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Des Buckingham looking to use Durand Cup as a platform to prepare for the upcoming AFC Champions League

Des Buckingham, the Mumbai City FC Coach wants his team to use Durand Cup 2023 as a platform to prepare for the AFC Champions League.

Aug 8, 2023, 9:30 AM5 min read

With a comfortable win in the bag in their 2023/24 season opener, the Islanders are back in action again. Mumbai City will look to consolidate the top spot in Group B as they take on Jamshedpur FC in the second game of the 2023 Durand Cup at the VYBK here in Kolkata, with the action kicking off at 6 PM IST. 

After finishing last year's edition as runners-up, Mumbai City began its hunt for the 2023 Durand Cup in style. First-half goals from Rostyn Griffiths, Jorge Pereyra Díaz, and Lallianzuala Chhangte gave the Islanders an unassailable lead in just 35 minutes before David Lalhlansanga scored a consolation for the hosts as Des Buckingham's side rolled over the opposition with a 3-1 win.

Read Also: FC Goa and Jamshedpur FC to begin their 132nd IndianOil Durand Cup campaigns

Pleased with his side's comprehensive performance in the opening fixture, Des Buckingham said, "I'm very happy with the first competitive game of our season against a strong Mohammedan team. To get off to the start and play the football we did in the first half was very pleasing to see. Now it's about making sure that we can put in that performance over a 90-minute period."

With the 2023-24 AFC Champions League on the horizon, the Islanders camped in Bangkok for an intensive pre-season camp and Des Buckingham is confident the Durand Cup can prove to be a vital platform to prepare for Asia's top club competition. He said, "The way we've set up, we're trying to prepare this team as well as we can for our first game of the season, which for us is going to be the AFC Champions League, and making sure all our players are at the level that we're going to need them to be at to challenge Asia's best."

"We need to make sure that we prepare ourselves:" Des Buckingham

The Islanders enjoyed a record-breaking 2022-23 ISL title and Des believes that the Durand Cup can help his side once again to build an important foundation ahead of the start of the new season. Buckingham said, "We brought our first team here firstly, to respect the competition and try to be successful, but we know these are the only competitive games we will get before the start of the season. What this tournament did for us last year is it set us up extremely well to start our regular ISL season and allowed us to go and have the success that we did. This year it's a step higher because our first game will be an AFC Champions League game. So we need to make sure that we prepare ourselves as well as we can (using these games)."

Summer signing Akash Mishra made the starting XI while Dutchman Yoëll van Nieff came on in the second half for his debut for the Islanders, and Des Buckingham was happy with what he saw from his new recruits. "I am very happy with their addition. We want to do well domestically again but we also have the Champions League. Akash has fit in here seamlessly - you could almost not be able to pick him out as a new player. The environment has allowed him to settle in quickly and as we've seen in training and in this game, the qualities he brings will allow us to develop our game," said Buckingham.

Des Buckingham looking to use Durand Cup as a platform to prepare the squad for the upcoming AFC Champions League | Sportz Point

He added, "You also look at Yoëll, starting on the bench – the idea was to allow Apuia, Greg, and Alberto to start and get us going and for Yoëll to have a look from the bench initially and then get his first taste of Indian football. He's got some wonderful footballing ability. It's about getting minutes into him, but to throw everything at him from the start (could've been) may be too much. Now it's about him adapting, taking his time to come through, and gelling with that midfield to complement what we want going through the middle. So I'm very much looking forward to what he will bring to us, certainly in the next two games." 

Fresh off his debut, Akash Mishra was delighted at getting his first competitive minutes for the Islanders as he said, "It's a great experience to play for Mumbai City, and to start the campaign with a win is really a bonus for me, and for the team. As a defender, clean sheets are important to me and to the team. We weren't happy with the goal that we conceded, but we'll try to work on that moving forward." 

