East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: EBFC 2-3 MCFC at FT - Nikolas Karelis brace breaks East Bengal's heart before Kolkata Derby

ISL 2024-25 Live Score: EBFC 2-3 MCFC at FT

The referee blows the final whistle and East Bengal slump to their eighth defeat of the season as a late error by Hijazi cost them at least a point from this match against the defending champions!

Two late chances did fall to the hosts but none of Hijazi or Cleiton Silva could capitalise on it. East Bengal remain at 11th spot while Mumbai City FC climb to the fifth spot with 23 points

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 2-3 at FT

EBFC vs MCFC Live: Karelis puts Mumbai City back at front!

87' GOOOOOOOOOALLLLLL! Nikolas Karelis puts MCFC back at front almost immediately following a defensive lapse by East Bengal as Hijazi Maher fails to control a through ball Nathan Rodrigues, allowing Karelis to run free to the goal and shoot the ball past Prabhsukhan!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 2-3

ISL Live Updates: David levels scores!

83' GOOOOOOOOALLLLLLLL! David Lalhlansanga levels scores with a first-time shot that sends the crowd into jubilation! Unbelievable scenes at the Salt Lake as Hector Yuste setup David for the goal after a cross by Nishu following a set-piece routine!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 2-2

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC Live: East Bengal remain in the game

78' East Bengal players look desperate to get back in the game now as they are going forward in numbers while overloading the flanks with Nishu Kumar providing some impetus after coming in for Provat Lakra.

However, there's plenty of space left for MCFC to counter-attack and they have all the talent to put this game beyond the hosts with another goal

Substitutions: IN - David, Nishu, Mahesh OUT - Jeakson, Provat, Nandhakumar (EBFC)

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 1-2

EBFC vs MCFC Live Updates: EBFC score!

66' GOOOOOOOALLLLL! East Bengal are back in the game through an own goal by Sahil Panwar after a mazy run into the box from the left flank by Mahesh! The goal eventually came off a deflection following a minus by PV Vishnu!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 1-2

Indian Super League Live: Mohun Bagan shows intensity!

55' The second half brings new life for East Bengal, who have upped their game and are howling Mumbai City defense with intensity and purpose. However, it's worth pointing out that lack of creative outlet from midfield could be felt as we are not seeing enough understanding between the players.

A shot off target by Anwar Ali from outside the box is the closest the hosts have come so far.

Card alert: PV Vishnu saw a yellow card for fouling a MCFC during their counter-attack at the 49th minute

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-2

East Bengal vs Mumbai Live Updates: 2nd half begins

46' The second half begins

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-2

ISL 2024-25 Live Score: Half Time!

The referee finally blows the half time whistle to put a break on East Bengal's agony, at least for the time being as MCFC were looking hungry for more against a hosts defense in tatters! The visitors head into the break 2-0 through goals from Chhangte and Karelis!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-2 at HT

EBFC vs MCFC Live: Nikolas Karelis doubles lead!

45' GOOOOOOOALLLLL! Another counter-attack and another goal for MCFC as Nikolas Karelis scores on a rebound after Prabhsukhan blocked his first attempt following an assist by Yoel van Nieff! East Bengal's defense is all over the place, the floodgates are open for Mumbai City FC!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-2

ISL Live Updates: GOOOOOALLLLLLL!

40' GOOOOOALLLLLL! Lallinzuala Chhangte puts Mumbai City FC ahead with a sublime finish in the 39th minute as a quick counter-attack saw huge gap open up in East Bengal half, allowing Brandon Fernandes to setup his captain for that goal. Provat Lakra have some question to answer there as he was caught off his position, leaving EBFC backline out of shape!

The goal came right after Jeakson Singh saw a yellow card while trying to stop a MCFC counter-attack. This was the first yellow for East Bengal and the second of the match as Sahil Panwar was carded for fouling Nandha at the 24th minute

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-1

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC Live: Goal line block by Hector Yuste!

30' Stunning goal-line block by Hector Yuste to deny Mumbai City FC their opening goal! It looked like a certain goal as Nikolaos Karelis made a diving header to reach the setup made by Tiri following a corner!

East Bengal amazingly keep the scores tied as the action comes after a spell of pressure in attack by the hosts as they looked to score from set pieces but Mumbai City FC defenders have come prepared!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-0

EBFC vs MCFC Live Updates: Vikram Partap Singh gets another chance!

20' Vikram Partap Singh gets another chance as he curls an effort off target from inside the box after cutting-in from Mumbai's left flank! Diagonal balls from Mumbai midfield to the flanks have been the norm in this match so far. However, they have lacked the penetration to worry the East Bengal so far.However, one lapse of concentration by East Bengal is all MCFC need at the moment.

There's nothing much to talk about as far as the EBFC attack is concerned, except for a corner and a cross by Nandha from the right flank; both were calmly collected by the goalkeeper.

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-0

Indian Super League Live: Vikram Pratap heads off target!

10' Vikram Partap Singh misses an early opportunity with a free header off target following a quick counter-attack, thanks to poor ball control by Jeakson Singh high up the field.

The early minutes of the match have seen Mumbai City FC with most of the ball possession while East Bengal have put four defenders with two pivots. Any attempt to counter-attack has been let down by their fullbacks, who haven't shown any pace or vision to go forward.

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-0

East Bengal vs Mumbai Live Updates: Kick off!

1' The match begins at the Salt Lake Stadium!

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC: 0-0

ISL 2024-25 Live Score: Match to begin!

The match is all set to begin as the pre-match customs are underway

EBFC vs MCFC Live: Mumbai City FC Lineup

Here's the Islanders' starting XI for today's match -

Here's the #StartingXI for today's clash against East Bengal FC, with Bipin returning to the lineup 💪

Let's go, मुंबई 🩵#EBFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 @etihad pic.twitter.com/4d2YvQR6Il

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) January 6, 2025

ISL Live Updates: East Bengal FC Lineup

Here's the Torch Bearers' starting XI for today's match -

Your polas to take on the #Islanders at the VYBK tonight! 🏟️

Hector returns to the starting XI. 🔴🟡#JoyEastBengal #ISL #EBFCMCFC pic.twitter.com/jowVwbrei2

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 6, 2025

East Bengal vs Mumbai City FC Live

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the ISL 2024-25 match between East Bengal FC and Mumbai City FC.