After remaining unbeaten in 12 games since the start of the campaign, the injury-ridden FC Goa unit was dealt with three consecutive losses before they drew 1-1 against Mumbai City FC last week, as per a press release from ISL.
It is a result that will have ramifications across the points table, with Mumbai City FC (35) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (33) with a good chance to displace Odisha FC (35) from the top.
The Islanders played five matches in February, and after a shocking defeat to Jamshedpur FC in the opening game, they regained momentum, remaining unbeaten in the remaining four matches
Despite both teams having 35 points each, Odisha FC (+15) hold the edge against the Islanders (+14) in the standings due to a slightly better goal difference currently. The reverse fixture between Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC was a gripping 2-1 affair where the latter had blown away a one-go
The Islanders are within touching distance from the top spot, currently at third place in the standings. With 32 points from 16 games, they will equal the top-placed Odisha FC (35), who solidified their hold over the pole position in the table with a 2-1 comeback win against East Bengal FC l
Mumbai City FC played a 1-1 draw against FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Mumbai Football Arena on Wednesday, as the hosts equalled league leaders Odisha FC (32) in the points table.
Chennaiyin FC forward Rahim Ali is oozing confidence after a win at home in their last game and stated that the team will now focus on keeping the momentum going as they take on Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai
All that is in the past now, however, and with the ISL League Shield still very much in sight, FC Goa will look to bounce back when they take on NorthEast United FC on Wednesday