mumbai City FC secure ISL 2022-23 League shield with a comeback victory over the Gaurs: ISL 2022-23

Emphatic Mumbai City FC secure ISL 2022-23 League shield with a comeback victory over the Gaurs – ISL 2022-23: There is no stopping the Islanders as Des Buckingham’s Mumbai City FC win the league with two games still left to play. The Islanders overcame FC Goa in an 8-goal thriller, coming back from a goal down early in the game. Greg Stewart’s brace, Pereira Diaz, Chhangte, and Vikram’s late goal helped Mumbai to clinch their second Shield in three years. Meanwhile,l FC Goa needed points to solidify their spots within the top 6 but they fell short and their spot in playoffs is in danger,

AND THAT’S THAT!!! ⌛

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Mumbai City FC ISL 2022-23 League shield

FC Goa had the best possible start as Noah opened the scoring early in the game however as the champions do, Mumbai City came up with their own response through Greg Stewart in the 17th minute. Constant pressure from the Islanders paid off as Jorge Pereira Diaz put Mumbai ahead 5 minutes before the half. The game then opened up with both teams looking to score. Brand Fernandes restored the parity a couple of minutes later. However, Mumbai once again showed a moment of brilliance to go ahead once again through Greg Stewart.

With FC Goa des[erately looking for goals in the second half, the Islanders started to hit the Gaurs in transition in regular intervals. Eventually, it paid off when Chhangte earned a penalty from Anwar whose hand was found in an unnatural position inside of the box. The no.7 made no mistake to find the back of the net and securing a two-goal lead. Substitute Vikram sealed the deal as a perfect corner found Mourtada Fall who laid off brilliantly, helping Vikram find the net. The Gaurs had tried their best to make a comeback as Brison reduced the deficit following a perfect layoff by Alvaro Vazquez.

Mumbai City were by far the best team in the league, still remaining unbeaten as they look to maintain the same outcome in the next two games.