With Jamshedpur FC insights for the second game of Group B, Des Buckingham is expecting another tough test en route to his side's quest to qualify for the knockout stages. "We're looking to get the same preparation and hopefully a better performance. It's going to be a fine balance of using these games to get minutes into the players whilst giving younger players an opportunity to show what they can do. We've seen what the young ones can do at the Super Cup and with the competitions we're in – this one, the ISL, the AFC Champions League, and maybe the Federation Cup – squad depth is going to be important. So we want prepare a strong first 13-14 players but we also need to make sure our young players get that exposure to be able to contribute as well." 

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ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know

Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC will compete in the ISL playoffs. Here is everything you need to know about ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.

Mar 13, 2025, 7:45 AM5 min read

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com
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Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into the Indian Super League 2024-25 knockout phase, six teams have secured their appearance for the playoffs.

The league stage of 2024-25 ended with a dead-rubber game on Wednesday as Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.

Mumbai City FC triumphed 2-0 over Bengaluru on Tuesday in their final league stage encounter this season, becoming the sixth team to book their tickets to the playoffs.

This article offers you everything you need to know about the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs: Teams qualified

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Mohun Bagan SG clinched the league shield for the second consecutive season. (Image Credit | MBSG on X)

Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the first team to qualify for the ISL 2024-25 playoffs after achieving a 1-0 victory against Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata last month.

The Mariners successfully defended their ISL League Shield as well, becoming the first-ever team in ISL history to achieve this feat, having earned a record 56 points in 24 matches.

Read Also | ISL Stats: 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far

FC Goa were the second team to qualify for the playoffs, securing their spot after a 2-0 win against Kerala Blasters last month. The Gaurs guaranteed the second place in the standings with 48 points in 24 games, ensuring their direct entry to the semi-finals.

Bengaluru FC were the third team to reach the playoffs, following a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in February. The Blues finished the regular season in third place, having gathered 38 points in 24 matches.

Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC also booked their places in the playoffs. NorthEast United FC secured the fourth spot with 38 points in 24 games, whereas Jamshedpur FC finished in fifth place with the same points, but fell short in the goal difference.

The sixth and final playoff spot was clinched by Mumbai City FC, with 36 points in 24 games following a 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC in the final match of the regular season.

Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC all finished with 38 points after 24 games. For teams that have the same number of points, their head-to-head record is considered first. If their head-to-head results are tied at 1-1 or if they have drawn, then goal difference is taken into account. 

According to this rule, Bengaluru FC had a win and a draw against Northeast United FC, which is why they are ranked above. Jamshedpur FC also has the points as Bengaluru and NorthEast, but their head-to-head record is lower, which is why they are placed below the other two.

ISL Playoffs Format

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The top six teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams ensuring a direct place in the two-legged semi-finals. 

Additionally, the team that finishes at the top of the table after the league stage wins the League Shield and secures a place in the group phase of the AFC Champions League Two. 

The four teams that finish in the third to sixth positions will compete for a spot in the semi-finals through a playoff round. Notably, the playoffs are decided in a single-legged knockout game which is played in the home ground of the team that finished higher on the leaderboard.

To award some deserving advantage to the third and fourth placed teams in the league stage, the third-placed team takes on the sixth-placed side, whereas the fourth-placed and fifth-placed team meet in the other playoff.

The winners of the play-offs will advance to the semi-finals and will compete against the first two teams for a place in the ISL 2024-25 Final.

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures

Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super  Giant for second Cup
Mumbai City won the ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season. (Image Credit | MCFC)

Pending an official confirmation, ISL 2024-25 playoffs are likely to be played on March 29 and 30, whereas the semifinals are scheduled for the first week of April.

According to reports, the first legs of the semi-finals are supposed to be played on April 2 and 3; and the return legs will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.

However, here are the confirmed match-ups in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.

