ISL 2018-19, FC Goa 0-1 Mumbai City FC: 5 Talking Points as Goa set up final clash with Bengaluru despite loss

#4 Mourtada Fall singlehandedly reduced the deficit for Goa

Mourtada Fall

Mourtada Fall, who has been blowing hot and cold for FC Goa this campaign, was the standout player on the pitch against Mumbai City FC. The Senegalese defender was voted as the Man of the match for his scintillating display which ensured the visitors were unable to cut down the massive deficit they came into the game with.

Fall made 12 clearances and three interceptions throughout the game. He was a rock at the back by winning duels for fun and nullified the threat possessed by Jorge Costa's men. Despite facing the likes of Modou Sougou, Arnold Issoko, and Raphael Bastos, the Goa defender showed enough composure to get things done.

The backline looked shaky, but Mourtada Fall rose up to the occasions and secure the qualification to the next round. His defensive vital contribution and two goals in the first leg proves that he is a big game player.