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Mumbai City FC: Down but not out despite a defeat in the home leg, FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez expressed optimism as they prepare to face Mumbai City FC in search of a second-leg comeback in the second semifinal of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Monday.

Stunned by a late fightback as Mumbai City FC scored three goals in the dying minutes of the match to overturn FC Goa’s 2-0 lead in the first leg, the Gaurs are thirsting for revenge that will also seal a place in the final for them. Taking the pitch in Mumbai, Marquez’s men will be desperate to make up for their complacency in their previous encounter and secure a win to ensure their berth in the final of the ISL 2023-24 season.

Midfielder Brandon Fernandes was substituted off in the 85th minute of the match, having created three goalscoring chances and bagging himself a goal, after which, Mumbai City FC turned things around by scoring three goals within six minutes.