Match Match Date Kickoff Venue
Knockout 1 Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC TBD 7:30 PM Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Knockout 2 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC TBD
7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
Semi-final 1, first leg
Winner of KO2 vs Mohun Bagan TBD
7:30 PM TBD
Semi-final 2, first leg
Winner of KO1 vs FC Goa TBD
7:30 PM TBD
Semi-final 1, second leg
Mohun Bagan vs Winner of KO2 TBD
7:30 PM Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Semi-final 2, second leg
FC Goa vs Winner of KO1 TBD
7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa
Final Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 TBD
7:30 PM TBD

*pending further confirmation

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Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Highlights 2024-25 | Mumbai secure play-off qualification with a statement win | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC

Catch the highlights of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:59 PM1 min read

Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC LIVE Updates ISL 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the most crucial encounter of the last match-week between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru FC have already qualified for the play-offs, currently positioned fourth with 38 points in 23 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC need to earn a point tonight to secure their qualification, as they are in the seventh position, having accumulated 33 points in 23 matches.

Tonight, both teams will take the field for their last league stage outing for the 2024-25 season. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 11, 2025, 3:56 PM

ISL 2024-25 table after this game

Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM

Mumbai City FC qualify for the play-offs!

Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!

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Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM

90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC

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Mar 11, 2025, 3:53 PM

90'+3' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh

Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh

Mar 11, 2025, 3:52 PM

90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time announced

Mar 11, 2025, 3:51 PM

90' | Sublime block by Salah!

Sahil attempted to grab the long ball but slipped it on the other way, as Vikram found the ball on the right, but his strike was supremely blocked by Salah on the line!

Mar 11, 2025, 3:50 PM

90' | Brilliant save from Sahil!

Ortiz found a ball inside the six-yard box following an error from Roshan. but Sahil stayed tall and made a huge save to deny Ortiz from striking it.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:47 PM

89' | Yellow for Roshan

Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:46 PM

88' | Mendez is cautioned

Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:44 PM

85' | Save from Sahil!

Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM

85' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

In: Soham Varshneya

Out: Suresh Wangjam

Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM

84' | Chance for Mumbai!

Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:41 PM

83' | Chance for Bengaluru

Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:38 PM

79' | What an effort from Vikram!

Vikram Pratap unleashed a blistering strike from the right that traveled a long distance before striking the crossbar following a fingertip touch from Sahil Poonia!

Mar 11, 2025, 3:35 PM

76' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

In: Mohamed Salah

Out: Namgyal Bhutia

Mar 11, 2025, 3:31 PM

73' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane

Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes

Mar 11, 2025, 3:30 PM

72' | Fanai is booked

Fanai gets booked for a foul.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:26 PM

67' | So close for Mendez!

Sunil Chhetri headed the ball in toward Mendez, who sprinted in one on one position against Lachenpa, but fired his strike just inches wide off the far post.

So close for the Blues!

Mar 11, 2025, 3:20 PM

61' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

In: Shivaldo Singh

Out: Vinith Venkatesh

Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM

60' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC

In: Jon Toral

Out: Nikos Karelis

Mar 11, 2025, 3:16 PM

55' | Chance for Ortiz

Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.

Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM

46' | Second half begins

Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM

Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC

In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

Out: Ryan Williams

Mar 11, 2025, 2:48 PM

45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 0-2 MCFC

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Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | 3 minutes of added time announced

Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | Great deny from Lachenpa!

Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:42 PM

42' | Yellow for Ryan

Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:38 PM

38' | Goal. Karelis scores. | BFC 0-2 MCFC

Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.

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Mar 11, 2025, 2:36 PM

36' | Penalty for Mumbai!

Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!

Very, very poor decision!

Mar 11, 2025, 2:32 PM

29' | Chance for Mumbai

Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:27 PM

26' | Great block from Tiri!

Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!

Mar 11, 2025, 2:22 PM

21' | Slowdown

The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes, resulting in a slower approach from both sides.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:12 PM

11' | Save from Sahil

Vicious grounded pass from Vikram from the right flank, but Sahil Poonia made a great save to punch the ball away, denying Karelis from a tap-in.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM

8' | GOALLL! Chhangte scores! | BFC 0-1 MCFC

Jorge Ortiz chipped the ball powerfully from inside the box, which rattled the crossbar, but Karelis' header from the rebound went to the other way. However, Chhangte made no mistake in slotting the ball home from the right!

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Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 PM

5' | Offside

Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.

Mar 11, 2025, 2:01 PM

1' | Kick Off!

