Spanish striker Igor Angulo struck twice in the space of three minutes as Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League title defense in style with 3-0 win against FC Goa on Monday. Angulo continued from where he left last season with a fine outing, though against his former side, as he scored in the 33rd and 36 minutes to help Mumbai City FC begin their campaign on a winning note. Brazilian Ygor Catatau then celebrated his ISL debut within minutes of stepping onto the pitch, closing the match for the City Football Group-owned club in their season opener. Des Buckingham, on his first match as head coach on Indian soil, showed off Mumbai City's summer signings in the starting eleven. Apulia, Mohammad Nawaz, Rahul Bheke, and Cassio Gabriel all started alongside Angulo. FC Goa's replacement for Angulo, Airam Cabrera, led the line for the Gaurs. Brandon Fernandes remained unavailable for selection due to injury. There was drama early on with Leander D'Cunha let off for what looked like a possible foul inside the box for tripping down Vignesh Dakshinamurthy. FC Goa head coach Juan Ferrando turned to his bench as he got in Nongdamba Naorem in the second half. Captain Edu Bedia almost halved the deficit with a half volley that flew over the bar. Cassio Gabriel was the star of the second half with his industrious invasions inside FC Goa's box. Ygor Catatau then came off the bench to nod in a free-kick sent in by Ahmed Jahouh, sealing the deal.
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