Mumbai City FC's twelve-match unbeaten run in the 2020-21 season of Indian Super League (ISL) came to a screeching halt as they were defeated 1-2 by NorthEast United FC at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim.
Adam Le Fondre pulled one goal back in the 85th minute of the match after NEUFC took a 2-0 ead as early as the tenth minute. But it turned out to be too little too late for Mumbai.
Mumbai City FC still occupy the top spot on the points table. They have 30 points from 14 matches in their bag and are six points above the second-placed ATK Mohun Bagan.
This is the second time Mumbai City FC have succumbed to NorthEast United FC this season. In their opening game, the Highlanders played defensively and eked out a win.
But, on Saturday, they went all-out in attack and won the game convincingly.
Both NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC have never lost a game this season after scoring first.
In the crunch encounter, the team that got the first goal was always going to have an advantage. And Deshorn Brown's twin strikes within ten minutes put the game to bed.
Mumbai City FC once again dictated possession in the game. However, they registered the same number of shots on target as NorthEast United FC.
Expanding on this, Sergio Lobera further said:
Sergio Lobera made a triple change in the 66th minute.
Adam Le Fondre, Cy Goddard, and Sarthak Golui replaced Mourtada Fall, Hernan Santana, and Jackichand Singh.
Subsequently, Mumbai City FC piled pressure on NorthEast United FC but were rewarded with only one goal.
Mumbai City FC have collected 40 yellow cards this season, the most by any team.
Mumbai City FC will have to forget their loss before facing Kerala Blasters on Wednesday.