East Bengal Suffers Another Away Defeat as Mumbai City FC Secures 1-0 Win at Home

Sayak Banerjee / 14-02-2024

Mumbai City FC suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against East Bengal. The absence of captain Clayton Silva due to card issues was felt throughout the match. However, East Bengal found some stability in midfield with Souvik Chakrabarti’s return. Coach Carlos Cuadrat made several changes from the previous match lineup, notably substituting Antonio Pardo due to injury. Mumbai City FC dominated early, with 81% ball possession in the first ten minutes. In the 24th minute, Spanish forward Iker Guarrotxena put Mumbai ahead with a spectacular 180-degree turn and shot, following a cross from Akash Mishra. Despite East Bengal’s efforts to equalize towards the end, Mumbai City FC held on to their lead, securing a 1-0 victory. Iker, making his debut for Mumbai, not only scored but also impressed with his performance. New foreign signings Felisio Browne Forbes and Victor Vasquez, despite opportunities, failed to make an impact. The match concluded with Carlos Cuadrat, despite the loss, urging his team to remain focused and determined.