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AFC Champions League: Mumbai suffers 0-2 defeat to Nassaji Masandaran- Highlights
Mohammad Ehsan and Esmaeli scored for Nassaji Masandaran against Mumbai City.
Mumbai City FC suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Nassaji Masandaran FC in today's AFC Champions League group stage match at Pune Balewadi Stadium.
Nassaji Masandaran took the lead in the 34th minute of the first half when Mohammad Hosseini Ehsan displayed composure with a cool finish. The score stood at 1-0 in Nassaji's favor at halftime.
In the 62nd minute, Nassaji extended their lead with a goal by Farshid Esmaeli. Mumbai had their chances, but their performance in the final third fell short of expectations.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 18 Sep 2023 2:55 PM GMT
Half time!
It's half time in the AFC Champions League Group D clash between Mumbai City FC and Nassaji Masandaran. The score stands at 1-0 in favor of Nassaji Masandaran. Stay tuned for more action in the second half!
Mumbai City 0 - 1 Nassaji Masandaran
- 18 Sep 2023 2:46 PM GMT
42' Chance for Nassaji!
Nassaji Masandaran is really turning up the pressure now! Ehsan's setup to Hossein Zamehran created a dangerous opportunity, but unfortunately, Zamehran's shot goes wide. Mumbai City FC will need to tighten their defense to stay in the game.
- 18 Sep 2023 2:36 PM GMT
34' GOOOAALLL!!
A breakthrough for Nassaji Masandaran! Mohammad Hosseini Ehsan with a calm and cool finish to take the lead. That's a game-changer. Mumbai City FC will now be looking to bounce back and level the score.
MCFC 0 - 1 NM FC
- 18 Sep 2023 2:34 PM GMT
30' Final third actions are not effective!
Mumbai City FC seems to be dominating in terms of possession and build-up play, they need to be more clinical in the final third to capitalize on their opportunities. Wastefulness in front of goal can be costly in matches like these.
- 18 Sep 2023 2:28 PM GMT
25' Good chance!
Promising counter-attack by Mumbai City FC with Bipin Singh leading the charge and options on both sides, but the final pass didn't quite find its target. Rashid Mazaheri had no trouble collecting the cross or shot, keeping Nassaji Masandaran's defense secure.
- 18 Sep 2023 2:21 PM GMT
19' Corner for Islanders!
Another corner for Mumbai City FC! Greg Stewart steps up to take it, but Nassaji Masandaran's defense is up to the task, clearing the danger once again.
- 18 Sep 2023 2:17 PM GMT
15' Corner for Nassaji!
Nassaji Mazandaran earns a corner, which is initially cleared, but they maintain possession with a throw-in. Mumbai City FC, ever ready to counter, tried to break quickly, but Nassaji's defense managed to clear the danger. The game is heating up!
- 18 Sep 2023 2:11 PM GMT
8' What a miss!
Missed opportunity! Jorge Pereyra DÃaz delivered a fantastic cross to Chhangte inside the box, giving him time to set up his shot, but unfortunately, it goes wide of the far post.
- 18 Sep 2023 2:06 PM GMT
2' Chance for Mumbai City!
Greg Stewart's effort had Rashid Mazaheri on his toes, punching the ball away, but the danger lingered briefly as the ball spilled into the box. Fortunately for Nassaji Masandaran, Mazaheri collected it just in time.
