Bengaluru, India – December 8, 2023: Mumbai City FC delivered a dominant performance on the road, defeating Bengaluru FC 4-0 in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) encounter played at the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium on December 8, 2023.
Mumbai started the game brightly, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Their dominance paid off in the 18th minute when Ahmed Jahouh’s sublime free-kick from the edge of the box found the top corner, leaving Bengaluru goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with no chance.
Bengaluru attempted to respond, but their attacks lacked precision and were easily dealt with by the Mumbai defense. The visitors doubled their lead just before halftime when Bipin Singh capitalized on a defensive error, slotting the ball past Sandhu to make it 2-0 at the break.
The second half continued in the same vein, with Mumbai City dictating the play. They added their third goal in the 75th minute through a clinical finish from Lallianzuala Chhangte, who pounced on a loose ball inside the box.
With Bengaluru chasing the game, Mumbai ruthlessly exploited the gaps in their defense. Substitute Greg Stewart put the icing on the cake in the 89th minute with a powerful strike, sealing a convincing 4-0 victory for the visitors.
The win saw Mumbai City extend their unbeaten streak to six matches and consolidate their position at the top of the ISL table. Bengaluru, meanwhile, remained winless in their last four league games.
Highlights of the ISL Match: Bengaluru vs Mumbai City (08/12/2023)
Mumbai City FC Dominated Bengaluru in a Convincing 4-0 Away Win
- 18th Minute: Ahmed Jahouh opened the scoring for Mumbai City with a beautiful free-kick that curled into the top corner.
- 43rd Minute: Bipin Singh doubled Mumbai’s lead just before halftime with a clinical finish after a defensive error from Bengaluru.
- 75th Minute: Lallianzuala Chhangte made it 3-0 to Mumbai with a well-taken strike after pouncing on a loose ball in the box.
- 89th Minute: Substitute Greg Stewart added another goal for Mumbai with a powerful strike, sealing a convincing 4-0 victory for the visitors.
Key Takeaways
- Mumbai City controlled the game from start to finish and were deserved winners.
- Ahmed Jahouh and Bipin Singh were two of the standout performers for Mumbai City.
- Bengaluru struggled to create clear-cut chances and made costly defensive errors.
- Mumbai City extended their unbeaten streak to six matches and consolidated their position at the top of the ISL table.
Quotes from the ISL Match: Bengaluru vs Mumbai City (08/12/2023)
Mumbai City FC Head Coach, Des Buckingham
“I’m very pleased with the performance tonight. We controlled the game from start to finish and were very clinical in front of goal. This is a big win for us and it keeps us top of the table.”
Mumbai City FC Midfielder, Ahmed Jahouh
“I’m happy to score the opening goal and help the team win. We played very well tonight and I’m proud of the performance.”
Bengaluru FC Head Coach, Simon Grayson
“We’re very disappointed with the result tonight. We didn’t play well enough and Mumbai City were the better team. We need to learn from our mistakes and come back stronger next time.”
Bengaluru FC Captain, Sunil Chhetri
“It was a tough night for us. We need to pick ourselves up and focus on the next game.”
Man of the Match Ahmed Jahouh
Ahmed Jahouh was the undisputed star of the show in Mumbai City’s dominant 4-0 victory over Bengaluru. His pinpoint free-kick to open the scoring set the tone for the night, showcasing his technical brilliance and composure. But his impact went beyond the goal. He orchestrated play from the heart of midfield, dictating the tempo and controlling the flow of the game. His vision and passing were instrumental in creating numerous scoring opportunities for Mumbai City, while his defensive contributions were crucial in nullifying Bengaluru’s attacking threats. Jahouh’s complete performance, oozing with confidence and leadership, earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
