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Mumbai City FC beat Jamshedpur FC 3-1 to qualify for AFC Champions League — Highlights
Ahmed Jahouh, Alberto Noguera and Vikram Pratap Singh scored as Mumbai City FC qualified for the group stages of the 2023/24 Asian Champions League.
Mumbai City FC or Jamshedpur FC will get a direct entry into the group stages of the 2023/24 AFC Champions League.
Mumbai City FC beat Jamshedpur FC 3-1 to secure a coveted spot in the AFC Champions League group stage next year.
MCFC dominated the first half as Lallianzuala Chhanghte and Bipin Singh blazed down the flanks but it was goalless at the break. Bipin got the best chance of the match, a shot parried to the post by the diving Rehnesh. Mumbai returned after the break with renewed vigour and Ahmed Jahouh gave them the lead from the penalty spot before Alberto Noguera increased the lead in the 70th minute. Substitute Vikram Pratap Singh scored in added time to complete the victory.
Highlights:
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- 4 April 2023 3:32 PM GMT
32' - Noguera, Apuia get chances for Mumbai
Apuia and Chhangte almost combine to cause danger on the right.
Then Noguera has a shooting opportunity in the box. Just fails to get his body into perfect shape for it. Apuia almost gets to the loose ball. Almost. It's been a match of almosts so far for MCFC.
- 4 April 2023 3:24 PM GMT
25' - Both sides suffer moments of panic in defence
Bipin also showing some signs of danger on the right. Jorge Diaz almost makes a perfect turn to receive his cross, but fails to make the final connection.
Jamshedpur again cause of moment of panic in the back for Mumbai even as Ritwik tries to pass the ball when he perhaps could have tried to shoot. Sawyer tries to find Chukwu as the attack looks to recover, but it's just wide.
Off a MCFC corner, chaos ensues as Rehenesh spills the ball and the ball is turned in but the whistle had gone - for offside!
- 4 April 2023 3:19 PM GMT
19' - Chhangte's shot blocked
Chhangte is in space in the box. He shoots. Blocked.
Jahouh tries to bulldoze his way through, Sawyer gets back to do some defensive work. Mumbai looking in control still, Chhangte on the right flank looks most likely to score, but Jamshedpur have shown already they can be dangerous on the counter attack.
- 4 April 2023 3:13 PM GMT
13' - Phurba Lachenba forced into save
Apuia making his presence felt as the midfield general lording the ground passes. Chukwu now makes a dangerous run towards the box, Mehtab lunges in for a tackle and play is stopped for a free kick.
And it's a super shot! Eli Sabia! Tipped over the box by Lachenpa. The first real shot of the match on target.
- 4 April 2023 3:07 PM GMT
6'- Sawyer makes foray for Jamshedpur
Jahouh's second flighted ball of the day. No real threat so far though. It's been a bit of a disjointed start, but it's the blues of Mumbai who are clearly controlling proceedings.
Harry Sawyer makes a run forward for Jamshedpur. Just to remind this is still a two-team match.
- 4 April 2023 3:03 PM GMT
3' - Chhangte, Rahul Bheke test Jamshedpur's left side of defence
Chhangte tries to dribble infield but is blocked off by Pronay. Foul. Jahouh lobs in a dipping flighted ball from the free kick, Rahul Bheke gets into the box from the right to pose a threat. You get the feeling this will be a frequent channel of attack today - the right flank.
- 4 April 2023 2:35 PM GMT
History beckons Jamshedpur
Is this the most important match in Jamshedpur FC's history? Their fans say so. A chance to feature in the highest level Asia has to offer beckons.
