ISL: Mehtab Singh’s strike helps Mumbai City beat Hyderabad FC
Mumbai City FC returned to winning ways at home courtesy of a solitary goal from Mehtab Singh as Petr Kratky’s men put the preceding defeat against Punjab FC behind by securing their third win of the ongoing season. With his assist, Chhangte became Mumbai City FC’s outright highest goal contributor in ISL (36 – 21 goals and 15 assists), leaving behind Bipin Singh. Here are key talking points: Aggressive start by Mumbai City The hosts started the game with extra motivation, troubling the Hyderabad FC penalty area with crosses and penetrations. The game’s first chance fell to Lallianzuala Chhangte, who dropped his shoulder and lost his marker Parag Shrivas in the box before testing Lalbiakhlua Jongte with a vicious left-footed effort. However, the Hyderabad FC goalkeeper was alert to the danger as he parried the effort to safety. Mehtab Singh’s powerful header The Islanders finally broke the deadlock in the 29th minute when Mehtab Singh, who is ever dangerous from set-pieces made an exceptional movement to head home a corner delivered by Chhangte. Mehtab lost …