The game is underway in Bengaluru! 

Mar 11, 2025, 1:56 PM

Minutes away!

Mar 11, 2025, 1:55 PM

Arrival!

Mar 11, 2025, 1:54 PM

Line-up | Mumbai City FC

Starting XI: Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodrigues; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes; Vikram Pratap Singh, Nikos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz

Subs: Krouma, Franklin, Jayesh, Toral, Rehenesh, Bipin, Prabir, Sahil, Noufal

Head Coach: Petr Kratky

Mar 11, 2025, 1:50 PM

Line-up | Bengaluru FC

Starting XI: Sahil Poonia (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh; Vinith Venkatesh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri

Subs: Gurpreet, Harsh, Sivasakthi, Salah, Soham, Capo, Danu, Palande, Shivaldo

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza

Mar 11, 2025, 11:59 AM

Eyeing to end on a high

Mar 11, 2025, 11:57 AM

All to play for!

Mar 11, 2025, 11:55 AM

What's at stake?

Mumbai City FC is currently in seventh place with 33 points and needs just a draw to surpass Odisha FC, who is in sixth place with the same number of points, and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Islanders have not won any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured a spot in the top six and are presently in fourth place with 38 points from 23 games.

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Mar 11, 2025, 11:53 AM

Earlier this season

On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM

Tonight's venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium

Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM

How to watch the match?

The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Mar 11, 2025, 11:48 AM

Match Details

Match: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC

Date: 11 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

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Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Ten-men Mumbai City battle it out to snatch a point against Mohun Bagan SG | FT MCFC 2-2 MBSG

Catch the highlights of the Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG match in ISL 2024-25 at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

Mar 1, 2025, 1:28 PM1 min read

Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG LIVE Updates ISL 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of another iconic encounter between Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan SG at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

Mumbai City FC are currently positioned sixth with 32 points in 21 matches, looking for three more important points to go past fifth-placed NorthEast United. On the contrary, the 2024-25 league shield winners Mohun Bagan SG are sitting comfortably atop the table with 52 points in 22 matches.

The Islanders will look for a crucial win, whereas the Mariners will give it all to keep their winning streak intact. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary this evening.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 1, 2025, 1:30 PM

ISL 2024-25 table after this game

Mar 1, 2025, 1:27 PM

90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT MCFC 2-2 MBSG

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Mar 1, 2025, 1:25 PM

90'+6' | Tangri gets cautioned

Deepak Tangri gets booked for a foul.

Mar 1, 2025, 1:20 PM

90' | 6 minutes of injury time added on

Mar 1, 2025, 1:19 PM

89' | GOALLLL! Ayush Chhikara, the super-sub scores! | MCFC 2-2 MBSG

Vishal Kaith tried his absolute best with two consecutive saves but failed to keep the ball off the net, as Ayush Chhikara becomes the super sub for Kratky!

Mumbai City pull off a late equalizer!

Mar 1, 2025, 1:17 PM

87' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

In: Nathan Rodrigues, Ayush Chhikara

Out: Sahil Panwar, Bipin Singh

Mar 1, 2025, 1:14 PM

84' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG

In;: Greg Stewart

Out: Jamie Maclaren

Mar 1, 2025, 1:13 PM

84' | Van Nieff gets booked

Yoell Van Nieff gets another yellow for Mumbai this evening.

Mar 1, 2025, 1:11 PM

82' | Yellow for Jayesh

Jayesh Rane received a booking for a foul.

Mar 1, 2025, 1:11 PM

80' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG

In: Anirudh Thapa

Out: Abhishekl Suryavanshi

Mar 1, 2025, 1:11 PM

80' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC

In: Jayesh Rane, Jorge Ortiz

Out: Brandon Fernandes, Jon Toral

Mar 1, 2025, 12:59 PM

69' | Good stop from Vishal

Brandon took a left-footed strike from inside the box, as Vishal Kaith made a routine collection.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:57 PM

67' | Yellow for Abhishek

Abhishek Suryavanshi gets a yellow for a foul.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:55 PM

65' | So close for Tiri!

