As it happened: Mumbai City FC creates history and becomes the first Indian team to win a match in the AFC Champions League

Mumbai City FC coach Des Buckingham made it clear that it was his dream to make Mumbai the first Indian club to win a game in the AFC Champions League. Mumbai City FC today accomplished that dream today with 2-1 victory.

Air Force Club asserted themselves in the game from the early minutes, pinning Mumbai City deep into their own half but the Iraqi side couldn't convert their chances.

Air Force Club player Alaa Abbas was causing all sorts of problems for Mumbai City but the forward should have done better in the ninth minute when his tame effort was easily collected by Mumbai CIty goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa.

Mumbai City had their first look at goal just before the half-hour mark, Ahmed Jahouh finding space before setting up for Lallianzuala Chhangte, who blasted his long-range effort wide.

Vikram Singh had a golden opportunity to put Mumbai City in front two minutes from the break but Jabbar was at the right place to foil his effort.

Air Force almost punished Mumbai City in the 52nd minute when Ismail dispossessed Jahouh at the top of the box before setting up Shareef Abdulkadhim, who with only the keeper to beat, sent his effort wide.

It was Hammadi Ahmad who gave Air Force the lead near the hour mark. The Iraqi side looked deadly in the attacks and the goal was just a matter of time. A wonderfully crafted move saw the ball meet the net.

However, the entire momentum of the game shifted when Mumbai conceded. In a span of just 5 minutes, Mumbai scored 5 goals to win the tie. At the 70th minute mark, Diego Mauricio was fouled in the box. With a calm head, he converted it with ease.

The equaliser proved to be a turning point in the game as Bheke doubled Mumbai City's lead, heading home a textbook corner from Jahouh to seal the game and a historic first three points.

That dream came true today as the Mumbai outfits against all odds, turned the tide to their favour to win 2-1 against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (Air Force). A sublime performance from the Islanders saw them overcome the Iraqi side to register an emphatic win.