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ISL 2023-24 - MUMBAI CITY FC
PIC - FSDL/ISL
FINAL: MUMBAI CITY FC WINS THE CROWN IN TRUELY DOMINATED ENCOUNTER AGAINST THE MARINERS
04.05.2024 (MATCH-139): MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-3 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MBSG: Jason Cummings (44')
MCFC: Jorge Pereya Diaz (53'), Bipin Singh (81'), Jakub Voitus (90+6')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALENGMAWIA RALTEY (MCFC)
MBSG: Vishal Kaith, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Subhasish Bose(c), Aniruddh Thapa(Sahal Abdul Samad), Deepak Tangri(Kiyan Nasiri), Joni Kauko, Liston Colaco, Dimirti Petratos, Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh.
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke(c), Thaer Kroma, Jose Luis Espinosa, Mehtab Singh, Lalengmawia Raltey, Alberto Nougera(Bipin Singh), Jayesh Rane(Vinit Rai), Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Vikram Pratap Singh, Jorge Pereya Diaz(Jakub Vojtus).
REFEREE: R Venkatesh.
In 2020-21 Mumbai City FC won the ISL final defeating Mohun Bagan by a margin of 2-1.
ISL: 2023-24
HONOURS OF ISL (2023-24)
*WINNERS OF ISL CUP: MUMBAI CITY FC (PLAYED 25 MATCHES, WON 17, DRAW 5, LOST 3.
*RUNNERS UP OF ISL CUP : MOHUN BAGAN SUPER GAINT (PLAYED 25 MATCHES, 16 WON, 3 DRAW, 6 LOST.
*WINNERS OF ISL LEAGUE SHEILD: MOHUN BAGAN SUPER GAINT (PLAYED 22 MATCHES, 15 WON, 3 DRAW, 4 LOST.
*WINNERS OF GOLDEN GLOVE: PHURBA LACHENPA: PLAYED 22 MATCHES, 42 SAVES, 9 CLEAN SHEETS. (MCFC)
*PLAYER OF THE LEAGUE : DIMITRI PETRATOS: PLAYED 23 MATCHES SCORED 10 GOALS, 7 ASSISTS, CHANCE CREATED 60.(MBSG)
*WINNERS OF GOLDEN BOOT: DIMITRIOS DIAMANTAKOS: 13 GOALS IN 17 MATCHES, 3 ASSISTS, CHANCE CREATED 24. (KBFC)
*EMERGING PLAYER OF THE LEAGUE: VIKRAM PRATAP SINGH: PLAYED 23 MATCHES, SCORED 8 GOALS, 4 ASSISTS, CHANCE CREATED 24. (MCFC)
*MAN OF THE FINAL: LALENGMAWIA RALTEY: PLAYED 23 MATCHES, SCORED 1 GOAL, 2 ASSISTS, CHANCE CREATED 17. (MCFC)
*BEST ELITE YOUTH DEVOLOPEMENT TEAM: BENGALURU FC
*BEST GAS ROOT PROGRAMME: FC GOA
*BEST PITCH: JAMSHEDPUR FC
90+9': FINAL SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-3 MUMBAI CITY FC
90+6': GOAL........... MCFC scored, leading by 3-1, Jakub Vojtus scored of a pass from Bipin Singh.
90+2': YELLOW CARD to Sahal Samad, he fouled Vikram Pratap.
90': 9 minutes added time.
87': Kiyan Nasiri was moving in sheer speed inside the MCFC half, but challenged by Rahul Bheke finally.
85': Jason Cummings shoots wide of the target of a pass from Manvir Singh from the right.
81': GOAL............ MCFC scored, leading by 2-1, Bipin Singh scored from a close range of a pass from Jakub Vojtus. The ball defected of Hector Yuste and went to unmarked Jakub who passed to Bipin to did the rest.
79': Mehtab Singh's header of a free kick from Lalrinzualla cleared by MBSG defense.
75': MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-1 MUMBAI CITY FC
74': Vikram Pratap's powerful shot from almost 25 yards hit Anwar Ali and went over the touch line.
70': YELLOW CARD to Jayesh Rane , he fouled Joni Kauko.
68': Hector Yuste's header of a corner kick from Dimitri Petratos missed the target .
65': YELLOW CARD to Vikram Pratap for play acting inside the MBSG 18 yards.
63': Chance for MCFC........Rahul Bheke wasted an easy chance of a pass from Alberto Nougera from a close range.
61': Jayesh Rane shoots wide of the target of a pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte from inside the 18 yards.
60': MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-1 MUMBAI CITY FC
56': Chance for MBSG.......Jason Cummings got past Tiri of a pass from Liston Colaco, but his shot was saved by Phurba Lachenpa.
53': GOAL.............. MCFC equalised , score 1-1, A long pass from Alberto Nougera from the midfield to Pereya Diaz inside the 18 yards of MBSG, Diaz got past Manvir Singh and Vishal Kaith and placed the ball in goal.
48': Subhasish Bose's right footed shot following a corner kick from Dimitri Petratos went wide.
47': Dimitri Petratos' free kick cleared by Tiri for a corner.
46': Jason Cummings was pulled down by Alberto Nougera, free kick to MBSG.
46': Second session starts. ,br> 45+4': HALF TIME SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
45': 4 minutes added time.
44': GOAL................. MBSG scored, leading by 1-0, Dimitri Petratos' powerful shot from outside the 18 yards was partially saved by Phurba Lachenpa, and on rushing Jason Cummings beat Tiri in speed and placed the ball at the far corner. JASON CUMMINGS SCORED HIS 12 GOAL OF THE COMPETETION
41': Chance for MBSG..........Liston Colaco's shot from the right of a pass from Anriddh Thapa blocked by Phurba Lachenpa.
38': Chance for MCFC..........Lalrinzualla Chhangte's left footed shot of a pass from Vikram Singh beat Vishal Kaith and hit the bar. Chhangte beat Subhasish Bose before he take a shot at goal.
33': MCFC are dominating right from the start of the match, had a number of positive moves so far in the match.
30': MOHUN BAGAN SG 0-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
30': Chance for MCFC.........Lalrinzualla Chhangte's left footed free kick hit the bar and went over the touch line.
29': Chance for MCFC...........A wrong pass from Subhasish Bose finds Rahul Bheke deep inside the MBSG half, Rahul send a forward pass to Lalrinzualla Chhangte , but Chhangte shoots wide with only Visal Kaith at his mercy.
28': A move by Vikram Pratap and Auia Raltey down the right flank, but Hector Yuste in control of the situation.
26': Lalrinzualla Chhangte's left footed free kick cleared by Joni Kaukao.
25': Jayesh Rane was fouled by Liston Colaco inside the MBSG half, free kick to MCFC>
22': Vikram Pratap's right footed shot of a pass from Pereya Diaz hit Anwar Ali and went over the goal line.
18': Vikram Pratap was trying to send a cross pass from the left of a pass from Mehtab Singh, but he was blocked by Anwar Ali.
15': MOHUN BAGAN SG 0-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
15': Mehtab Singh's header of a corner from Lalrinzualla Chhangte missed the target marginally.
14': A curling cross pass by Jayesh Rane of a pass from Pereya Diaz, but Hector Yuste cleared the ball for a corner.
12': A forward pass from Anwar Ali to Aniruddh Thapa in the right flank, but Thapa's lob was cleared by Tiri.
9': Lalrinzulla Chhangte was trying to find his way inside the 18 yards of MBSG, but he was challenged by Liston Colaco.
7': Rahul Bheke's low shot from outside the 18 yards of a pass from Apuia Raltey went wide of the target.
4': Tiri header went wide of the target of a free kick from Lalrinzualla Chhangte.
3': Alberto Nougera was brought down by Deepak Tangri deep inside the MBSG half, free kick to MCFC.
2': A forward pass from Aniruddh Thapa to Subhasish Bose in the left flank, but the ball rolled over the touch line.
0': Kick off at Kolkata.
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WE WANT TO COMPLETE THE CIRCLE AND DECIDE THE MATCH IN 45 MINUTES: ANTNIO HABAS
OUR APPROACH WILL BE DIFFERENT AND CONFIDENT FOR THE FINAL: PETR KRATKY
KFC NEWS DESK: Mohun Bagan SG are in front of creating a history. After winning the Durand Cup and ISL League Shield, the Mariners will have to cross the hurdle of Mumbai City FC before winning the ISL trophy at Vivekananda Yubabharati Kriangan on Saturday evening.
Incidentally, Mohun Bagan SG won the ISL LEAGUE SHEILD, on 15th of April by defeating Mumbai City FC in a closely contested match by a margin of 2-1 at Kolkata.
ATONIO HABAS IN ISL FINAL
Antonio Habas creates a record of being the only coach to be in the dugout in four Indian Super League finals.
2014: Won the ISL final by a margin of 1-0 when Atletico de Kolkata defeated Kerala Blasters FC.
2019-20: Won against Chennaiyin FC in the final by a margin of 3-1, The Spanish coach was in the dugout of ATK.
2020-21: ATK Mohun Bagan lost against Mumbai City FC by 1-2, Antonio Habas was the coach of the Kolkata side.