Tiri powered a header on target following a corner, but the ball went inches over the crossbar!

Mar 1, 2025, 12:54 PM

64' | Substitutions for Mohun Bagan SG

In: Asish Rai, Ashique Kuruniyan

Out: Subhashish Bose, Saurabh Bhanwala

Mar 1, 2025, 12:52 PM

62' | Mumbai is producing waves of attacks

Mumbai City are producing back-to-back attacks to bring out the second goal, whereas Van Nieff's strike from outside the box is saved in the process.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:51 PM

61' | Petratos is shown a yellow

Dimitri Petratos is also shown a yellow for arguing.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:51 PM

60' | Subhashish gets booked

Mohun Bagan skipper Subhashish Bose also gets booked for a foul.

He will miss Mohun Bagan's last game.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:49 PM

58' | Vikram Pratap sent off!

Vikram Pratap hits Subhashish with his head, and he is shown a second yellow for the nasty foul.

Referee Tejas Nagvenkar shows him the red card, as the Mumbai forward leaves the pitch frustrated.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:48 PM

57' | GOALLL! Toral pulls one back for Mumbai! | MCFC 1-2 MBSG

Brandon delivered a grounded corner inside the box as a shot came, that was denied by Aldred at first. However, Jon Toral had an open goal in front of him and the ball went in.

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Mar 1, 2025, 12:42 PM

52' | Briliant save from Lachenpa

Phurba Lachenpa stayed tall in denying a sublime strike by Liston from the left.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:41 PM

51' | Off target from Panwar

Sahil Panwar unleashed a rebound strike from a distance that went way over the crosspiece.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:39 PM

47' | Chance for Mohun Bagan

Liston Colaco attempted a long-ranger that went past the right post.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:39 PM

46' | Chance for Mumbai

Vikram Pratap's header from inside the box was robustly blocked by Bagan's defence.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:37 PM

46' | Second half begins

Mar 1, 2025, 12:20 PM

45'+5' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT MCFC 0-2 MBSG

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Mar 1, 2025, 12:19 PM

45'+4' | Dippendu gets booked

Dippendu Biswas gets cautioned for a foul.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:15 PM

45' | 4 minutes of added time announced

Mar 1, 2025, 12:14 PM

43' | Yellow for Vikram

Chhangte's long-ranger was marvellously collected by Vishal Kaith, but Vikram Pratap tried to press him till the end, resulting in a bad foul and a booking for the Mumbai forward.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:12 PM

41' | GOALLLL! Petratos doubles it up! | MCFC 0-2 MBSG

Liston Colaco delivered a low cross from the left, which was denied by Lachenpa but punched inside the box. Dimitri Petratos made no mistake in pushing the ball into the net with a quick reflexed strike!

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Mar 1, 2025, 12:08 PM

37' | Another good collection from Vishal

Brandon Fernandes sliced a powerful long-ranger strike targeting the left-bottom corner but Vishal dived to his right to make a great collection.

Mar 1, 2025, 12:07 PM

37' | Good stop from Vishal

Jon Toral tried to test his luck from a tight angle on the right, but the shot as stopped by Vishal and Dippendu cleared the danger away!

Mar 1, 2025, 12:04 PM

32' | GOALLL! Who else than Maclaren? | MCFC 0-1 MBSG

Jamie Maclaren at it again!

A poor lofted backpass from Nieff was anticipated by Maclaren as he sprinted toward the goal before slotting it home with a grounded strike that comfortably went past Lachenpa.

