Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL 2024-25: MBSG 2-2 MCFC at Full Time!


A tale of two halves saw Mohun Bagan squandered a two-goal lead in a rain-soaked affair with MCFC foreigners Tiri and Krouma delivering the goods after the defending champions failed to click in the first half.
Mohun Bagan, will certainly feel like they lost two points tonight after putting in a clinical show in the first half. Jose Molina will have to learn from his predecessor Habas, how to keep a lead intact after taking a two-goal lead!
We fold our Live coverage on that note. Do join us tomorrow for ISL double-header with main focus on Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal at the Kanteerava Stadium at 7:30 PM IST!

The referee blows the full-time whistle and the match ends a 2-2 draw with Thaer Krouma's late goal giving a heartbreak to Mohun Bagan and their fans, who are all soaked in the rain! The ISL season starts with a bang!
90+4' Loud shout for handball on MCFC centre-back Mehtab Singh by the MBSG players and crowd but the referee gives nothing as the touch came too close to the body!
Meanwhile Krouma and another MBSG player saw yellow cards for two separate incidents after MCFC equaliser
90+3' The match is deep into the stoppage time with Mumbai City on the charge again while five minutes of stoppage time was added by the referee!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-2

90' GOOOOOOOALLLLL! Mumbai City FC equalise through Thaer Krouma! The Syrian midfielder starts the move with a pin-point diagonal ball to Noufal, who runs in deep before cutting it back to Krouma to finish the first time! Neat football by the defending champions to level the scoreline!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-2
89' Young Kashmiri forward Suhail Ahmad Bhat makes his first ISL appearance of the season as he comes on for Jason Cummings
86' MCFC coach Petr Kratky throws in the kitchen sink as he makes three changes together! Vikram Partap Singh, Thaer Krouma and Brandon Fernandes come in for Keralis, Jeremy and Bipin.
Meanwhile Suhail Ahmad Bhat is also all set to come on for Mohun Bagan!

84' Yellow card for Apuia for pulling the jersey of Yoel Van Nieff in the midfield!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-1

80' Change in defense by Mohun Bagan as Jose Molina brings in Tomas Aldred for Alberto Rodriguez in defense while it's raining cats and dogs at the Salt Lake!
79' It's MBSG's match to lose at the moment while their experienced defense needs to show how to see off a match after taking a two-goal lead against the defending champions
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-1

77' The match resumes after the drinks break and Mumbai successfully defend the corner.
Late update: MBSG coach Molina made two changes right after conceding their first ISL goal of the season as Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa came on for Abhishek and Liston
75' Asish Rai catches MCFC on the break but couldn't find a clear touch of the ball with Sahil Panwar closing down on him and deflecting the ball out of danger! The referee calls for a drinks break right after
This match is heading for a grandstand finish with Tiri scoring that goal for Mumbai City
73' Bipin shoots on the turn straight to Vishal Kaith from a loose ball after Noufal yet again floats a dangerous cross into the box from the left flank!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-1

70' Tiri pulls one back for Mumbai City FC as a well-placed cross into the box by Noufal following a corner was volleyed into the goal by the Spanish with his Greek teammate Keralis also managing a touch of the ball!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-1
67' Mumbai City FC evade another danger as Petratos delivers a corner poorly a the near post! Meanwhile Anirudh Thapa is all set to come on in the midfield!
The intensity of the game has dropped down a bit as MBSG are now controlling the tempo of the game with some defensive positions.
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-0
62' Mohun Bagan wins another corner but fails to make it count this time. Meanwhile, MCFC coach Kratky hands Noufal his debut as he brings on the former Malabarian for midfielder Jayesh Rane.
60' Van Nieff escapes a sent off as he commits another foul near the touchline to stop another MBSG counter-attack. Many MBSG fans may feel hard done there!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-0

57' Yellow card for MCFC's Van Nieff for taking down Liston Colaco while the MBSG winger was on the charge from the middle for a counter-attack. Nieff tries to act his way out of the situation by faking injury but the referee kept his card ready!
Meanwhile, MCFC coach Petr Kratky is preparing to bring on winger Noufal soon!

53' An early yellow card for MBSG goalkeeper Vishal Kaith as he delays a freekick for far too long to the referee's liking!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-0
52' Mumbai City take charge of possession with short passes like they did in the first half and are looking for outlets to get into the box! MBSG defense appears all sturdy!
50' Corner for Mumbai City FC as Bipin wins it following a solo run from the left flank following a neat ball from the midfield to free him up with space!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-0
48' Terrific defending by MCFC's Valpuia, who takes the ball off Petratos while the Australian was rushing to the goal with the ball to score! Valpuia shows he is faster than the foreigner with a neat catch-up!
46' The second half begins with early possession for Mumbai City FC and they create a chance out of it as Keralis lays-off a pass for Manzorro to shoot from outside the box but the Frenchman does what Bipin did in the first half! Skies the ball into the stand!
MBSG vs MCFC: 2-0

The second half is all set to begin as MBSG players are now back on the field

The second half is soon to begin as Mumbai City FC players are already back on the field while Mohun Bagan players are yet to join. A look at MBSG's attacking zone on all three sectors of the game. MCFC's to follow next!

While we wait for the second half to begin, a look at the tifo carried by Mohun Bagan fans during the break!

Mumbai City FC have the luxury of a strong bench to pick from with the likes of Vikram Partap (in photo), Thaer Krouma, Brandon Fernandez and Noufal spotted warming up during the break!
It has begun to rain at the Salt Lake Stadium during the break but when has that stopped a game of football!

Half Time stats: 59% of ball possession by Mumbai City FC, who started the game better than the two sides but were lazy in defending set pieces and paid the price. MBSG, meanwhile, showed they still have the knack of winning matches even if they are not at their best
The stage is set for an exciting opener of the ISL 2024-25 season as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC face off at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, and fans can catch the live telecast on the Sports 18 Network or stream it on the JioCinema app and website. The atmosphere at Salt Lake is electric, with both teams eager to start the season on a high note. Mohun Bagan Super Giant comes into this match with a point to prove after falling short to Mumbai City FC in last season's ISL Cup final.
The Mariners are looking for revenge and to assert their title aspirations early on. Head coach Jose Molina has emphasized defensive solidity, hoping to avoid mistakes that cost them in the Durand Cup final against NorthEast United.
With the home crowd behind them, Mohun Bagan will look to Jason Cummings, who has been a consistent threat against Mumbai City FC, to lead their attack. Cummings has found the net in all his previous ISL matches against the Islanders and will be key to unlocking Mumbai's defense tonight.
On the other side, Mumbai City FC, led by Petr Kratky, entered the season with confidence. Historically, the Islanders have dominated this fixture, winning seven of their last ten encounters against Mohun Bagan. Bipin Singh, who has four goals and two assists against the Mariners, will once again be a player to watch. Mumbai City will aim to continue their recent dominance, banking on their strong tactical organization and attacking depth.
The inclusion of former Mumbai City stars Apuia and Greg Stewart in the Mohun Bagan lineup adds extra spice to this encounter. Both players will be motivated to perform well against their former club, further intensifying the battle on the pitch. Meanwhile, the presence of Indian talents like Lallianzuala Chhangte, Anirudh Thapa, and Sahal Abdul Samad promises an enthralling contest between two of the most talented squads in the league.
A victory here could provide a psychological edge for the rest of the season, with both teams eyeing the ISL Shield and Championship. Expect a fast-paced, end-to-end game as these football powerhouses collide to kick off the ISL 2024-25 campaign in style.