Hero Indian Super League: FC Goa pip Mumbai City FC

Goa: FC Goa thumped Mumbai City FC 5-2 to go three points clear at the top of the Hero Indian Super League table after a feisty encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Wednesday.

Mumbai City did put up a fight, despite what the scoreline reads, while Goa were clinical. Rowllin Borges (18’) handed Mumbai the lead before Ferran Corominas (20’), Hugo Boumous (38’) and Jackichand Singh (39’) handed the initiative to Goa. Though Bipin Singh (57’) pulled a goal back for Mumbai, Coro (80’) struck again to seal the result while Mohammed Rafique ended up scoring an own goal in the 87th minute.

The victory sees Goa remain on course to clinch the top spot in the league while Mumbai remain four points ahead of fifth-placed Chennaiyin FC who have played two games less.

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