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Mar 1, 2025, 12:00 PM

30' | Off target from Van Nieff

Yoell Van Nieff sprinted past opposition players in front of the box before taking a strike, but the shot was poor and went past way wide off the left-post.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:57 AM

27' | Chances for Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan attempted two consecutive opportunities to score but Mumbai's defence stayed alert in blocking the shots.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:53 AM

23' | Yellow for Aldred

Tom Aldred gets booked for a dangerous foul.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:51 AM

21' | Close for Mumbai

Toral delivered a low cross toward the other end, but Bipin was late in anticipating it.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:42 AM

11' | Chance for Mumbai

Thaer Krouma attempted a first-time strike from a distance that went past wide off the left post.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:41 AM

10' | Vishal in the rescue

Vishal Kaith came forward to punch away a high ball delivered into the box.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:38 AM

7' | Effort from Maclaren

Good recovery from Abhishek as Maclaren unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but the shot was too high over the crossbar.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:34 AM

4' | Both teams off to a fiery start

Mohun Bagan received two early corners, whereas Mumbai is also pushing for the opener. The game is off to a good start.

Mar 1, 2025, 11:30 AM

1' | Kick Off!

Mohun Bagan SG gets us underway in Mumbai!

Mar 1, 2025, 11:24 AM

Last minute preparation

Mar 1, 2025, 11:24 AM

Minutes away from the Kick Off

Mar 1, 2025, 10:59 AM

Super Six qualification at stake for Mumbai

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Mar 1, 2025, 10:56 AM

The visitors have arrived!

Mar 1, 2025, 10:56 AM

The hosts are here!

Mar 1, 2025, 10:55 AM

Line-up | Mohun Bagan SG

Mar 1, 2025, 10:51 AM

Line-up | Mumbai City FC

Starting XI: Phruba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Tiri, Thaer Krouma, Sahil Panwar; Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes, Jon Toral; Vikram Pratap Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte (C), Bipin Singh

Subs: Rehenesh, Prabir, Nathan, Franklin, Hitesh, Jayesh, Ayush, Ortiz, Karelis

Head coach: Petr Kratky

Mar 1, 2025, 10:30 AM

Earlier this season

On September 13th, 2024, Mohun Bagan SG and Mumbai City FC played out a 2-2 draw in the league opener of ISL 2024-25 at the VYBK, Kolkata. Tiri's own goal and Alberto Rodriguez lead Mohun Bagan to two goals, whereas Tiri rectified his mistakes by scoring one for Mumbai, and Krouma scored a late equalizer for the visitors.

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Head-to-head stats (All Competitions)

Matches played: 13

Mumbai City FC wins: 7

Mohun Bagan Sg wins: 2

Draws: 4

Mar 1, 2025, 8:58 AM

The venue this evening | Mumbai Football Arena

Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai

Mar 1, 2025, 8:57 AM

How to watch the match?

Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.

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Match Details

Match: Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan SG 

Date: 1 March 2025

Time: 5:00 pm IST

Venue: Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai

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ISL shield winners since 2019-20 season

Since the introduction of the ISL Shield in the 2019–20 season, Mumbai City Football Club have won it twice, while Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant have won once each.

Feb 23, 2025, 4:32 PM5 min read

Mohun Bagan Super Giant after winning the 2023-24 ISL Shield | Image: ISL

Indian Super League organizers Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) introduced the ISL League Winners Shield during the 2019-20 season. Only Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and Mumbai City FC have won the ISL Shield since its inception. The League winners directly qualify for the AFC Champions League group stage. During the ISL 2019-20 season, FC Goa became the first Indian club to participate in the AFC Champions League after they topped the league stage with 39 points from 18 matches. In the next season, Mumbai City FC became the first club to win the ISL League Winners Shield and the ISL title in the same edition. Mohun Bagan are the brand new champions of the shield as they beat 2-time champion Mumbai City FC by 2-1 in the last league game.

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Mumbai City FC is the first club to win the ISL League Winners Shield twice. They achieved the feat after winning in the ISL 2022-23 season. Jamshedpur FC is another club to win the ISL League Winners Shield. The Red Miners lifted the Shield after finishing on the top of the ISL 2021-22 standings with 43 points from 20 games.

ISL shield winners since the 2019-20 season

FC Goa - 39 points (2019/20 season)

FC Goa won the maiden winners Shield in 2019-20
FC Goa won the maiden winners Shield in 2019-20 | Image: Transfermarkt
The inaugural champions of the ISL Winners’ Shield were FC Goa. They topped the league and created history by becoming the first Indian club to play in the AFC Champions League group stage. Sergio Lobera's side finished on top with 39 points after 18 matches with 12 wins. FC Goa finished five points ahead of ATK who went on to lift the ISL trophy.    