WINNERS OF ISL
2022-23: ATK Mohun Bagan 2(4)-2(3) Bengaluru FC
2021-22: Hyderabad FC 1(3)-1(1) Kerala Blasters
2020-21: Mumbai City FC 2-1 ATK Mohun Bagan
2019-20: ATK 3-1 Chennaiyin FC
2018-19: Bengaluru FC 1-0 FC Goa
2017-18: Chennaiyin FC 3-2 Bengaluru FC
2016: ATK 1(4)-1(3) Kerala Blasters
2015: Chennaiyin FC 3-2 FC Goa 2014: ATK 1-0 Kerala Blasters
ANTONIO HABAS IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
“There are no favourites for the final; neither do I want to be the favourite for the final. One move from the first minute to the last one can change the trajectory of the match. We have to be concentrated. In the final, there is no point in choosing one favourite. But, our team have the supporters on the stands and that will have a huge impact on the players playing on the field. We are stronger than last season. Mumbai City FC, too, have grown a lot in this period. With good players, you need a good organisation as well to succeed. You need strong commitment from the players on the field, on that given day.”
LEADING SCORERS OF MOHUN BAGAN SG (2023-24)
1. Jason Cummings : 11 GOALS IN 22 MATCHES.
2. Dimitrios Petratos: 10 GOALS IN 22 MATCHES.
LEADING SCORERS OF MUMBAI CITY FC (2023-24)
1. Lallianzuala Chhangte : 10 GOALS IN 24 MATCHES.
2. Jorge Pereyra Díaz : 9 GOALS IN 16 MATCHES.
LEADING SCORER IN ISL (2023-24)
DIMITRIOS DIAMANTAKOS: 13 GOALS IN 17 MATCHES
PETR KRATKY IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
Our players are all used to playing in front of full stadiums. In fact, it gives us extra motivation to do well, because that's why we play football. We work hard for that. We can’t wait to play football, play it our way, and if we focus on winning the game, everyone will enjoy it. I don’t think there’s extra pressure here, if anything, we are going to enjoy the moment. The support of our travelling supporters is going to be very important. We love them. We play for them and we want to hear them. Keep cheering for us, but we will be hearing them. Even though they are outnumbered, we know they are there to support us and we will do our best for them.”
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GOALS SCORED BY A TEAM IN ISL (2023-24)
1. Mohun Bagan Super Giant: 50 GOALS IN 24 MATCHES.
2. Mumbai City FC : 45 GOALS IN 24 MATCHES.
3. FC Goa: 43 GOALS IN 25 MATCHES.
MOHUN BAGAN SG VS MUMBAI CITY FC (MATCH RESULT SINCE 2021)
15.04.24: Mohun Bagan SG 2-1 Mumbai City FC(MBSG-WINNERS OF ISL LEAGUE SHEILD)
20.12.23: Mumbai City FC 2-1 Mohun Bagan SG
14.01.23: ATK Mohun Bagan 0-1 Mumbai City FC
06.11.22: Mumbai City FC 2-2 ATK Mohun Bagan
03.02.22: Mumbai City FC 1-1 ATK Mohun Bagan
01.12.21: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-5 Mumbai City FC
28.02.21: Mumbai City FC 2-0 ATK Mohun Bagan
11.01.21: ATK Mohun Bagan 0-1 MUmbai City FC
13.03.21: Mumbai City FC 2-1 ATK Mohun Bagan (ISL-FINAL)
The final will kick of at 7.30 PM in a Full House Yubabharati Kriangan on Saturday evening.
1ST SEMIFINAL: 2ND LEG
28.04.2024 (MATCH-138): MUMBAI CITY FC 2 (5) -0 (2) FC GOA (FT)
MCFC : Jorge Pereyra Díaz 69', Lallianzuala Chhangte 82'
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : Rahul Bheke ( MCFC)
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Thaer Krouma, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Apuia, Yoëll van Nieff, Jayesh Rane, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jorge Pereyra Díaz, Vikram Partap Singh
FCG : Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Rowllin Borges, Carl McHugh, Udanta Singh Kumam, Brandon Fernandes, Noah Sadaoui, C. M. Rodriguez
REFEREE : Aditya Purkayasta.
Mumbai City FC set up a finals date with the Mohun Bagan Super Giant after defeating FC Goa by 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 tonight. The Petr Kratky-coached side are thus set to rematch the Mariners for a shot at becoming the ISL Cup Winners after the Kolkata-based side beat them to become the ISL Champions earlier this month. Leading 3-2 from the first leg, a strike each by Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Lallianzuala Chhangte in the second half ensured that the Gaurs didn’t produce a late comeback, akin to the one that the Islanders had propped up in the reverse fixture in Goa.
Chhangte, with nine strikes to his name this term before this game, was a teasing presence around the defence of the Manolo Marquez-coached team. The star winger had scored 10 goals in ISL 2022-23, when he was crowned with the Golden Ball award. In certain phases of this season, it appeared that he would be unable to match up to his numbers from the last campaign.
However, his form picked up just as Mumbai City FC began gaining steam in the last few months, with Chhangte coming to their rescue in multiple important moments. Tonight was one of them, with his goal in the 83rd minute a result of the Gaurs exploring opportunities upfront after the overall aggregate tilted 4-2 against them after the opening strike by Diaz.
As the entire Islanders setup got pulled back behind to defend against the FC Goa offensive onslaught, the dynamic duo of Vikram Partap Singh and Chhangte teamed up to slice open the backline of the Gaurs. Vikram’s through ball met Chhangte, who eased past Ayush Dev Chhetri and Udanta Singh to find the back of the net for the Islanders for the 10th time in ISL 2023-24.
However, the foundation of that was set up by the opening goal from Diaz. Mumbai City FC overloaded the box with numbers upon sensing a goal-scoring opportunity from a corner kick in the 69th minute. Skipper Rahul Bheke, positioned on the far post, firmly headed the delivery that was stopped by FC Goa goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh. However, Diaz, staying true to his sharp scoring skills, lapped upon the rebound and netted it home from close range to help his men get a decisive foot forward in the proceedings. Finally, Mumbai City FC confirmed their placing in the summit clash with a thumping 5-2 victory on aggregate across both legs against the Gaurs.
SCORE OF FIRST LEG : MUMBAI CITY FC 3-2 FC GOA
AGGREGATE : MUMBAI CITY FC 5-2 FC GOA
PETER KRATKY IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
“I tell my boys on the bench that the way they come on the ground and make an impact is the most important thing. I’m very happy for my team and the boys, because they are very deserving of it.”
HEAD TO HEAD
Played – 25
Mumbai City FC – 11
FC Goa – 7
Draws – 7
MANALO MARQUEZ IN PRE MATCH PRESS CONFERENCE
I think I can do better substitutions, not only in the last game but also in matches that we have won. We are now here in this part, but maybe this is a reason we love football, because of these kinds of situations>”
2ND SEMIFINAL: 1ST LEG
24.04.2024 (MATCH-136): FC GOA 2-3 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
FCG : Boris Singh (16'), Brandon Fernandez (56') MCFC: Lalrinzualla Chhangte (90', 90+5'), Vikram Pratap Singh (90+2')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALRINZUALLA CHHANGTE (MCFC)
FCG : Dheeraj Singh, Seriton Fernandes, Odei Onaindia, Nim Dorjee Tamang, Jay Gupta, Carl McHugh, Borja Herrera( Carlos Martínez), Boris Singh Thangjam(Rowllin Borges), Brandon Fernandes(Raniyer Fernandez), Mohammad Yasir(Udanta Singh), Noah Sadaoui
MCFC : Phurba Tempa Lachenpa, Mehtab Singh(Jayesh Rane), Rahul Bheke, Tiri(Sanjeev Stalin), Akash Mishra, Apuia, Thaer Krouma, Yoell Van Nieff(Gurkirat Singh), Lallianzuala Chhangte, Jakub Vojtus(Bipin Singh) , Vikram Partap Singh.
REFEREE : PRATIK MONDOL
90+5': GOAL................. What a come back by MCFC........leading by 3-2, Lalrinzualla Chhangte scored of a forward pass from Jayesh Rane.
90+2': GOAL............... MCFC scored, score are level now 2-2, A powerful low shot from Gurkirat Singh was partially saved by Dheeraj Singh and Vikram Pratap scored of the defection.
90': GOAL................. MCFC reduced the margin 2-1, A forward pass from Jayesh Rane inside the 18 yards and Lalrinzualla Chhangte came between the two defenders got past Dheeraj Singh and placed the ball in goal.
56': GOAL..................... FCg increased the lead to 2-0, Brandon Fernandez received a forward pass from the midfield, covered a long space down the middle and placed the ball at the top corner of the net from outside the 18 yards.
16': GOAL................ FCG scored, leading by 1-0, Boris Singh scored from inside the six yards box following a cross pass from Md Yasir from the left.
PREVIEW
23.04.2023: FC Goa ended up securing 45 points in the 22 matches that they played in the league, only three behind the Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and two fewer than runners-up Mumbai City FC. They hit the back of the net 39 times, Noah and Carlos Martinez contributing with 11 and 10 strikes each.
