Mumbai City FC defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in ISL 2021-22

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Mumbai City defeated Chennaiyin FC 1-0 to consolidate their lead at the top of the -table and end Chennaiyin FC’s unbeaten run in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.

Rahul Bheke scored the winner in the 86th minute from a free kick.

It was a match that saw two contrasting styles of play with Mumbai City FC’s attacking play measured against Chennaiyin FC’s strong defence.

For most parts of the game, CFC’s strategy of having at least five men behind to be working as MCFC struggled to break through to pose any serious threat.

Mumbai City FC now have 15 points from six matches. Chennaiyin FC, meanwhile, dropped to fifth in the ISL points table with eight points from five matches.

Rahul Bheke won Hero of the Match Award.

On Thursday, the 16th of December, Bengaluru FC will meet ATK Mohun Bagan. Meanwhile, SC East Bengal will next face NorthEast United FC on Friday.

Picture Courtesy: Indian Super League Twitter

League Table

PosClubPWDLFAGDPts
1Hyderabad FC129122471728
2Mumbai City FC1183032112127
3ATK Mohun Bagan127231712523
4Kerala Blasters FC117131914522
5FC Goa126152016419
6Odisha FC116141515019
7Chennaiyin FC114252123-214
8East Bengal114071320-712
9Bengaluru FC12318817-910
10Jamshedpur FC11128819-115
11NorthEast United FC1210111033-233

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