Fatorda, Dec. 5 -- FC Goa entered their third AIFF Super Cup final after overcoming Mumbai City FC 2-1 in a pulsating semi-final at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Thursday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The defending champions were pushed to their limits, but two early first-half goals from Brison Fernandes (20') and David Timor (23') proved enough to set up a final showdown with East Bengal.

Mumbai City FC, who mounted a spirited second-half response and pulled one back through Brandon Fernandes, suffered a third straight semi-final exit in the competition.

The match began with remarkable drama even before kick-off as FC Goa captain Iker Guarrotxena was sent off for a...