Mumbai City FC failed to qualify for the semi-finals after a 2-1 defeat to Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the PJN Stadium, Fatorda. The result confirmed all four semifinalists – Jamshedpur FC, ATK Mohun Bagan, Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC.
Rohit Danu (14’) gave an early lead to the Nizams which was doubled by Joel Chianese (41’) before the first half ended. Mourtada Fall (76’) pulled one back in the second half for Mumbai City FC.
Mumbai City FC finished their campaign at fifth place with 31 points.
Sauvik Chakrabarti won the Hero of the Match Award.
In the next match, FC Goa will take on Kerala Blasters FC.
Mumbai City FC (Starting XI)
Phurba Lachenpa (GK), Mehtab Singh, Mourtada Fall (C), Amey Ranawade, Mandar Dessai, Vinit Rai, Lalengmawia, Cassio Gabriel, Igor Angulo, Vikram Singh, Bipin Singh.
Hyderabad FC (Starting XI)
Laxmikant Kattimani (GK), Nim Dorjee, Chinglensana Singh, Juanan (C), Sauvik Chakrabarti, Yasir Mohammad, Khassa Camara, Nikhil Poojary, Joel Chianese, Javier Siverio, Rohit Danu.
Picture Courtesy: ISL Media