Mumbai City - 40 points (2020/21 season)

Mumbai City FC after winning ISL 2020-21 Winners Shield
Mumbai City FC after winning ISL 2020-21 Winners Shield | Image: X
The 2020-21 season for Mumbai City was memorable in the sense that they became the first club in history to win the ISL Shield and the ISL trophy in the same season. This time Lobera was the manager of Mumbai City FC he led them to the title. It was Lobera's back-to-back titles with a different club. Mumbai City won the Shield for a better head-to-head record over the Mariners whom they also beat in the ISL final. 

Jamshedpur FC - 43 points (2021/22 season)

Jamshedpur FC won the ISL shield in the 2021-22 season
Jamshedpur FC won the ISL Shield in the 2021-22 season | Image: The Bridge
Jamshedpur FC won the Shield under Owen Coyle in the 2021-22 season. The Men of Steels finished top with a five-point lead. They won the Shield following a narrow 1-0 victory over ATK Mohun Bagan at the PJN Stadium in Margao, Goa. Jamshedpur FC needed to draw from the game to finish top of the table and clinch the League Shield. With the win, Jamshedpur FC finished with 43 points from 20 games which includes 13 wins. 

Mumbai City FC - 46 points (2022/23 season)

Mumbai City FC after winning ISL shield in the 2022-23 season
Mumbai City FC after winning ISL Shield in the 2022-23 season | Image: MCFC Media
Mumbai City created history in the league after they became the first side to win the Shield multiple times when they won it in the 2022/23 season. The Islanders broke several records under the guidance of Des Buckingham. Mumbai scored 54 goals in the season in only 20 games. The Islanders won the shield with 46 points which is the highest points tally in the ISL history. They are the first club to play in the AFC Champions League group stage more than once.
 

Mohun Bagan Super Giants - 48 points (2023/24 season)

MBSG clinched their first ISL League winners shield after defeating Mumbai City FC by 2-1 in the Final
MBSG clinched their first ISL League shield after defeating Mumbai City FC by 2-1 | Image: ISL

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the 2023-24 ISL League shield after defeating Mumbai City FC by 2-1 under Antonio Lopez Habas. The Mariners finished top with just a one-point lead over the Islanders. Mohun Bagan finished with 48 points from 22 games which includes 15 wins. They scored 47 goals, the highest in the 2023-24 season.

Mohun Bagan Super Giants- 52 Points (2024/25):

Mohun Bagan Super Giants created a history by winning back-to-back league shields | Sportz Point
Mohun Bagan Super Giants created history by winning back-to-back league shields | Image Credit: ISL

Mohun Bagan Super Giants defended the Indian Super League Shield title after defeating Odisha FC by 1-0 under Jose Francisco Molina. The Mariners topped the league table with a huge margin of 10 points from the second-placed FC Goa. Mohun Bagan Super Giants finished with 52 points in just 22 matches which includes 16 wins. They kept 14 clean sheets, the highest in the 2024-25 season. Mohun Bagan was the first team to conquer back-to-back league shields.

ISL Shield Winners list

CLUB

SEASON

FC Goa

2019-20

Mumbai City FC

2020-21

Jamshedpur FC

2021-22

Mumbai City FC

2022-23 

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

2023-24

Mohun Bagan Super Giants

2024-25

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Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season

Check out the top goal scorers of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, featuring standout performances from star strikers across the league.

Feb 22, 2025, 6:02 PM4 min read

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

The Indian Super League 2024-25 season progresses into the business end of proceedings, and some players have made a name for themselves. The players have made them frontrunners for the Golden Ball award, an honor reserved for the top performer of the Indian Super League.

These players separated themselves from the rest with their goal-scoring prowess, playmaking skills, and consistency on the field. Here is the list of the Top 10 players who will be running for the most prestigious awards for the individual.