Head-to-Head ( ISL)
Played – 24
Mumbai City FC WIN – 10
FC Goa WIN – 7
MATCH Draws – 7
Mumbai City FC were at the top of the game both defensively and offensively. They faced the fewest shots (231) and the least amongst them (64) on target, and kept the third-most clean sheets (8) in the tournament this term. The Islanders gave away only 19 goals in the league, in addition to netting 42 times with a shot conversion rate of 13.42%. They also created the most goal-scoring opportunities (216), and will hope to bring their A-game to the table at the Fatorda.
MUMBAI CITY FC, ODISHA FC, MOHUN BAGAN SG, FC GOA, KERALA BLASTERS FC & CHENNAIYIN FC QUALIFIED FOR THE SUPER SIX STAGE.
SCHEDULE FOR THE KNOCKOUT:
MOHUN BAGAN SG & MUMBAI CITY FC EARNED A DIRECT BERTH IN THE SEMINFINAL OF ISL AS THE TOP TWO TEAMS OF THE LEAGUE
*TEAMS FROM 3RD TO 6TH WIIL PLAY KNOCKOUT MATCH TO DECIDE THE OTHER TWO TEAMS FOR SEMIFINAL (FC GOA VS CHENNAIYIN FC & ODISHA FC VS KERALA BLASTERS FC)
* KNOCKOUT 1: 19TH APRIL, KNOCKOUT 2: 20TH APRIL
* SEMIFINAL 1ST LEG: 23RD & 24TH APRIL
* SEMIFINAL 2ND LEG: 28Th & 29TH APRIL
* FINAL: 4 TH MAY.
MOHUN BAGAN SUPER GIANT ARE THE WINNERS OF ISL LEAGUE SHEILD
15.04.2024 (MATCH-132) : MOHUN BAGAN SG 2-1 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MBSG: Liston Colaco (28'), Jason Cummings (80')
MCFC: Lalrinzualla Chhangtte (88')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: DIMITRI PETRATOS (MBSG)
MBSG: Vishal Kaith, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Subhasish Bose, Abhishek Suryavanshi (Deepak Tangri), Joni Kauko (Brandon Hamil), Liston Colaco(Asish Rai), Aniruddh Thapa(Hnamte), Dimitri Petrtos, Manvir Singh, Armando Sadiku (Jason Cummings).
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh(Valuia), Tiri(Jakub V), Akash Mishra, Alberto Nougera(Jayesh Rane), Yoell Van Neiff, Lalengmawia Ralte, Lalrinzualla Chhangtte, Pereya Diaz(Gurkirat Singh), Bipin Singh(Thaer Kromah).
REFEREE: R Venkatesh.
FINAL SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
90+10': Referee R Venkatesh blows the final whistle.
90+2': YELLOW CARD to Dimitri Petratos and Jason Cummings for misconduct in the field.
90+2': YELLOW CARD Phurba Lachenpa and Valpuia for misconduct in the field.
90+1': RED CARD Brondon Hamil, his second YELLOW CARD .
90': 8 minutes added time.
88': GOAL................ MCFC reduced the margin 1-2, Lalrinzualla Chhangtte's low shot of a defection of MBSG defense finds the target. ,br> 84': A cross pass from Jason Cummings from the left but no MBSG footballers were there, Rahul Bheke cleared the ball.
80': GOAL............... MBSG increased the lead to 2-0, A long pass from Dimitri Petratos from the left finds Jason Cummings inside the 18 yards, Cummings got past Van Neiff and placed the ball past Lachenpa.
79': YELLOW CARD to Brandon Hamil for rough play against Apuia Raltey.
78': Aniruddh Thapa's right footed shot of a defection from MCFC defense saved by Phurba Lachepa.
76': A cross from the right by Manvir Singh, but Jason cummings failed to make a contact, ball rolled over the goal line.
72': YELLOW CARD Yoell Van Neiff dangerous play against Deepak Tangri.
69': A forward pass from Manvir Singh to Dimitri Petratos inside the 18 yards but Phurba Lachenpa in control of the situation.
66': A forward pass from Jakub V to Pereya Diaz inside the 18 yards, but he was challenged by Hector Yuste.
63': MBSG are leading by a goal , MCFC are fighting hard to came back in the match.
60': MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
59': Armando sadiku's powerful shot of a pass from Joni Kauko missed the target marginally.
56': Lalrinzulla Chhangtte got past Subhasish Bose from the left went inside the 18 yards but Manvir Singh came from behind and cleared the ball.
53': Alberto Nougera got past a number of MBSG footballers down the middle and sends a pass inside the 18 yards, but Lalrinzualla Chhangtte was a bit slow in reacting, Vishal Kaith collects.
50': Peraya Diaz's cross pass from the left of a pass from Van Neiff collected by Vishal Kaith before Bipin Singh could create any danger.
46': Bipin Singh's cross pass of a pass from Van Neiff from the left beat Vishal Kaith but Hector Yuste cleared the ball from the goal line.
46': Second session kicks off.
45+4': HALF TIME SCORE: MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
45': 4 minutes added time.
43': Chance wasted by MCFC..........Lalrinzualla Chhangtte failed to convert of a pass from Perara Diaz from a close range with only Vishal Kaith in front of him.
42': Armando Sadiku's header of a cross from Subhasish Bose went wide of the target.
38': YELLOW CARD to Manvir Singh, rough play against Apuia Raltey.
36': Van Neiff's powerful long ranger from almost 40 yards punched away by Vishal Kaith and Hector Yuste cleared the ball.
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33': Lalrinzualla Chhangtte's low shot from outside the 18 yards of a pass from Van Neiff went straight to Visal Kaith.
30': MOHUN BAGAN SG 1-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
28': GOAL................ MBSG scored, leading by 1-0, Liston Colaco received a pass from Dimitri Petratos from the middle, got past Mehtab Singh and scored of a powerful angular shot.
26': A powerful shot by Metab Singh from outside the 18 yards, Vishal collects the ball in second attempt.
24': A long pass from the left to Aniruddh Thapa inside the 18 yards, but the ball went over the goal line.
20': Chance for MBSG...........Liston Colaco's header of a cross pass from Dimitri Petratos from the right beat Phurba Lachenpa and hit the post.
18': YELLOW CARD to Subhasish Bose, he pulled down Lalrinzualla Chhangtte from behind.
15': MOHUN BAGAN SG 0-0 MUMBAI CITY FC
14': Mehtab Singh's header of a freekick from Pereya Diaz went straight to Vishal Kaith.
13': Lalrinzullla Chhangtte was brought down inside the MBSG half by Subhasish Bose, freekick to MCFC
11': A cross pass from Joni Kauko of a pass from Manvir Singh inside the 18 yards, but Tiri in control of the situation.
9': Pereya Diaz was trying to find his way down the left of a pass from Bipin Singh, But Anwar Ali blocked the area.
6': Bipin Singh got past Anwar Ali from the left of a pass from Alberto Nougera, but his cross pass was cleared by Subhasish Bose.
3': A forward pass from Alberto Nougera to Bipin Singh inside the 18 yards, but Hector Yuste in control of the situation.
2': Manvir Singh got past Akash Mishra of a long lob from Subhasish Bose, but his cross pass cleared by Mehtab Singh.
0': Kick off at Kolkata.
***It is almost a Full House here at Kolkata.
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14.04.24: Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC are ready to play the all important league match of the 2023-24 edition of Indian Super League at Vivekananda Yubabharati Kriangan Kolkata on Monday evening.
Mumbai City FC are the holders of the ISL League Winners Shield, A point on Monday evening will help them to create history, as they will then clinch their 3rd league Shield, and it will also be the first time a team will win it in consecutive seasons.
Mumbai City FC are leading the lSL league table with 47 points, while Mohun Bagan SG are in second position with 45 points , will battle for honour.
EQUATION OF THE MATCH
**It is a must win situation for the Mariners for the League Shield tille,while Mumbai City FC requires a draw for the tittle.
** Mohun Bagan SG requires a win for a direct berth in the semi final. Mohun Bagan SG and FC Goa are on 45 points, but FC Goa is maintaining a better goal difference.
MOHUN BAGAN SG VS MUMBAI CITY FC (MATCH RESULT SINCE 2021)
20.12.23: Mumbai City FC 2-1 Mohun Bagan SG
14.01.23: ATK Mohun Bagan 0-1 Mumbai City FC
06.11.22: Mumbai City FC 2-2 ATK Mohun Bagan
03.02.22: Mumbai City FC 1-1 ATK Mohun Bagan
01.12.21: ATK Mohun Bagan 1-5 Mumbai City FC
28.02.21: Mumbai City FC 2-0 ATK Mohun Bagan
11.01.21: ATK Mohun Bagan 0-1 MUmbai City FC
13.03.21: Mumbai City FC 2-1 ATK Mohun Bagan (ISL-FINAL)
Mohun Bagan SG did not won against Mumbai City FC since last eight matches.
COACHES REACTION BEFORE THE MATCH
MANUEL PEREZ: "Mumbai City FC are a very good team with many good players. They are unbeaten and also in the top-two spots since a long time now. We’ll try to help our players in ways they can do better tomorrow.”
