Mumbai, Feb. 13 -- Mumbai City FC (MCFC) head coach Petr Kratky backed his players' fighting spirit despite suffering a 1-3 defeat against FC Goa (FCG) in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Gaurs (FCG) registered a convincing 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to Iker Guarrotxena's sublime first-half brace. Manolo Marquez's men continued to showcase their attacking supremacy in the second half as Borja Herrera increased the lead for the visitors in the 64th minute, capitalizing on Mumbai City FC's defensive miscommunication.

Despite the Islanders pulling one goal back at the stroke of full-time courtesy of Lallianzuala Chhangte's strike from the spot-kick, the Gaurs managed to overcome the Mu...