Rank Player Club Goals
1 Alaaeddine Ajaraie NorthEast United FC 20
2 Jesús Jiménez Núñez Kerala Blasters FC 11
3 Sunil Chhetri Bengaluru FC 11
4 Wilmar Jordán Gil Chennaiyin FC 10
5 Jamie Maclaren Mohun Bagan Super Giant 10
6 Armando Durim Sadiku FC Goa 9
7 Diego Maurício Machado de Brito Odisha FC 9
8 Nikolaos Karelis Mumbai City FC 9
9 Luka Majcen Punjab FC 8
10 Brison Deuben Fernandes FC Goa 7

1. Alaeddine Ajaraie | NorthEast United FC | 20 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

The Moroccan forward has been the most dominant player this season in the Indian Super League and is the leading favorite for the Golden Ball. The NorthEast United FC striker has netted 20 goals in 21 appearances, making him the most lethal goal scorer in the Indian Super League. He also supplied five assists for his teammates.

2. Jesús Jiménez Núñez | Kerala Blasters FC | 11 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

As a significant player for Kerala Blasters FC, Jesús Jiménez Núñez has scored 11 goals in the Indian Super League. His attacking skill, technical quality, and finishing have been key to the team's progress. Yet another major contributor to Blasters' pursuit for glory, the Spanish forward remains a key figure.

3. Sunil Chettri | Bengaluru FC | 11 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Bengaluru's legendary captain is the first Indian player, who is hunting for the Golden Ball in the Indian Super League this season. At 40 years old, the Blues legendary captain has scored 11 goals in 20 appearances and provided two assists in yet another challenging season.

4. Wilmar Jordan Gil | Chennaiyin FC | 10 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Chennaiyin FC's not-so-secret weapon, Wilmar Jordán Gil, is one of the top strikers of the side in the Indian Super League, with 10 goals to his name. His combination of strength, finishing ability, and height make him a constant threat to defenders. The Colombian forward is a key figure in the attack for Chennaiyin and will be hoping to guide them to greater success.

5. Jamie Maclaren | Mohun Bagan SG | 10 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Jamie Maclaren has been a vital asset for Mohun Bagan SG, which is looking to capture both the ISL shield and the ISL championship. The 41-year-old scored 10 goals in 20 matches; he has been the man for the Mariners on big occasions this season of the Indian Super League.

6. Armando Sadiku | FC Goa | 9 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Armando Sadiku is the leading scorer for FC Goa with 9 goals in the Indian Super League, the Albanian forward’s ability to finish clinically, find space, and guide play bolsters the attack immensely. A sharp attacker who turns half-chances into goals, he will be an integral part of FC Goa’s challenge.

7. Diego Mauricio | Odisha FC | 9 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

The Brazilian forward has been proving his skills and class again. Mauricio scored 9 goals this season in 21 matches, the 2022-23 season Indian Super League golden boot winner playing a crucial role in Odisha's attacking force.

8. Nikolaos Karelis | Mumbai City FC | 9 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Mumbai City FC's Nikolaos Karelis has netted 9 goals in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season. His strength and finishing ability, alongside tactical intelligence, make him a key asset for the team. His contributions in front of the goal, keep Mumbai City FC a potent attacking side.

9. Luka Majcen | Punjab FC | 8 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Playmaker Luka Majcen has been a key player for Punjab FC with 8 goals in the Indian Super League. The Slovenian forward is a key component in attack with his experience, movement, and finishing ability. 

10. Brison Fernandes | FC Goa | 7 Goals

Indian Super League Stats: Top scorers of 2024-25 season-sportzpoint.com

Brison Fernandes is showing his class with 7 goals in the Indian Super League scored for FC Goa. The young midfielder his attacking instincts, technical ability, and goalscoring prowess are all excellent assets. This season, he has added creativity and goal-scoring depth to FC Goa’s attacking play. His creativity and finishing ability are promising for a bright future ahead, for him.

*These stats are accurate as of 22 February 2025.

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