Fatorda: Another defeat for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League. This time Mumbai City FC defeated the Yellows. Mumbai won by two goals to one. Bipin Singh and Adam Le Fondre scored for Mumbai. The Blazers’ only goal was scored by Vicente Gomez. This is the Blasters’ sixth defeat in the tournament.
The Blasters have outperformed Mumbai many times in the match. The Blasters also had the most shots on target. But victory was far from over. The Blazers lost the match after taking an early lead. The first goal was scored in the 27th minute.
Gomez’s goal was Sahal Abdu Samad’s assistant. Gomez gave the Blazers the lead with a header from Samad’s corner kick. Earlier in the day, Mumbai goalkeeper Amrinder saved a smashing shot by Murray. Murray wasted his chance in the 29th minute. A shot from the right side landed on the ground and bounced off the post. Neither team was able to score later in the first half.
Mumbai hit back within 20 seconds of the start of the second half. Bipin Singh capitalized on an error in the Blasters defense. In the 60th minute, Rahul’s header was saved by the Mumbai goalkeeper. Mumbai’s winning goal in the 65th minute. Blasters defender Costa was awarded a penalty for dropping Fronte in the box. The goal was scored by Frondre himself.
With the win, Mumbai City secured their top spot. They have 33 points from 15 games. Second-placed ATK Mohun Bagan has 27 points from 14 matches. With the defeat, the Blazers’ way forward became difficult. The Blasters, who have completed 16 games, have just 15 points.
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Last Updated Feb 3, 2021 9:49 PM IST
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