ISL 2021 | Mumbai City hands Chennaiyin FC its first defeat of the season
The Hindu
Goal came in the 86th minute when Ahmed Jahouh’s free kick found Bheke
Mumbai City FC was made to work hard till the dying minutes of the contest before the defending champion’s persistence paid off as Rahul Bheke’s late winner handed Chennaiyin FC its first defeat of ISL Season 8 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Wednesday.
The Islanders’ 1-0 win gave them a four-point cushion at the top of the table. Mumbai City has 15 points from six matches while Jamshedpur FC has 11 from the same number of games.
The goal came in the 86th minute when Ahmed Jahouh’s free kick found Bheke, who headed home. Chennaiyin custodian Vishal Kaith did not cover himself in glory as he charged for the ball and left the goal open for the header.
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