43' GOALLLLL!!!!!
What a moment for Mohun Bagan! Dimi Petratos unleashes a powerful shot from long distance, testing Lachenpa in goal. Despite his best efforts, Lachenpa can only parry the ball away, and it falls perfectly to the feet of Jason Cummings, who calmly slots it into the back of the net!
The stadium erupts in joy as Mohun Bagan takes the lead! It's a moment of celebration for the Mariners and their fans.
Mohun Bagan 1- 0 Mumbai City
38' Chhangte comes close!)
A brilliant cross from Vikram Partap Singh finds Chhangte inside the box, despite his slip, he manages to get a shot off! The ball grazes the post, leaving Mohun Bagan breathing a sigh of relief. Luck is on their side as Mumbai City FC comes agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock.
33' Penalty?
Drama unfolds as shouts of penalty erupt from the Mumbai City bench and players! It appears to be a clear handball from Hector Yuste inside the box, but the referee waves away the appeals, signaling no penalty. Controversy brews on the pitch as both teams react to the referee's decision.
29' Freekick for Mumbai!
A dangerous free-kick opportunity for Mumbai City FC after a foul on Pereyra Diaz! Chhangte steps up to take it, delivering a wicked dip towards goal. However, Vishal Kaith is equal to the task, punching the ball away. Mohun Bagan's defense stands firm, thwarting the threat for now.
23' Mumbai City keeps the most possession!
Mumbai City FC is dominating possession in the opening 25 minutes, with 60% control of the ball. Despite their possession advantage, neither team has managed to register a shot on target yet.
19' Already a heated game!
It's only 20 minutes into the game, and the intensity is palpable! Fouls are coming thick and fast, adding to the heated atmosphere on the field. This time, it's Anwar Ali against Vikram Partap. Both teams will need to keep their cool and focus on their game plan to avoid costly mistakes.
12' Corner for Mohun Bagan!
A promising start for Mohun Bagan as Thapa's incredible play sets up a corner opportunity! The anticipation is high, but unfortunately, the corner isn't well utilized. The Mariners will need to capitalize on such chances to maintain their momentum in this crucial match.
And we are off!
And we're underway in the City of Joy! Mohun Bagan, adorned in their iconic maroon and green, take on Mumbai City FC, donning their sky blue attire.
Will the Mariners maintain the joy, or will the Islanders seize victory?
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