PETR KRATKY: “It feels very good to be in this position, it is always a privilege to be high up on the ladder, and it is an exciting time for us. But, we must appreciate this opportunity, as it doesn’t come around very often. Mohun Bagan game is important for us, just that the occasion is a little different and we are ready.”
“There has been change in Mohun Bagan for a reason, and I think it has been a positive change from their perspective. They have made changes in the formations and they have bounced back in the season.”
“The pressure of the crowd and the reaction for all the players will be different of course, but I really like playing in front of a packed stadium, and when they are all against us, it is about our mental strength and how strong we are during the game.”
08.04.2024 (MATCH-124) : MUMBAI CIRY FC 2-1 ODISHA FC (FT)
MCFC: Pereya Diaz (22'), Lalrinzualla Chhangte (61')
OFC: Diego Maricio (25')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALRINZUALLA CHHANGTE (MCFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Akash Mishra, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Yoell Van Neiff, Vikram Pratap Singh, Alberto Nougera, Lalengmawia Ralte, Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Pereya Diaz.
OFC: Amrinder Singh, Amay Ranawade, Carlos Delgado, Motarda Fall, Jerry Lalrinzualla, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Lenny Rodgigues. Isak Raltey, Princeton Rebello, Roy Krishna, Diego Maricio.
REFEREE: Pratik Mondal.
61': GOAL............... MCFC scored, leading by 2-1, Lalrinzualla Chhangte increased the lead with a powerful shot from inside the 18 yards.
25': GOAL........... OFC equalised.....1-1, Diego Maricio received a wrong pass from Phurba Lachenpa and scored from the top of the 18 yards.
22': GOAL............ MCFC scored, leading by 1-0, Pereya Diaz scored of a cross pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte from the right.
01.04.2024 (MATCH-116): HYDERABAD FC 0-3 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MCFC: Lalrinzualla Chhangte (18'), Mehtab Singh (31'), Pereya Diaz (P-89')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALRINZUALLA CHHANGTE (MCFC)
HFC : Laxmikant Kattimani, Md Sajad, Alex Saji, Joao Victor, Mark Zothanpuia (Amon Lepcha), Lalchhanhima Sailo, Makhan Chhote, Ramhlunchhunga Hmar (Cris Sherpa), Jeremy Zohminghlua, Joseph Sunny (Abijith PA), Md Rabeeh(Aron Vanlalrinchhana).
MCFC :Phurba Lachenpa, Hmingthanmawia Ralte (Sanjeev Stalin), Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra, Thaer Krouma, Jayesh Rane (Alberto Noguera), Jakub Vojtus(Bipin Singh) , Pereya Diaz (Gurkirat Singh), Vikram Pratap Singh (Vinit Rai), Lalrinzualla Chhangte,
REFEREE :Pranjal Banerjee.
89': GOAL.............. MCFC leading by 3-0, Pereya Diaz converts the penalty.
88': PENALTY for MCFC, Vikram Pratap was pulled down from behind by Alex Saji.
31': GOAL.................... MCFC doubled the lead, Mehtab Singh's header from a close range of a corner from Thaer Krouma finds the target.
18': GOAL................... MCFC scored, leading by 1-0, Lalrinzualla Chhangte scored from the top of the 18 yards following a forward pass from Vikram Pratap.
12.03.2024 (MATCH 110): MUMBAI CITY FC 4-1 NORTH EAST UNITED (FT)
MCFC : Vikram Pratap Singh (3',10',80'), Yoell Van Neiff (P-45+7)
NEUFC: Jithin M.S. (79')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: VIKRAM PRATAP SINGH (MCFC)
MCFC:
NEUFC : Gurmeet Singh, Buanthanglun Samte(Tondonba Singh), Michel Zobaco, Ashir Aktar, Dinesh Singh, Marcanton Nickson(Gani Nigam) , Md Ali Bemammer, Jithin M.S., Phalguni Singh(Parthib Gogoi) , Reedem Talang(Manvir Singh), Nestor Albiach.
REFEREE: R Venkatesh.
90+2': RED CARD to Parthib Gogoi, his second Yellow Card, he hits Lalrinzualla dangerously.
80': GOAL........... MCFC scored, leading by 4-1, Vikram Pratap Singh scored of a right footed shot from the middle of the 18 yards of a cross pass from Yoell Van Neiff. Vikram Pratap scored a hatrik in the match.
79': GOAL............. NEUFC equalised a goal, score 1-3, Jithin M.S. scored of a pass from Gani Nigam.
45+7': GOAL.............. MCFC scored the third goal of the match. Yoell Van Neiff coverts the penalty.
10': GOAL................. MCFC scored, leading by 2-0, Vikram Pratap Singh scored of a header after a shot from Lalrinzuzlla Chhangte's shot defected of the goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh.
3': GOAL................ MCFC scored an early goal, Vikram Pratap scored of a pass from Yoell Van Neiff.
08.03.2024 (MATCH 106): JAMSHEDPUR FC 1-1 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
JFC: Javier Severio (60')
MCFC Lalrinzualla Chhangte (74')
RED CARD : Daniel Chima Chukwu ( 82' - JFC)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: ALBERTO NOUGERA (MCFC)
JFC : T.P.Rahanesh, P.C.Laldinpuia (Jitendra Singh) , Pratik Chaudhury, Md Uvais, Pravat Lakra, Jeremy Monzorro, Elsinho Dias, Rei Tachikawa(Javier Severio), Imran Khan (Alen Stevanovic 82'***), Md Sanan (Nikhil Barla), Daniel Cheema.
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Mehtab Singh, Thaer Krouma, Tiri, Akash Mishra, Yoell Van Neiff, Alberto Nougera(Gurkirat Singh) , Vinit Rai(Lalengmawia Ralte) , Bipin Shingh, Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Vikram Pratap Singh.
REFEREE: Ashwin Kanojia.
82': *** Daniel Chima Chukwu was shown a red card but Jamshedpur coach Khalid Jamil took off Imran Khan and put foreigner Alen Stevanovic. It brought the number of foreigners on the field to four - which is in breach of ISL rules.
74': GOAL............... MCFC equalised 1-1, Lalrinzualla Chhangte'e left footed shot of a cross pass from Vikram Pratap from the right finds the target.
60': GOAL................ JFC are now leading by 1-0, Javier Severio scored from a close distance of a cross pass from Muhammed Uvais.
02.03.2024 (MATCH 100) : PUNJAB FC 2-3 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MCFC: Lalrinzualla Chhangte (16'), Iker Guarrotxena (53', 64')
PFC: M. Talal (37'), W. Jordán (39')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: JAYESH RANE (MCFC)
PFC: Ravi Kumar, Md Salah, Dimitris Chatziisaias(Juan Mera), Suresh Meetai, Tondomba Singh, Asish Pradhan(Sahil Tavora), Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky Sabong(Melroy Assisi), Wilmar Gill, Madih Talal, Luca Majcen.
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Akash Mishra, Thaer Krouma, Mehtab Singh, Rahul (Valpuia), Jayesh Rane(Vikram Partap Singh), Yoell Van Neiff, Alberto Nougera, Lalrinzualla Chhangte(Vinit Rai), Iker Guarrotxena(Tiri), Bipin Singh(Gurkirat Singh) .
REFEREE: Tesaj Nagvenkar.
64': GOAL............ MCFC scored, leading by 3-2, Iker Guarrotxena scored of a forward pass from Jayesh Rane.
53': GOAL.............. MCFC equalised 2-2, Iker Guarrotxena's scored of a defection of PFC defense.
39': GOAL........... PFC leading 2-1, Wilmar Gill scored of a perfect header of a cross pass from the right by Wilmar Gill.
37': GOAL............. PFC equalised 1-1, Madih Talal scored of a pass from Wilmar Gill from inside the 18 yards.
16': GOAL............ MCFC leading by 1-0, Lalrinzualla Chhangte scored of a pass from Bipin Singh.
28.02.2024 (MATCH 97) : MUMBAI CITY FC 1-1 FC GOA (FT)
MCFC: Vikram Pratap Singh (46')
FCG: Md Yasir (61')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: JOSE LUIS ESPINOSA (MCFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke(Vinit Rai), Mehtab Singh, Jose Luis Espinosa, Akash Mishra, Alberto Nugera, Yoell Van Neiff(Thaer Krouma), Jayesh Rane(Ayush Chhikara, Gurkirat Singh), Vikram Pratap(Lallianzuala Chhangte), Iker Guarrotxena, Bipin Singh.
FCG: Dhreej Singh, Seriton Fernandez, Nim Dorji Tamang, Odei Inaindia, Jay Gupta, Md Yasir(Brison Fernandez), Paulo Retre(Broja Herara), Rowlin Borges(Raynier Fernandes), Boris Singh(Udanta Singh), Carlos Martinez, Noah Wail.
REFEREE: Pratik Mondal.
61': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. FCG equalised 1-1, Md Yasir's left footed shot from inside the 18 yards of a cross from Carlos Martinez finds the target.
45': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC scored, leading by 1-0, Vikram Pratap scored from inside the 6 yards of a pass from Bipin Singh.
