ISL 2017/18, Match 79: Mumbai City FC vs NorthEast United, 5 Talking Points

Achille Emana
Achille Emana

#4 Lucian Goian returns for Mumbai City, scores winning goal

Goian after scoring the winner
Goian after scoring the winner

Captain of Mumbai City, Lucian Goian, has had a long spell on the sidelines due to injury this season. He was one of their standout performers last season. He came back into the starting XI for the first time in five games today and he made a telling contribution today, at the other end of the pitch though.

It was Goian who was furthest forward to apply the finish to Raju Gaikwad's cross into the box in stoppage time to keep his team's semifinal hopes alive, just.

It was a huge goal, considering the circumstances, Mumbai City with absolutely no margin for error, needing to win all of their remaining games to stand a chance.

Defensively, he looked rusty and a bit off the pace. He was even culpable for both NorthEast goals, as he was out of position, but he made up for it with a goal right at the end. It sparked an amazing celebration from his son in the stands which was quite memorable in itself.

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