So, that is it from this game. The hosts have come out victorious winning their first game of this year's ISL. The visitors on the other hand, are still in search of theirs. They though will have to wait for it a little while as there are two different teams playing on the 20th. Kerala Blasters FC will lock horns with Delhi Dynamos FC in the former's den. Do join us at 1930 local. Till then, goodbye and take care!
Awards
The Club Award is given to Mumbai City FC for winning the game. Modou Sougou is the Limitless Player of the Match. Arnold Issoko wins the Winning Pass of the Match. Nikhil Poojari is deemed the Emerging Player of the Match. Arnold Issoko is the Hero of the Match.
Mumbai City FC take all three points.
The hosts have hung on to their two-goal lead they had in the first half courtesy Modou Sougou and Rafael Bastos' penalty. The home side came out with a defensive mindset and was happy to sit back and defend. They were successful in doing so as they did not let FC Pune City create any clear chances. Yes, the away side did come close but with a few shots outside the box but Amrinder Singh was upto the task. Right at the death, the home team had a chance to add another as Arnold Issoko won a penalty. But it was saved by Vishal Kaith. However, three points for Mumbai City FC and they are pretty delighted about it.
90'
FULL TIME!
Peep, peep, peep, that is the end of this game and it is Mumbai City FC who win the Maharashtra Derby.
90'
SAVED!!!
Lucian Goian steps up and fires it to the left. Vishal Kaith dives full stretch to his right and saves it.
90'
Penalty!
However, that certainly looked like a dive. Arnold Issoko is set through on the right with a chip over the defense. Vishal Kaith rushes out but Arnold taps it past him. He then runs into the box and is one-on-one with Gurtej Singh. Nkufo though taps it to his right and then falls onto the ground, quite dramatically. The ref points to the spot and it is the second penalty for Mumbai City FC.
90'
Injury time!
5 minutes have been added. Three points looks to be heading towards the hosts.
83'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Milan Ongnam, Out: Milan Ongnam)
80'
10 minutes to go!
600 more seconds for FC Pune City to find two goals. However, looks unlikely as they are struggling to create any real chances at the moment.
77'
Substitute!
For Mumbai City FC as they bring in Pranjal Bhumij for Rafael Bastos. A forward for a forward. To inject some fresh legs maybe.
76'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Pranjal Bhumij, Out: Pranjal Bhumij)
73'
Off target again!
Time is running out here for FC Pune City. They have to take even the half chances which are falling their way. Diego Carlos chips in a ball towards the far post from the left. Robin Singh rises high and gets his head to it but once again it is not on target.
65'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Mohammed Rafique, Out: Mohammed Rafique)
64'
Crossbar!
FC Pune City almost pull one back! A cross from Sarthak Golui finds Emiliano Alfaro who chests it down and takes a shot but luckily for Mumbai City FC, it hits the crossbar and goes over.
60'
Almost makes an impact straightaway!
Does Marcelo Pereira. Diego Carlos chips a cross over an attacker in the box. However, it falls towards Pereira who takes a touch and then fires it towards goal but it is saved.
59'
Double change!
FC Pune City make two changes as Nikhil Poojari and Martin Diaz go out for Gurtej Singh and Marcelo Pereira.
59'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Pune City (In: Marcelo Pereira, Out: Marcelo Pereira)
59'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Pune City (In: Gurtej Singh, Out: Gurtej Singh)
58'
JUST WIDE!
Paulo Machado makes a good run down the left, he cuts in beating a defender and then tries to curl it into the far post but misses by just.
55'
Last-ditch clearance!
Rafael Bastos tries to cut it back towards Arnold Issoko but Adil Khan intercepts in the end and kicks it out.
52'
Happy to sit back!
Are the Mumbai City FC players. They have a two goal lead and they have come out with a slightly defensive mind-set.
46'
Second 45...
The countdown is over and it is FC Pune City who begin it.
45'
Half time!
There goes the whistle and it is half time! Mumbai City FC head into the break with a two-goal advantage. The game started off quickly but the first goal really opened things up. A lucky one for the hosts one can say as the ball deflected off the post and fell to Modou Sougou who had an easy finish. Chances then, came for both the sides but the keepers were upto the mark. But a rash tackle in the 45th minute inside the box saw a penalty being awarded to the home side and Rafael Bastos converted it. So it is Mumbai City FC who are in the driver's seat at the moment but FC Pune City will surely come out strong in the second 45. We saw a comeback yesterday, can we see one tonight?
45'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Pune City : Robin Singh
45'
4 minutes added!
A good amount of time has been added to the first half!
45'
GOALLL!
