AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC loses 0-1 against Al Jazira - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

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That's all we have from Mumbai City's FC clash against Al Jazira in the AFC Champions League tonight. The Islanders will be very hurt the manner in which they went down tonight, especially after that historical win against the Airforce Club a couple of nights back.

We are halfway through Mumbai's campaign at the AFC Champions League group stage and they have 1 win and two loses from 3 games. The Islanders will once again take on Al Jazira on Monday. See you then!

MUMBAI CITY FC LOSES!

There goes the hooter and that's the end of Mumbai City FC's dream of consecutive AFC Champions League victories. They gave it their all, but multiple misses in front of the goal mean that they walk away from this contest with an empty hand.

Al Jazira were clearly the better side in the first half and they reaped rewards via a well-taken penalty by Ali Mabkout following a handball by Mehtab Singh and that was enough to see them through.

That's the first win of their 2022 AFC Champions League for the Abu Dhabi based Al Jazira.

Mumbai 0-1 Jazira

90' - MUMBAI MISSES!

A beautifully taken corner lands at the feet of Raynier Fernandes, who for some reason fails to even get a touch on that. Mourtada Fall seemed to have it in control, but even he fails to get a proper touch. Saved well in the end by Al Jazira keeper as the Islanders stare at yet another defeat.

87' - Bheke finds the crossbar

A long shot from Rahul Bheke and it's hit the crossbar. That was so close for the Islanders to equalise, but it was not meant to be.

80' - Vikram goes down inside the box

Vikram goes down inside the box for Mumbai City FC and they are appealing for a Penalty. The referees feel otherwise and ask the players to continue with the play. 

72' - Game slown down

This is wonderful from Al Jazira as they slow down the game completely. They are happy with the one-goal lead they have and would love to end the match with the same margin, it seems. 

59' - FALL MISSES!

That's the best chance Mumbai City FC has had so far in this contest and it is wasted. A beautiful cross from the right flank and the goalkeeper has left the post vacant, Mourtada Fall slips and fails to get it inside an empty goal.

It does not really matter as the ball deflects towards the right flank again and in comes another beautiful cross, but this time Fall's header is just wide of the goal post. 

Two chances missed in quick succession by the Mumbai City FC skipper.

54' - Yellow card, Vinit!

The frustration now showing for Mumbai City FC as Vinit Rai comes up with an unnecessary harsh tackle and picks up a yellow. Testing times ahead for the Islanders.

49' - NAWAZZZZ!

Al Jazira once again on the offensive and Nawaz once again comes up with a beautiful save for the Islanders. A beautiful cross from the right flank to Al Ameri, whose shot is blocked by Mohammad Nawaz.

That's the third save of the night for the Mumbai City custodian.

HALF TIME!

Al Jazira's half. The Abu Dhabi-based side enjoyed a better possession rate and created more chances compared to Mumbai City FC and they enjoy a one-goal advantage at halftime.

There was not much action during the first 45 minutes, but Mehtab Singh's handball meant that fans were treated to at least one goal after a sluggish start. 

The Islanders have dug themselves into a hole and will have an uphill task when they come out post the break.

Mumbai 0-1 Jazira