First-half targets from Mehtab Singh and Jorge Diaz have been sufficient to safe all three factors for the Islanders
First-half targets from Mehtab Singh and Jorge Diaz have been sufficient to safe all three factors for the Islanders
Mumbai City FC continued their unbeaten streak with a 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in an Indian Super League (ISL) match on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium right here on Friday.
First-half targets from Mehtab Singh and Jorge Diaz have been sufficient to safe all three factors for the Islanders. Kerala Blasters misplaced their third consecutive recreation after profitable the ISL opener earlier this month.
The hosts made two adjustments to the aspect that misplaced in Bhubaneswar final week. Ruivah Hormipam was changed by Victor Mongil. Up entrance, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi dropped to the bench as Rahul Kannoly Praveen took his place within the beginning line-up.
Mumbai City made only one change to their line-up – Diaz returned to the beginning eleven as Alberto Noguera dropped to the bench.
The Islanders took the lead after 21 minutes. The hosts didn’t clear a nook because the ball bounced off a few Blasters’ gamers earlier than coming to Mehtab Singh who smashed it into the again of the online.
Ten minutes later, poor defending from Marko Leskovic allowed Diaz to go one-on-one with the keeper. The Argentine stored his composure earlier than scoring towards his former membership because the guests doubled their benefit.
The aim got here a minute after Mongil had denied Lallianzuala Chhangte with an excellent last-ditch sort out.
The Mumbai City defence thwarted fairly a number of makes an attempt by the Blasters. Sahal Abdul Samad’s strike from a good angle was saved comfortably by Phurba Lachenpa earlier than Rahul KP’s tame volley went extensive within the thirty third minute.
Three minutes later, a robust swerving free-kick effort from Adrian Luna was parried to security by Lachenpa.
Kerala Blasters did higher within the second half. The hosts managed to push the Islanders inside their very own half because the Mumbai City defence confronted a barrage of Blasters assaults.
Dimitrios Diamantakos’ low shot was palmed away by the keeper earlier than Jeakson Singh’s header from the ensuing nook was inches extensive within the 57th minute.
As the sport inched in the direction of the ultimate quarter, Luna’s effort from contained in the field hit the submit earlier than touchdown on the ft of Jessel Carneiro. The full-back adjusted his footing and performed the ball throughout aim to Rahul KP, who headed it extensive.
The Blasters pushed Mumbai City into their very own half however failed to use the ultimate contact within the 18-yard field.
The win took Mumbai City to second place on the factors desk with two wins and two attracts after 4 video games within the ISL. They are one level behind leaders Odisha FC, and their subsequent match will likely be at residence towards ATK Mohun Bagan FC on November 6.
The woes are piling up for the Blasters as they keep ninth with only one win in 4 video games. They will make the lengthy journey to Guwahati to face NorthEast United FC on November 5.
Source: www.thehindu.com