Mumbai City FC have doubled their lead. Rafael Bastos does not make a mistake. He steps up and blasts it down the middle. The keeper is already committed to his left and he has no chance of saving it. Mumbai City FC have breathing space now.
45'
Goal-Penalty
Goal-Penalty - Mumbai City FC : Rafael Bastos
44'
Penalty!
Mumbai City FC have a chance to double their lead. Modou Sougou receives a through ball and is free in the box. He taps it to his left but is brought down by a poor, poor tackle by Lalchhuanmawia Fanai and the ref points to the spot. The defender gets a yellow. Lucky? Maybe as it was a last man tackle.
44'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Pune City : Lalchhuanmawia Fanai
41'
Substitution
Substitution - FC Pune City (In: Robin Singh, Out: Ashique Kuruniyan)
43'
On target!
Emiliano Alfaro makes space down the right and then drills a shot from outside the box but straight into the hands of the keeper.
35'
10 minutes to go!
Not a lot of time to go in this half! Can FC Pune City find the equalizer?
29'
End-to-end stuff!
First it was Mumbai City FC who had the chance as Rafael Bastos chips a ball over the defense to set Arnold Issoko free on goal. He lets the ball bounce and then fires a shot from outside the box but is saved by the keeper. FC Pune City then counter-attack as Lalchhuanmawia Fanai puts in a cross towards the far post from the left. Nikhil Poojari takes it on the volley but a little too close to the keeper and Amrinder Singh punches it out.
25'
GOALLLL!
Mumbai City FC have taken the lead. A fortunate one you can say. Paulo Machado from the left, delivers a cross into the box. However, it is too close to the goal. Goes over the keeper, hits the post and falls for Modou Sougou who smashes it into the net. The hosts are up and running.
25'
Goal
Goal - Mumbai City FC : Pape Sougou
21'
Vital block!
That was well-hit but it was well blocked. The ball was lobbed into the box by Emiliano Alfaro towards Nikhil Poojari. He connects well with the shot but Shouvik Ghosh blocks it. Had he not, FC Pune City could have had the lead.
15'
Still goalless!
So the game has now slowed down a little. No clear openings as of now for any of the two sides.
10'
Blocked!
Arnold Issoko tries the spectacular as he brings out the bicycle kick. He hits it well, it seems like it is going in but Sarthak Golui tries to head it out but it hits Adil Khan's chest and then he puts it out of danger. A good attempt though by Arnold, would have been one of the goals of the season.
9'
First yellow!
And it is for a FC Pune City player. Ashique Kuruniyan loses out in a one-on-one battle down the right against Arnold Issoko. He then pulls the defender down by tugging his shirt. Another free kick in a good position for the hosts.
9'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - FC Pune City : Ashique Kuruniyan
6'
Foul!
A free kick in a good position for Mumbai City FC as Rafael Bastos gets sandwiched between Sarthak Golui and Adil Khan. However, the foul is given against the latter. The hosts try to take it quickly but the ref asks them to come back. Nothing results from the set-piece as it is hit into the stands from Paulo Machado.
1'
Off target!
First chance falls to the visitors! A good cross by Lalchhuanmawia Fanai towards Emiliano Alfaro. He leaps above the defender in front of him and gets his head to it. However, he is not able to direct it towards the goal and it is a goal kick.
1'
Let's Football!
The ref blows the whistle and the home side gets us underway.
TOSS
FC Pune City win the toss and they will attack from left to right. Mumbai City FC will get us underway.
National Anthem!
The players make their way out of the tunnel for the Indian National Anthem.
FC Pune City (Playing XI)
Vishal Kaith (GK), Matt Mills, Martin Diaz, Lalchhuanmawia Fanai, Sarthak Golui, Adil Khan, Jonathan Vila, Emiliano Alfaro (C), Nikhil Poojari, Diego Carlos, Ashique Kuruniyan.
Mumbai City FC (Playing XI)
Amrinder Singh (GK), Shouvik Ghosh, Arnold Issoko, Subhasish Bose, Lucian Goian, Sauvik Chakrabarti, Sehnaj Singh, Modou Sougou, Paulo Machado (C), Raynier Fernandes, Rafael Bastos.
Hello and welcome!
Game 12 and it is the Maharashtra Derby. Mumbai City FC take on FC Pune City in the former's den. Both the sides are yet to bag a win. However, the visitors have played only one game which they drew, whereas the hosts have drawn one and lost one. The two will be eager to win the game here tonight. The away side enjoys a better head-to-head record. Also, the last time they came here they ended up on the right side. Can they repeat that? We will have to wait to find out.