"It`s unusual for Jeje not to score going into his fourth game.
The Chennaiyin FC striker is the leading Indian goalscorer in the ISL and announced his arrival this season with a brace against ATK. Coach Gregory said he was kept out as a "precautionary measure" against ATK, but more importantly the visitors are buoyed by the return to form of Jeje Lalpekhlua. We had a poor first 45 minutes in our first game (against FC Goa), but since then we have managed to put together a couple of good results and we desperately want to keep it going," said coach John Gregory.Ĭhennaiyin FC have been boosted by the return of influential midfielder Raphael Augusto who has now recovered to take the field again. It will be Chennaiyin, though, who should consider themselves favourites given their fantastic run of three victories in a row, including a dramatic 3-2 victory over defending champions ATK in the previous game at home. That will give us confidence for the home games," said the Mumbai captain. We have returned with a point which is important. It`s not easy in Kochi because of the fantastic atmosphere. Big-money signing Apuia controlled the midfield with ease."That was a positive result, considering we were playing away. Mumbai City could have had a third before the break only for Raynier's shot to be stopped by the crossbar. The Spaniard took a deft touch, rushed past the defenders, and shot fiercely as the ball went into the net past Dheeraj's right. A sharp turn in midfield led to the ball played through for Angulo. Minutes later, it was time for Raynier Fernandes to turn provider. He brought himself between the ball and the FC Goa player and Ivan's mistimed tackle led to a penalty kick.Īngulo converted the spot-kick with glee, beating old teammate Dheeraj Singh, who otherwise had a decent night. Gabriel received a cross with Ivan Gonzalez looking to clear. The game opened up after the half-hour cooling break.
The Mumbai City wing-back had to be subbed off in pain. The song of the club was launched just an hour before ISL 2020-21 kicked-off with debutant ATK Mohun Bagan playing two-time ISL finalist Kerala Blasters in the first match. The song is composed by music composer Shantanu Moitra and sung by Usha Uthup. There was drama early on with Leander D'Cunha let off for what looked like a possible foul inside the box for tripping down Vignesh Dakshinamurthy. ATK Mohun Bagan launched the club’s official song for season 7 of the Indian Super League (ISL). Brandon Fernandes remained unavailable for selection due to injury. Apuia, Mohammad Nawaz, Rahul Bheke, and Cassio Gabriel all started alongside Angulo.įC Goa's replacement for Angulo, Airam Cabrera, led the line for the Gaurs. Brazilian Ygor Catatau (76th) then celebrated his ISL debut within minutes of stepping onto the pitch, closing the match for the City Football Group-owned club in their season opener.ĭes Buckingham, on his first match as head coach on Indian soil, showed off Mumbai City's summer signings in the starting XI. Angulo continued from where he left last season with a fine outing, though against his former side, as he scored in the 33rd (penalty) and 36 minutes to help Mumbai City FC begin their campaign on a winning note. Spanish striker Igor Angulo struck twice in the space of three minutes as Mumbai City FC began their Indian Super League title defence in style with 3-0 win against FC Goa on Monday.