A terrible late error in the box by Ahmed Jahouh rewarded Chennai’s perseverance and an improved second-half display as they held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Monday.
However, the result meant the Islanders extended their unbeaten run to 12 games, matching FC Goa’s record.
Mumbai grabbed the lead through Bartholomew Ogbeche (21’) but his goal was canceled out by Esmael Goncalves (76’) as Chennaiyin rallied to earn a hard-fought point.
The opening 45 minutes were nothing short of entertainment with both sides creating ample chances and testing each other. However, Mumbai proved more clinical than their opponents in the attacking third and deservedly led at the break.
Chennaiyin dominated the opening exchanges and created a chance as early as the second minute. Goncalves won the ball in midfield and played Thoi Singh on the right flank, whose cross was flicked by Mourtada Fall just outside the box. It fell…
