Mumbai City secure a point late courtesy of Thaer Krouma's goal in the 89th minute. Two points missed by Mohun Bagan. Too many errors from the Mariners in the final quarter and they have to pay the price. Big result for the Islanders.

It's goodbye for now!

Mumbai City restore parity! Thaer Krouma makes it 2-2 with a neat finish deep into the second half. Noufal drives down the left channel and beat Anirudh Thapa before cutting the ball back inside the box. The ball falls to Krouma, who sidefoots it into the bottom corner past the reach of Vishal Kaith

MBSG 2:2 MCFC ('89)

Tom Aldred is one for the final nine minutes of regulation time and injury time. Alberto is limping off and makes the way for him. As things stand, Alberto's goal is the difference between the two teams.

MBSG 2:1 MCFC ('81)

Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa are in for the final quarter of this match. Liston and Abhishek make way for the dynamic duo. Mohun Bagan need a goal to kill off this tie. It's anyones game as of now

MBSG 2:1 MCFC ('75)

Tiri scores at the right end this time! Under 20 minutes to go and Mohun Bagan Super Giant lead 2-1. Chaos inside the box after a corner kick. Karelis and Tiri both went for the ball, and it looks like that the latter got the final touch to it

MBSG 2:1 MCFC ('70)

Noufal is in for his debut! The former Gokulam Kerala man replaces Jayesh Rane, who was on a yellow card. Noufal has just over 25 minutes to do some magic. This boy is quick

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('63)

Van Nieff escapes a second yellow! That was deliberate attempt to stop the counter. Petratos was about to release the ball from a throw in. However, the Dutch midfielder stopped him from doing so. He was already on a yellow

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('59)

MCFC captain Chhangte shapes to shoot from range after the ball falls to him after a corner. However, his looping shot fails to trouble Vishal Kaith. Mumbai City's seach for a goal goes on

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('50)

Talk about recovery! Valpuia with a last gasp tackle on Dimi. Cummings receives the ball and turns sharply before releasing his compatriot. However, Valpuia outpaces Petratos and uses his body to shield the ball and put the ball out of danger. That was the game right there

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('48)

The second half starts with Mumbai City FC eyeing a route back into this match. They trail 0-2 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

Defending champions Mohun Bagan with a 2-0 lead at half-time. Alberto Rodriguez with a debut goal after Tiri put the ball into his own net. Big 45 minutes coming up

MBSG 2:0 MCFC

Four additional minutes have been added to the first 45 with Mohun Bagan leading 2-0. Meanwhile, Bipin makes another brilliant run down that left channel. He curls an early low cross inside the box. The movement from Karelis is world class but Greek fluffs his lines. Nervy moments for Mohun Bagan

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('48)

Lightning footwork from Bipin! He beats Ashish Rai with a clever touch before making a run inside the box. He cuts his onto his left foot before firing his effort into the side netting. Vishal Kaith not happy with his defenders

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('42)

Jon Toral comes off after just 40 minutes into his ISL debut for Mumbai City FC. He is replaced by Jeremy Manzorro. Seems like a forced change

MBSG 2:0 MCFC ('40)

Alberto Rodriguez scores on his ISL debut! Brilliant teamwork from the Mariners. Jason Cummings finds Ashish Rai on the right flank, and the latter finds Greg Stewart with a well-timed cross. The former Mumbai City man heads the ball into the path of Alberto, who slots the ball into the net

MBSG 2:0 MCFC (29')

Jayesh Rane is the first player to find the referee's pocked. He gets a yellow card for a clash with Ashish Rai. Another blow for Mumbai City

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('27)

After seeing off that early phase of pressure from Mumbai City, Mohun Bagan have taken control of the match. Petratos and Cummings causing all sorts of problem for the Islanders. 

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('26)

What a pass from Petratos! The Aussie pass master creates a chance out of nothing. Ashish Rai lays the ball onto his path, and Dimi takes a touch before curling a cross in for his compatriot Jason Cummings, who is a bit late to react to it.

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('21)

Big miss from Karelis! Bipin Singh finds Chhangte inside the penalty box and the skipper of the Islanders plays a cross to Karelis. However, the Greek forward heads his effort just wide

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('13)

A goal out of nowhere! Tiri the unfortunate man as he puts the ball inside his own net. Liston Colaco cuts down the left wing before firing a low cross inside the box. However, Phurba Lachenpa fails to hold on to it, catching Tiri off guard.

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('8)

Mumbai City have the ball inside the net inside the first four minutes. However, the goal has been ruled out due to offside. The ball falls to Chhangte, who sets it for Torai, the ball gets a touch from Bipin who is clearly ahead of the last defender

MBSG 1:0 MCFC ('4)

Match between Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City FC begins. 

We are moments away from the start! Mohun Bagan are without the services of Jamie Maclaren and Ashique Kuruniyan. Insted, former Mumbai City star Greg Stewart gets a start against his former side. Sahal Abdul Samad also on the bench for the Mariners.

Warming for the opener #MBSGMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity pic.twitter.com/kPOTe4BHaO

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) September 13, 2024

Coach Kratky names his first XI of the season vs The Mariners
#MBSGMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity @etihad pic.twitter.com/YDng6ybNit

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) September 13, 2024

Your Mariners to face Mumbai City FC! #MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/HljQlMV64n

— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) September 13, 2024

Mohun Bagan won the ISL shield last season while Mumbai City won the cup. Both teams have had several incomings and outgoings during the off season. Mohun Bagan have bolstered their attack by signing Jamie Maclaren from Melbourne City, the sister club of Mumbai City.

On the other hand, the Islanders have brought in star players of the likes of Jeremy Manzorro from Jamshedpur FC, Brandon Fernandes from FC Goa and Nikolaos Karelis from Greek Super League side Panetolikos.

Greetings to everyone! The new season of the Indian Super League is here, and in the opening match, it's the defending champions Mohun Bagan facing cup winners Mumbai City FC at the Salt Lake Stadium.