FATORDA: League leaders FC Goa held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw as Petr Kratky secured a point for the visitors in his first ever game coaching in the Indian Super League at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Tuesday.
The Gaurs began impressively, chasing their first win against the Islanders in their last eight encounters. Carl McHugh, primarily tasked with shielding the FC Goa defence, was on the move forward, unlocking their attackers with key passes near the final third.
A headed attempt at goal in the sixth minute was followed by McGugh placing a perfect pass on the path of Boris Singh. The winger took a shot at Phurba Lachenpa in the 12th minute, but the Mumbai City FC goalkeeper thwarted the threat for the time being.
The home team fell back on their creative attacking duo of Victor Rodriguez and Noah Sadaoui soon afterwards, with the two of them pushing the Mumbai City FC backline behind and carving open spaces to keep Lachenpa on his toes, all the time.