02-Oct-2024 10:33 PM
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Mumbai, Oct 2 (Reporter) Though it was a listless 0-0 draw, Bengaluru FC achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first team in ISL history to start a season with four consecutive clean sheets.
The match at the Mumbai Football Arena left both teams with mixed feelings as they struggled to capitalise on scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
As the final whistle blew at 90+5 minutes, neither side could find the back of the net, despite several promising chances. MCFC’s Tiri came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock just before stoppage time, but the Mumbai fans were left frustrated as the game concluded without goals.
Bengaluru's solid defensive performance, led by goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, kept Mumbai’s attack at bay, showcasing their resilience and discipline in defence.
The first half saw an evenly matched contest, with both teams creating chances but unable to convert. Bengaluru controlled the game's tempo, dominating possession with 62 percent, while Mumbai struggled to find their rhythm. The teams went into half-time with a scoreline of 0-0 after a hard-fought opening period.
In the second half, the game continued at a high pace, with both teams pressing for a breakthrough. Mumbai made tactical substitutions in hopes of changing the game's momentum, bringing on Krouma and Bipin. However, their efforts to breach Bengaluru's defence were met with resistance.
Key moments included a near miss for Mumbai in the 79th minute, where Tiri's effort hit the crossbar, and a promising chance for Bengaluru's Jorge Pereyra Diaz, whose shot from outside the box rolled harmlessly past the post.
As the match drew to a close, Bengaluru's defence remained unyielding, while Mumbai's players displayed determination, albeit without the desired outcome.
This result leaves Mumbai City FC still searching for their first win of the season, following a draw against Mohun Bagan SG and a loss to Jamshedpur FC. In contrast, Bengaluru FC maintains their impressive form, having won all three of their previous matches against East Bengal, Hyderabad FC, and Mohun Bagan SG.
Both teams will look to regroup as they prepare for their upcoming fixtures in what promises to be an exciting season ahead in the ISL...////...