23.02.2024 (MATCH 91) : CHENNAIYIN FC 0-2 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MCFC: Bipin Singh (71', 90+1')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: BIPIN SINGH (MCFC)
CFC : Debjit Majumdar, Akash Sangwan, Lasar Cirkovic (Jordan Murray), Ryan Edwards (Jordan Murray), Sarthak Golui, Jiteswar Singh (Mobashir Rahman), Cornor Sheilds, Faruk Choudhury (Bikash Yumnam), Raphel Crivellaro, Neenthoi Metai (Vincy Barretto), Rahim Ali (Irfan Yadwad) .
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Akash Mishra, Mehtab Singh (Tiri), Thaer Krouma, Rahul Bheke, Alberto Nougera, Yoell Van Neiff (Jayesh Rane), Apuia Ralte, Vikram Pratap, Lalrinzualla Chhangte (Bipin Singh), Iker Guarrotxena
REFEREE: Rahul Kumar Gupta.
90+1': GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC increased the lead 2-0, Bipin Singh received a long pass from Rahul Bheke, got past Akash Sangwan and placed the ball at the near corner of the net.
71': GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC are leading by 1-0, Bipin Singh's left footed shot following a cross pass from Alberto Nougera finds the target at the bottom corner of the net.
54': Lalrinzuala Chhangte missed the penalty.
53': PENALTY for MCFC, Thaer Krouma was pulled from behind by Sarthak Golui.
18.02.2024 (MATCH 88) : MUMBAI CITY FC 2-0 BENGALURU FC (FT)
MCFC: Vikram Pratap Singh (42, 58')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: VIKRAM PRATAP SINGH (MCFC)
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Hmingthanmawia Ralte(Thaer Krouma), Luis Espinosa , Akash Mishra(Mehtab Singh), Apuia Ralte, Yoell Van Neiff, Alberto Noguera(Jayesh Rane), Vikram Pratap Singh (Bipin Singh), Lalrinzualla Chhangte( Sanjeev Stalin), Iker Guarrotxena.
BFC : Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Nikhil Poojary, Chinlenasena Singh, Alexander Zovanovic, Roshan Singh, Suresh Singh, Harsh Patre(Monirul Molla), Shilvaldo Singh(Lalremtluanga Fanai), Ryan Willams, Sunil Chetri(Javi Hernández), Oliver Drost(Sivasakthi Narayanan).
REFEREE: Pranjal Banerjee.
58': GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC increased the lead 2-0, A pass from Iker Guarrotxena inside the 18 yards and Vikram Pratap scored his second goal of the match from a close range.
42': GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC leading by 1-0, A cross from the right by Lalrinzualla Chhangte and Vikram Pratap scored of a powerful shot from the center of the 18 yards.
13.02.2024 (MATCH 82) :EAST BENGAL FC 0-1 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MCFC: Iker Guarrotxena (24')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: IKER GUARROTXENA (MCFC)
EBFC: Prabsukhan Singh Gill, Nishu Kumar(Md Rakip), Hijaji Maher, Gursimrat Singh Gill(Victor Vasquez), Manda Rao Desai, Edwin Sedney(Lal Chulununga), Ajay Chhetri(Nandha Kumar Sekar), Souvik Chakraborty, Mahesh Singh, V.P. Suhair(Vishnu P.V.), Felicio Brown.
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke(Valuia Raltey), Luis Espinosa, Thaer Krouma, Akash Mishra, Alberto Nougera(Vinit Rai), Apuia Ralte, Jayesh Rane(Ayush Chhikara), Iker Guarrotxena, Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Vikram Pratap (Gurkirat Singh).
REFEREE: R Venkatesh.
90+7': FINAL SCORE: EAST BENGAL FC 0-1 MUMBAI CITY FC
90': 7 minutes added time.
90': A brilliant save by Gill .Lalrinzualla Chhangte received a long pass from Apuia Raltey from the midfield got past Mandar Rao , but Gill came out in time and denied Chhangte.
87': YELLOW CARD to Alberto Nougera, he fouled Vishnu P.V.
83': Victor Vasques shot of a pass from Nanda Kummar Sekar missed the target by an inch.
80': YELLOW CARD to Mahesh Singh, he pulled down Jayesh Rane from behind.
79': A cross pass from Lal Chulununga to Vishnu P.V. inside the 18 yards, Vishu should have a shot at goal but he passes the ball to Nandha Kumar Sekar and the ball was finally cleared by Rahul Bheke.
74': A cross pass from Mahesh Singh to Nandha Kumar Sekar inside the 18 yards, but Nandha was slow in reacting, ball cleared by Akash Mishra.
70': YELLOW CARD to Lal Chulununga, he fouled Gurkirat Singh.
67': Lalrinzualla Chhangte's shot of a defection from Hijaji Maher defense blocked by Mandar Rao.
64': Iker Guarrotxena was moving dangerously inside the EBFC half of a pass from Vikram Pratap, but Hijaji Maher came from behind and cleared the ball.
61': YELLOW CARD to Hijaji Maher , he pulled down Iker Guarrotxena.
59': Iker Guarrotxena's low powerful shot of a pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte hit the side net.
54': A forward pass from Vishnu P.V, to Felicio Brown in an open space but Akash Mishra cleared the ball.
52': Lalrinzualla Chhangte's freekick blocked by EBFC defense.
51': MCFC earned a freekick as Alberto Neugora was fouled by Ajay Chhetri.
49': A free kick from the right by Nishu Kumar deep inside the MCFC half, but Phurba Lachenpa came out in time to collect the ball.
46': Second session kicks off. ,br> 45+2': HALF TIME SCORE: EAST BENGAL FC 0-1 MUMBAI CITY FC
45': 2 minutes added time.
41': EBFC earned a corner .Ajay chhetri's corner kick cleared by Luis Espinosa.
39': YELLOW CARD to Ahash Mishra, rough tackle to Edwin Sedney.
37': A forward pass from Gursimrat Gill to V.P. Suhair down the right, but the ball went over the goal line.
33': Iker Guarrotxena shot of a pass from Vikram Pratap beat Gill and hit the bar.
30': It is half an hour in the match, EBFC yet to settle down in the match. MCFC hardly gave any space to EBFC to settle down.
27': Chance for MCFC ..Jayesh Rane shoots wide of a cross pass from Akash Mishra.
24': GOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL . MCFC scored, Iker Guarrotxena received a lob from Alberto Nougera and places the ball past Gill into the far corner.
19': Felicio Brown had a long run down the right of a forward pass from Souvik Chakraborty but he was challenged by Thaer Krouma .
16': Iker Guarrotxena acrobatic effort of a long throw from Lalrinzualla Chhangte missed the target.
12': Vikram Pratap covered a long space down the left of a forward pass from Jayesh Rane, got past Gursimrat Gill, but finally Ajay Chhetri saved the situation.
8': MCFC are creating pressure in EBFC central defense right from the kick off.
6': Iker Guarrotxena's push of a cross pass from Vikram Pratap from the left saved by Gill.
4': lalrinzualla Chhangte's curling corner kick from the left claered by Ajay Chhetri.
2': Vikram Pratap was trying to move deep inside the EBFC half of a pass from akash Mishra, but Mandar Rao blocked the area.
0': kick off at Kolkata.
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POSITION IN ISL (2023-24)
EAST BENGAL FC: 12 Points from 12 matches.
MUMBAI CITY FC: 22 Points from 12 matches.
LAST MATCH SCORE:
16.12.2024: (ISL) MUMBAI CITY FC 0-0 EAST BENGAL FC (MUMBAI)
COACHES COMMENT BEFORE THE MATCH
CARLES CUADRAT
"We have been demanding a lot of efforts from our players in the last few weeks. We will be using players who have been a part of the squad but have not gotten many minutes so far.”
HEAD TO HEAD (ISL)
TOTAL MATCHES: 7
EAST BENGAL FC WON: 1
MUMBAI CITY FC WON: 4
TIED MATCHES: 2
PETER KRATKY
"We have had a good week of preparation. The boys are looking very good, sharp, so the recourse has been very good in terms of preparation for the next game."
INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE 2023-24 (MUMBAI CITY FC)
04.02.2024 (MATCH-74) : MUMBAI CITY FC 2-3 JAMSHEDPUR FC (FT)
MCFC: Jose Luis (14'), Alberto Noguera (32')
JFC: Imran Khan (55'), Jeremy Monzorro (59',P-87')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: JEREMY MONZORRO (JFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Jose Luis(Franklin Nazareth), Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Yoell Van Neiff, Vikram Pratap(Iker Guarrotxena), Lalengmawia Ralte, Alberto Neugora, Lalrinzuzlla Chhangte, Ayush Chhikara(Bipin Singh).
JFC: T.P.Rahanesh, Md Uvais, Pratik Chowdhury, Elsinho Dias, Provat Lakra, Jeremy Monzorro, Jitendra Singh(Pachuau.Laldinpuia), Imran Khan(Nikhil Barla), Rei Tachikawa(Javier Severio), Saiminlen Doungel(Md Sanan), Daniel Cheema.
REFEREE: Senthil Nathan S.
87': GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL JFC leading 3-2, Jemery Monzorro converts the penalty.
85': PENALTY for JFC, Daniel Cheema was brought down from behind by Mehtab Singh.
59': GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. JFC equalised 2-2, Jeremy Monzorro's powerful shot of a pass from Md Sanan beat Lachenpa.
55': GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. JFC scored and reduced the margin. Imran Khan's left footed shot of a defection finds the target.
32': GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC increased the lead 2-0, Alberto Noruera's header of a cross pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte finds the target.
14': GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC leading by 1-0, A cross from the right by Van Neiff following a corner kick was perfectly headed by Jose Luis at the far corner of the net.
28.12.2023 (MATCH-66) :MUMBAI CITY FC 3-0 CHENNAIYIN FC (FT)
MCFC : Lalrinzualla Chhangte (51'), Vikram Pratap (P-80',90')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : VIKRAM PRATAP (MCFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Yoell Van Neiff, Apuia Ralte(Vinit Rai), Nasser El Khayati(Jayesh Rane), Vikram Pratap, Lalrinzualla Chhangte, (Seilenthang Lotjem), Diaz(Gurkirat Singh).
CFC: Debjit Majumdar, Bikash Yannam, Lazar Circivic(Cristian Battocchio), Sarthak Dolui, Jiteswar Singh (Alexander Jesuraj), Ayush Adhikary, Raphel Crivellaro(Connor Shields), Ninthoi Metai(Irfan Yadwad), Rahim Ali (Vincy Barretto), Jordan Murray.
REFEREE : Pratik Mondal.
90' GOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC scored the third goal of the match, A forward pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte and Gurkirat Singh got past two CFC defenders and placed the ball in goal.
80': GOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC increased the lead to 2-0, Vikram Pratap converts the penalty.
79': PENALTY for MCFC, Gurkirat Singh brought down inside the 18 yards by Sarthak Dolui.
51': GOOOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC are leading by 1-0, Lalrinzualla Chhangte scored of a cross pass from Rahul Bheke.
24.12.2023 (MATCH-63) : KERALA BLASTERS FC 2-0 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
KBFC: Dimitrious Diamantakos (11'), Kwame Peprah(45+5')
KBFC: Sachin Suresh, Naocha Singh(Sandeep Singh), Marko Leskovic(Prabir Das, Milos Drincic, Pritam Kotal, Md Aimen(Ishan Pandita) , Vibin Mohanan(Md Azhar), Danish Farook, Rahul K.P, Dimitrious Diamantakos(Daisuke Sakai), Kwame Peprah.
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Hmingthanmawia Ralte(Ayush Chhikara), Tiri (Franklin Nazareth), Mehtab Singh, Roystyn Griffiths(El Khawati), Jayesh Rane(Sanjeev Stalin), Apuia Ralte, Yoell Van Neiff, Bipin Singh(Vinit Rai), Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Pereya Diaz.
REFEREE: Harish Kundu.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: KWAME PEPRAH (KBFC)
45+5': GOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL.. KBFC scored the second goal, leading by 2-0, A pass from Dimitrious Diamantakos to Kwame Peprah inside the 18 yards, Kwame Peprah scored of low powerful shot at the far corner of the net.
11': GOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. KBFC leading 1-0, A cross from the left by Kwame Peprah from the left inside the 18 yards, Dimitrious Diamantakos came between Mehtab Singh and Jayesh Rane and place and scored the goal.
20.12.2023 (MATCH-58) :MUMBAI CITY FC 2-1 MOHUN BAGAN SG (FT)
MBSG: Jason Cummings (25')
MCFC Greg Stewart (43'), Bipin Singh (72')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : MEHTAB SINGH (MCFC)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Rostyn Griffiths, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra, Apuia Ralte, Yoell Van Nieff, Greg Stewart, Lalrinzualla Chhangte(Valpuia, Vikram Pratap), Bipin Singh, Periya Diaz(Tiri).
MBSG: Vishal Kaith, Asish Rai, Brandon Hamil, Hector Yuste, Subhasish Bose(Sumit Rathi), Aniruddh Thapa, Deepak Tangri(Armando Sadiku), Hugo Boumous(Kiyan Nassiri), Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh(Ravi Rana), Jason Cummings (Dimitri Petratos).
REFEREE: Rahul Kumar Gupta.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF ISL(PROBLABLY IN INDIAN FOOTBALL) 7 FOOTBALLERS WERE SHOWN RED CARD DURING AND AT THE END OF THE MATCH
90+10': After End of Match. RED CARD to Rahul Bheke ( MSFC) for misconduct after the final whistle His second YELLOW CARD.
90+10': After End of Match. RED CARD to Hector Yuste ( MBSG) for misconduct after the final whistle His second YELLOW CARD.
90+10': After End of Match. RED CARD to Vikram Pratap Singh ( MCFC) for misconduct after the final whistle His second YELLOW CARD.
FINAL SCORE: MUMBAI CITY FC 2-1 MOHUN BAGAN SG
90+7': YELLOW CARD to Armando Sadiku for pushing injured Apuia Ralte.
90+4': Kiyan Nasiri received a pass from Armando Sadiku got past Tiri but he was finally denied by Rahul Bheke.
90+2': YELLOW CARD to Ravi Rana, rough play against Rahul Bheke.
90': 8 minutes added time.
89': A brilliant save by Phurba Lachenpa, saved a powerful shot from Kiyan Nasiri of a pass from Aniruddh Thapa.
88': RED CARD to Greg Stewart (MCFC) for play acting, His second YELLOW CARD
87': YELLOW CARD to Phurba Lachenpa for time wasting.
84': YELLOW CARD to Vikram Pratap for time wasting.
81': Petratos left footed shot from inside the 18 yards of a cross pass from Kiyan Nasiri from the right defected of Roystn Griffiths and went over the touch line.
78' MCFC are in control of the proceeding leading against 9 men MBSG.
73': GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLL. MCFC leading by 2-1, Bipin Singh's shot from age of the 18 yards of a corner from Greg Stewart defected of Aniruddh Thapa and went into the far corner of the net.
72': A good cross pass from the right by Vikram Pratap to Bipin Singh inside the 18 yards, but Hector Yuste.
70': YELLOW CARD to Greg Stewart for rough paly against Subhasish Bose.
66': Dimitri Petratos got past Valpuia from the right, send a cross pass inside the 18 yards, but Mehtab Singh in control of the situation.
61': A cross pass from the left by Bipin Singh from the left, but Vishal Kaith came out in time to collect the bal as a number of MBSG footballers were there.
57': RED CARD to Liston Colaco (MBSG) for mis conduct with the Referee. MBSG ARE DOWN TO 9 MEN
56': YELLOW CARD to Subhasish Bose, rough play against Valpuia.
54': RED CARD to Asish Rai ( MBSG), he fouled Peraya Diaz dangerously from behind. THE TEAMS ARE DOWN TO 10 MEN
51': Bipin Singh got Past Asish Rai in sheer speed from the left and send a cross pass inside the 18 yards to Peraya Diaz, but Hector Yuste cleared the ball.
48': A forward pass from Subhasish Bose to Hugo Boumous in the left flank, but Valpuia denied him and cleared the ball.
46': Second session kicks off.
45+4': HALF TIME SCORE: MUMBAI CITY FC 1-1 MOHUN BAGAN SG
45+4': YELLOW CARD to Pereya Diaz for arguing with the Referee.
45+3': YELLOW CARD to Deepak Tangri, rough play against Greg Stewart.
45': 4 minutes added time.
43': GOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL. MBFC equalised 1-1, A cross from the left by Bipin Singh, and Greg Stewart came from behind and scored of a perfect header .
41': Valuia snatched a ball from Liston Colaco got past Subhasish Bose from the right but his pass went over the goal line.
37': Van Nieff's shot from almost 25 yards of a pass from Greg Stewart missed the target.
33': A cross pass from Apuia Ralte from the right, Bipin Singh was going for the ball, but denied by Aniruddh Thapa.
29': Subhasish Bose's header of a free kick from Liston Colaco went inside the goal, but he was ruled offside by the Referee.
28': Liston Colaco was fouled by Valpuia, free kick to MBSG outside the 18 yards.
25': GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL. MBSG leading by 1-0, A cross pass from the left by Liston Colaco inside the 6 yards box, Roystyn Griffiths failed to clear the ball and Jason Cummings scored easily.
23': Manvir Singh failed to control the ball of a pass from Manvir Singh from the right with Lachenpa in front of him.
21': Peraya Diaz got past Aniruddh Thapa and had a shot at goal, but the ball went wide.
16': Manvir Singh's cross pass of a forward pass from Asish Rai blocked by Mehtab Singh.
13': RED CARD to Akash Mishra ( MBSG) he hits Manvir Singh in his back dangerously.
11'; A cross pass from Hugo Boumous's from the right of a pass from Manvir Singh cleared by Mehtab Singh.
9': Liston's cross pass from the left cleared by Mehtab Singh as Jason Cummings was rushing for the ball.
7': A cross pass from the left by Bipin Singh of a pass from Pereya Diaz, Subasish Bose cleared the ball and avoid danger in front of MBSG goal.
