ISL 2020-21 Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters HIGHLIGHTS: Mumbai City FC hit Kerala blasters 2-0 to regain first place in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 point table in match n. 44 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim, Goa, on Saturday. Amrinder Singh was declared Hero of the Match by a couple of crucial saves to deny Kerala Blasters, while Mumbai City FC were unable to use their numerous opportunities to increase their lead. Albino Gomes saves Hugo Boumous’s penalty in the 72nd minute to keep hopes of a Kerala comeback alive. Mumbai has a two-goal band after 45 minutes but could have been worse for Kerala with chances for Bipin Singh, Mandar Rao Dessai, Boumous and Le Fondre. Kerala also had chances to get back into the game with Sahal and Puitea, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. In the 11th minute, Hugo Boumous hit a long ball from Ahmed Jahouh and conceded it. Mumbai receives an early penalty after Costa Nhamoinesu knocked down Hugo Boumous in the box and Adam Le Fondre, in the 3rd minute, steps forward and placed it from the point. Mumbai City FC are currently just one point behind table leaders ATK Mohun Bagan and a win or draw here will take them to the top. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters will be looking for their second win of the season after taking their first against Hyderabad FC in their previous encounter. Follow all the live updates from Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters on the News18 Sports blog.
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Mumbai City are currently on a six-game unbeaten streak, with five wins; their only loss was in their first game of the season against NorthEast United FC. Mumbai comes to the game after a 12-day break. Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, played their previous game on December 27 and had a greatly improved performance that gave them their first win of the season.
Mumbai City FC head coach Sergio Lobera was not very happy with the 12-day break, saying: “The two-week break is a long time without games. When you’re in a good time it’s not good to stop. It’s better to keep going. playing. But on the other hand, it’s good to have more time to spend in training. It’s difficult but at the same time it’s easy because we have good players. But if I had the option, I wouldn’t prefer to take a long break and then play two games in three days “.
Kerala Blasters head coach Kibu Vicuna said he was happy with the way his players have trained and said Mumbai is one of the best teams in the ISL. “They are a good team with very good players. They are playing well and are one of the best teams in ISL. We are improving in the training sessions and we are happy with the way we are training,” Vicuña said.
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