Indian Super Leauge
ISL 2022-23 : Mumbai City humiliate Kerala Blasters FC to reclaim the top spot - Highlights
Jorge Diaz scored twice as Mumbai City beat his former club. Bipin Singh and Greg Stewart are the other goal scorers.
The clash between was one of the most awaited games and it turned out to be a one sided game most of the time. Mumbai City started the game on the front foot and their pressure got the better out of Kerala Blasters as early as in the 4th minute. A long ball received by Bipin Singh on the left side. Greg Stewart accepts it from him after he moves in and taps it back to him. Prabhsukhan Gill blocks it to his left as Bipin Singh attempts to shoot it. Jorge Diaz gets the deflected ball and taps it in with ease. Blasters were completely outplayed in the first half.
The second goal came in the 10th minute. Chhangte gave an inch perfect pass to Greg Stewart and Stewart made no mistake and headed it in to double the lead. Third and fourth goal came in the 15th and 20th minutes. Bipin Singh received the ball from Pereyra Diaz on the right flank. Bipin slotted it to the top corner with his right foot. Jorge Diaz got his second and fourth for Mumbai City, he received the ball from Greg Stewart near the edge of the box. He nutmegged Prabhsukhan Singh and slotted it in.
In the second half the guests tried to get the control of the game but was not successful. They got their share of chances but could not find the net. Mumbai City FC moved up to the top of the table with a new record for longest winning streak in the league.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 8 Jan 2023 3:30 PM GMT
67' Substitution !
Bryce Miranda and Apostolos Giannou are in for Sahal Samad and Ivan.
- 8 Jan 2023 3:23 PM GMT
60' Mumbai City are switching to defensive mode !
Clean sheet could be the aim for Mumbai City now as they have a comfortable lead.
- 8 Jan 2023 3:18 PM GMT
55' Substitution !
Rowlin Borges and Mourtada Fall are in for Ahmed Jahou and Apuia
- 8 Jan 2023 3:11 PM GMT
47' MCFC comes close !
Jorge Diaz gets a long ball on the right flank. He puts a low cross towards Lallianzuala Chhangte who just misses a tap in.
- 8 Jan 2023 2:51 PM GMT
HALF TIME !
Mumbai City can go to the break comfortably as they are leading 4 - 0 in the first half.
MCFC 4 - 0 KBFC