Goa: SC East Bengal will take on Mumbai City FC in match 13 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium Bambolim in Goa on Tuesday(December 1). The Red and Golds would like to overcome their defeat in the derby against their arch-rivals with Robbie Fowler’s men look for nothing less than a win.
Despite the loss, they dominated possession with winger Anthony Pilkington looking a great prospect but lack of finishing prowess with Balwant Singh upfront could be a problem for them with Jeje Lalpekhlua seen in the starting line up as well.
On the other hand, Mumbai City FC, after a disappointing outing in the opening match, returned in winning ways beating FC Goa in the last game. They recovered well after their loss in their opening ISL clash against NorthEast United FC. They fought hard against a resilient Goa side to clinch all three points courtesy of a penalty scored by their English striker Adam Le Fondre.
Mumbai missed their talisman Ahmed Jahouh badly against FC Goa due to a red card and his return will be a big boost to their side along with Le Fondre being their man for the goals.
Mumbai City FC possible playing XI: Amrinder Singh(GK), Mourtada Fall, Tondonba Ngasepam, Mandar Rao Dessai, Sarthak Golui, Rowllin Borges, Ahmed Jahouh, Raynier Fernandes, Hugo Boumous, Hernan Santana, Adam le Fondre
SC East Bengal possible playing XI: Debjit Majumder(GK), Rana Gharami, Daniel Fox, Scott Neville, Matti Steinmann, Surchandra Singh, Loken Meitei, Narayan Das, Anthony Pilkington, Jacques Maghoma, Jeje Lalpekhlua
