ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC back in contention for semi-finals with 1-0 victory over SC East Bengal
FirstpostThe deadlock was finally broken by a precise and powerful finish by Bipin Singh from outside the box. Defending champions Mumbai City FC went back into contention for a semi-final spot with a narrow 1-0 win over SC East Bengal in the 2021-22 Hero Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda. A solitary goal by Bipin Singh was the difference, whose individual brilliance helped Des Buckingham’s men climb up to fourth place with 28 points. SC East Bengal made a spirited start after Mohammad Nawaz had to make an early save from Mahesh Naorem’s powerful drive. Mumbai City FC take the field against FC Goa in their next outing at the Athletic Stadium on Saturday while SC East Bengal face NorthEast United in a battle of the bottom-dwellers at the Tilak Maidan Stadium on Monday.