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Mohun Bagan concede late goals to play out 2-2 draw against Mumbai City

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Mohun Bagan, on Friday, conceded a two-goal lead to play out a draw against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-15 opener at the Salt Lake Stadium. A dying minute goal by Thaer Krouma spoiled their hope of a winning start to the season. Mohun Bagan took a 2-0 lead in the first half after making a probing start, with an own goal by Tiri and a field goal by Alberto Rodriguez giving them the crucial lead. Though Mumbai City showed early intent to score, the vigilant Mohun Bagan defence kept frustrating the Islanders. Bipin Singh, operating on the right flank, made a quick attack on the very onset of the match, by playing the ball deep into the Mohun Bagan box. Exerting their domination early in the game, Mumbai City FC also scored a goal in the fourth minute before referee cancelled out it, calling it an off-side. Bipin’s late touch after Jon Toral took a goal-bound shot meant Mumbai City’s goal was cancelled. Five minutes later, Mohun Bagan, launching a …

Mumbai City completes signing of Syrian international Thaer Krouma

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Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced the arrival of defender Thaer Krouma. The Syrian international joins the Islanders on a short-term contract until the end of the 2023-24 season. The experienced centre-back has played most of his football in his home country of Syria. In addition to this, he has also plied his trade in the top flight divisions of Iraq, Lebanon and Bahrain. Most recently, Krouma turned out for defending Syrian Premier League champions Al Fotuwa SC and represented the Syrian club in continental competitions as well, having participated in the 2023-24 AFC Cup. The 33-year-old defender has over 30 caps for the Syrian Men’s National Football Team and recently represented his country at the ongoing 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar, playing every minute of Syria’s memorable campaign. Krouma was a part of the Syrian defence that only conceded two goals in the entire tournament before their penalty shootout defeat to Iran in the Round of 16. Krouma will join the Islanders’ camp in Mumbai in the coming days and will wear the …