5': A forward pass from Van Nieff to Bipin Singh down the left, but Vishal Kaith was alert on the occasion, he collects the ball.
2': Van Nieff's curling shot from outside the 18 yards of a pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte missed the target by an inch.
0-: Match started at Mumbai.
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UPDATED RANKING (2023-24)
MUMBAI CITY FC: Placed at 5th position with 16 points from 8 matches.
MOHUN BAGAN SG: Placed at 3rd position with 19 points from 7 matches.
HEAD TO HEAD
TOTAL MATCHES: 7
MUMBAI CITY FC WON: 5
MOHUN BAGAN SG WON: 0
MATCHES TIED: 2
MUMBAI CITY FC SCORED: 14 GOALS
MOHUN BAGAN SG SCORED: 5 GOALS
MOHUN BAGAN SG YET TO WON A MATCH AGAINST MUMBAI CITY FC IN ISL
SCORE OF THE LAST MATCH
14.01.2023: (KOLKATA) - MOHUN BAGAN 0-1 MUMBAI CITY FC
COACHES COMMENT BEFORE THE MATCH
PETR KRATKY: “Mohun Bagan are one of the top teams. We are excited to play them. It’s an event that we are waiting for because it’s a celebration of football. Our way will not change. We will defend properly, but we will work on the way in which we can score more goals and create more goal-scoring opportunities.”
JUAN FERRANDO: “I think every match is different. In the last match (against East Bengal FC), it is true that they drew but they had a lot of opportunities and missed so many clear chances. This is the truth. In this case, I’m thinking about their team and my plan. Mumbai are a strong team at home and it’s difficult to play away.”
16.12.2023 (MATCH-55) : MUMBAI CITY FC 0-0 EAST BENGAL FC (FT)
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Mehtab Singh(Lalrinzualla Chhangte) , Akash Mishra(Vikram Pratap), Apuia Ralte, Bipin Singh, Yoell Van Nieff(Roystyn Griffiys) , Jayesh Rane(Vinit Rai), Greg Stewart(El Kyayati), Pereya Diaz.
EBFC: Prabsukan Gill, Nishu Kumar, Lal Chungnunga, Hijaji Maher, Mandar Rao Desai, Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakraborty, Broja Herara(Javier Severio), Vishnu T.P(NandhaKumar Sekar), Mahesh Singh, Cleiton Silva.
REFEREE: Ashwin Mohanlal Kanojia.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: HIJAJI MAHER (EBFC)
90+8': FINAL SCORE: MUMBAI CITY FC 0-0 EAST BENGAL FC
90+6': Peraya Diaz got past Mandar Rao and had a shot at goal, but Gill saved the situation.
90+2': Chance for EBFC ..Nandhakumar's shot from inside the 18 yards of a pass from Mahesh Singh blocked by Tiri and denied EBFC.
90': 8 minutes added time.
88': Chance for EBFC ...Cleiton Silva's ran between Tiri and Roystn Griffts and had a shot at goal of a pass from NandhaKumar Sekar saved by Lachenpa.
85': Javier Severio failed to control the ball at the age of 18 yards of a pass from NandhaKumar Sekar. 81': Apuia Ralte's powerful shot of a pass from Tiri saved by Gill brillantly.
77': MCFC are in continuous attack in EBFC defense trying for a lead in the match.
73': Royston Griffit's push from almost a yard from the goal of a cross pass from Bipin Singh saved by Gill.
71': Bipin Singh's cross pass from the right of a pass from Peraya Diaz cleared by Hijaji Maher.
66': Royston Griffit was trying to find his way following a free kick from Greg Stewart, but Hijaji Maher blocked the area and cleared the ball.
61': NandhaKumar cross pass of a forward pass from Cleiton Silva went wide over the goal line.
56': Chance for MCFC ..Jayesh Rane's shoots wide of a pass from Greg Stewart from top of the 18 yards.
53': YELLOW CARD to Hijaji Maher rough tackel against Greg Stewart.
50': A long pass from Nishu Kumar to Broja Herara deep inside the MCFC half, but Tiri cleared the ball.
46': Second session kicks off.
45+3": HALF TIME SCORE: MUMBAI CITY FC 0-0 EAST BENGAL FC
45': 3 minutes added time.
43': YELLOW CARD to Yoell Van Neiff he fouled Saul Crespo.
41': Bipin Singh's cross pass of a forward pass from Pereya Diaz collected neatly by Gill.
37': A forward pass from Greg Stewart to Pereya Diaz inside the 18 yards, but Lal Chungnunga blocked the area and cleared the ball.
32': Broja Herara's left footed shot top of the 18 yards of a pass from Saul Crespo went over the cross bar.
29': YELLOW CARD to Jayesh Rane, rough play against Saul Crespo.
27': A pass from Jayesh Rane to Bipin Singh inside the 18 yards, but Hijaji Maher cleared the ball.
24': Broja Herara was trying for a fancy foot work of free kick from Mahesh Singh, but Lachenpa saved the situation.
23': EBFC earned a free kick inside the MCFC half, Cleiton Silva was fouled by Akash Mishra.
18': YELLOW CARD to Souvik Chakraborty, he fouled Bipin Singh.
16': A forward pass from Greg Stewart inside the 18 yards, ball cleared by hijaji Maher as the MCFC footballers were rushing for the ball.
15': MCFC dominated in the first fifteen minutes, created a number of positive chances.
11': YELLOW CARD to Tiri for pushing Cleiton Silva.
11': YELLOW CARD to Cleiton Silva, rough play against Tiri.
9': Peraya Diaz failed to connect a pass from Bipin Singh from the left, Gill collects the ball finally.
6': Vishnu got past Rahul Bheke from the left and send a cross pass in front of MBFC goal, but no one there to react.
4': An early chance for MBFC, Jayesh Rane's header of a cross pass from Pereya Diaz just misse the target.
2': Mahesh was blocked by Tiri deep inside the MBFC half. Mahesh was looking dangerous following pass from Nishu Kumar.
0': Match started at Mumbai.
COACHES COMMENT BEFORE THE MATCH
PETR KRATKY: “I am excited to see the fans in the stadium. Hopefully we will play good football and win. I didn’t see too much around the surroundings, because I have been meeting the players and the staff but I’m excited for tomorrow.”
HEAD TO HEAD
Played – 6
Mumbai City FC – 4
East Bengal FC – 1
Draws – 1
Mumbai City FC Scored: 8 Goals
East Bengal FC Scored: 1 Goal
CARLES CUADRAT: “Mumbai City FC are a very good team. They are the champions in a regular season, with a very good experience in the Champions League. Every single game they played in the Champions League, even though they didn’t get good results, was a learning across 90 minutes for all the players. They for sure have improved after so many games in that competition.”
12.12.2023 (MATCH-51): FC GOA 0-0 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : ROSTYN GRIFFITS (MCFC)
FCG :Arshdeep Singh, Jay Gupta, Sandesh Jhingan, Odei Onaindia, Seriton Fernandez, Carl McHugh, Ranier Fernandez, Udanta Singh(Saviour Gama), Victor Rodrigues (Paulo Retre), Boris Singh(Devendra Murgaonkar), Noah Wail(Carlos Martinez).
MCFC : Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Rostyn Griffits, Akash Mishra(Jayesh Rane), Vinit Rai(Lallianzuala Chhangte), Lalengmawia Ralte, Vikram Pratap(Bipin Singh), Greg Stewart, Abdenasser El Khayati(Yoell Van Nieff), Pereya Diaz.
REFEREE : Aditya Purkayasta.
08.12.2023 (MATCH-48): BENGALURU FC 0-4 MUMBAI CITY FC (Match in progress) br> MCFC: Abdenasser El Khayati (11'), Akash Mishra (30'), Pereya Diaz (P-56'), Lalrinzualla Chhangte (P-61)
BFC :Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Roshan Singh(Shivaldo Singh), Slavko Damjonovic, Alexander Jovanovic, Robin Yadav, Harsh Patre(Rohit Kumar), Suresh Wangjam, Javier Hernandez (Keziah Veendorp), Sunil Chetri, Shiv Shakti Narayan (Monirul Molla ), Curtis Main.
MCFC: : Phurba Lechenpa, Mehtab Singh(Lalrinzualla Chhangte), Rostyn Griffits, Rahul Bheke, Akash Mishra, Vineet Rai( Franklin Nazareth), Lalengmawia Ralte(Jayesh Rane), Vikram Pratap Singh, Greg Stewart, Abdenasser El Khayati (Tiri), Prereya Diaz(Gurkirat Singh) .
REFEREE: Senthil Nathan S.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: GREG STEWART (MCFC)
61': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL. MCFC leading by 4-0, Lalrinzualla Chhangte converts the penalty.
60': PENALTY for MCFC, Shivaldo Singh pulled down Akash Mishra from behind inside the 18 yards.
56': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL MCFC scored the third goal, Pereya Diaz converts the penalty.
55': PENALTY for MCFC, A cross from the left by Greg Stewart was handled by Robin Yadav inside the 18 yards.
30': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL. MCFC scored the second goal, leading by 2-0. Akash Mishra's powerful shot from the top of the 18 yards following a free kick beat Gurprit Singh Sandhu.
11': GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL MCFC leding by 1-0, A forward pass from Rahul Bheke to Greg Stewart deep inside the BFC half. Greg stewart sent a cross pass to Abdenasser El Khayati inside the 18 yards box to did the rest.
02.11.2023 :(MATCH-30) MUMBAI CITY FC 2-1 PUNJAB FC (FT) PFC: Luka Majcen (38')
MCFC : Greg Stewart (81'), Pereya Diaz (82')
PLAYER OF THE MATCH : LALRINZUALLA CHHANGTE(MCFC)
MCFC: Md Nawaz, Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Rostyn Griffiths, Akash Mishra (Jayesh Rane), Greg Stewart, Lalengmawia Ralte, Bipin Singh, Vikram Pratap (Lalrinzualla Chhangte), Pereya Diaz (Vinit Rai).
PFC : Ravi Kumar, Nitesh Dorjee, Dimitrios Chatziisaias, Suresh Metai, Khaimin Lhungdim, Asish Pradhan, Madih Talal (Mashoor Shereef), Krishananda Singh ( Brandon Vanlalremdika), Nikhil Prabhu, Luka Majcen, Juan Mera (Daniel Lalhlimpuia).
REFEREE : Rahul Kumar Gupta.
90+6": RED CARD to Dimitrios Chatziisaias, his second YELLOW CARD of the match.
82': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC now leading by 2-1, A long run by Lalrinzualla Chhangte down the left and sends a pass from Pereya Diaz who just places the ball to give his team the desired lead.
81': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC equalised 1-1, A pass from Jayesh Rane and a left footed shot from almost 25 yards by Greg Stewart beat the out stretched hand of Ravi Kumar and went inside the goal.
38': GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. PFC leading by 1-0. Luka Majcen snatched a ball from Greg Stewart covered a long spaces and scored of a low shot. No MCFC players were there to challenge him.
28.10.2023 (MATCH-26) : MUMBAI CITY FC 1-1 HYDERABAD FC (FT)
MCFC: Manoj Mohammed (OG-76')
HFC: Tiri (OG-90+6')
MCFC :Phurba Lachenpa, Akash Mishra, Tiri, Mehtab Singh, Rahul Bheke, Greg Stewart, Lalengmawia Ralte, Yoell Van (Bipin Singh), Vikram Pratap (Md Nazaz), Jorge Peryra (Vinit Rai), Lalrinzualla Chhangte(Jayesh Rane).
HFC :Gurmeet Singh, Vignesh Dakshinmurthy (Manoj Mohammed), Oswaldo Alanís, Chinglensana Singh, Nikhil Poojary, Joao Victor (Jonathan Moya), Sahil Tavora, Petteri Pennanen (Felipe Amorim), Md Yasir, Joe Knowles, Aaron D'Silva (Mark Zothanpuia).
REFEREE : I Jamad Mohammed.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH: LALENGMAWIA RALTE (MCFC)
90+6': GOOOOOOOAALLLLLLLLLLLLL.. HFC equalised 1-1. A forward pass from Sahil Tavora to Joe Knowles inside the 18 yards box. Joe Knowles tries to send a cross pass, but the ball defected of Tiri and went at the far corner of the net.
76': GOOOOOOOAALLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC leading by 1-0.....It's own goal by Manoj Mohammed, A forward pass from Greg Stewart to Bipin Singh down the left. Bipin got past Rahul Bheke and pushes the ball towards goal. The ball defected of Manoj's feet and rolled over the goal line.
7': RED CARD to MCFC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa. He brought down Joe Knowles of HFC outside the 18 yards. Joe Knowles was moving towards the goal of a forward pass from the midfield and only Lachenpa to beat.
HEAD TO HEAD
TOTAL MATCHES : 8
MUMBAI CITY WON: 2
HYDERABAD FC WON: 2
DRAWN: 4
08.10.2023 (MATCH-18) : MUMBAI CITY FC 2-1 KERALA BLASTERS FC (FT)
MCFC: Pereya Diaz (45+2'), Auia Ralte (67')
KBFC: Danish Farook (57')
MCFC: Phurba Lachenpa, Rahul Bheke, Roystyn Griffits, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra (Tiri), Lalrinzualla Chhangte (Vikram Pratap), Van Neiff, Apuia Ralte, Greg Stewart (Abdenasser El Khayati), Bipin Singh, Pereya Diaz (Gurkirat Singh)).
KBFC: Sachin Suresh, Prabir Das, Milos Drincic, Pritam Kotal, Aiban Dohling (Sandeep Singh), Jeakson Singh (Freddy Lallawmawma), Vibin Mohanan (Rahul KP), Danish Farook (Kwame Peprah), Daisuke Sakai (Mohammed Aimen), Adrian Luna, Dimitrious Diamantakos.
REFEREE: Pratik Mondal.
90+15': RED CARD to Milos Drincic of Kerala Blasters for misconduct in the field.
90+15': RED CARD to Van Neiff of MCFC, for kicking an opponent player in the feild.
67': GOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MCFC are leading by 2-1. A lob from Peraya Diaz from the middle bounces in front of Pritam Kotal and Apuia came from behind and pushed the ball almost in empty goal as Sachin Suresh was not in his position.
57': GOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. KBFC equalised, A cross from the left by Sandeep Singh and Danish Farook's header from inside the 6 yards beat Lanchempa.
45+2': GOOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. MCFC took the lead at the stroke of half time. Rahul Bheke's low shot from outside the 18 yards defected of the KBFC goalkeeper Sachin Suresh and Pereya Diaz tap the ball to give MCFC a 1-0 lead.
24.09.2023 (MATCH-5) : NORTH EAST UNITED 1-2 MUMBAI CITY FC (FT)
MCFC: Jorge Periya Diaz (25', 36')
NEUFC: Parthib Gogoi (31')
NEUFC : Mirshad Michu, M Bemammer, Ashir Aktar, Tondomba Singh, Dinesh Singh, Yasir Ahmed, Nestor Albiach, Manvir Singh (Pragyan), Romain Philippoteaux (Ibson Melo), P Singh, Parthib Gogoi (Reedem Tlang).
MCFC :Mohammed Nawaz, Akash Mishra, Mehtab Singh (Vinit Rai), Rostyn Griffits, Rahul Bheke, Hmingthanmawia Ralte, Yoell Neiff (Tiri), Lalrinzualla Chhangte, Jorge Diaz(El Khyati), Greg Stewart, Bipin Singh (Vikram Pratap).
REFEREE : Senthil Nathan S.
36': GOAL........ MCFC scored their scond goal, leading 2-1, A cross pass from Lalrinzualla Chhangte to Mehtab Singh at the far end, Mehtab sends a cross to Jorge Diaz to did the rest.
31': GOAL......... NEUFC equalised 1-1, A forward pass from Ashir Aktar to Parthib Gogoi . Parthib got past Rostyn Griffits and scored of an angular shot.
25': GOAL.......... MCFC leading 1-0. A lob by Bipin Singh from outside the 18 yards to on rushing Lalrinzualla Chhangte inside the 18 yards. Chhangte passes the ball to unmarked Jorge Diaz, who just push the ball in goal.
Guwahati: Mumbai City FC edged past NorthEast United FC by 2-1 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati to commence their Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 campaign with all 3 points on Sunday. The home team’s Parthib Gogoi’s goal in the 32nd minute was sandwiched between twin strikes by Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz in the 26th and the 38th minute to hand the Islanders a hard-fought three points from the contest.
Des Buckingham’s men seemed to have picked up from where they had left it last season, with their frontline functioning in tandem straight from kick-off. Bipin Singh dropped down in the middle to receive a pass from midfielder Lalengmawia Ralte to initiate the move for the first strike of the night. The winger played an incisive through ball for Lallianzuala Chhangte inside the box, who squared off a pass that was tapped in by Diaz to round off a neat offensive endeavour by the visitors.
NorthEast responded strongly as they gradually began pressing higher up in the quest of the equaliser. Asheer Akhtar swiftly cleared a ball from the backline that was received by Gogoi on the inside of the left flank a few yards away from the box. The winger demonstrated some fine footwork to cut in and shot from the long range in an effort that took Mumbai’s goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz aback. The custodian dived on his left but couldn’t get his hand behind the ball amidst a joyous eruption from the home crowd.
Mumbai appeared to be eager to regain the lead and the duo of Chhangte and Diaz were at the centre of the move that helped them to do so. Six minutes later, Dutch midfielder Yoell van Nieff played a simple pass to the Indian attacker that he used to lob in a cross to Mehtab Singh on the far post. The defender headed the ball in Diaz’s path as the forward demonstrated his razor sharp instincts in extending his leg forward and managing to get the ball into the back of the net.
The Islanders embraced a more cautious approach to hold on to their lead as the game progressed. Mohammed Ali Bemammer kicked off an attacking move for NorthEast that resulted in Manvir Singh leaping high in an attempt to head the ball into the Mumbai net. However, Nawaz showed greater assurance this time to collect it calmly and steer his side to an emphatic victory from this fiercely competitive away fixture.
