Mumbai FC go third after comeback win

Mumbai FC climbed to the third spot in the I-League standings with a comeback victory against Churchill Brothers.

Brandon Fernandes gave Churchill Brothers the lead from a delectable free-kick in the third minute before Victorino Fernandes (34th minute) levelled before half-time. Mumbai then won in dramatic fashion as substitute Karan Sawhney -- who missed a penalty earlier in the second half -- scored in the second minute of added time (90+2).

Mumbai have thus won both the matches they have played so far. They are on six points, the same as table toppers and defending champions Bengaluru FC and second placed Mohun Bagan. But Mumbai have a goal difference of two while Bengaluru and Mohun Bagan have five and three respectively.

Going into the match, the biggest change for the home team was the introduction of Anthony Wolfe who led the Churchill attacking with Brandon Fernandes dropping in just behind him.

KASHYAP RULED OUT

NEW DELHI: On a comeback trail after his long injury lay-off, Indian shutter Parupalli Kashyap has again been ruled out for three months after suffering a shoulder injury during the Premier Badminton League final on Saturday.

Kashyap suffering a labrum tear in his match against HS Prannoy in the finals. With Chennai Smashers leading 3-2 after the first three matches, Kashyap took the court against Mumbai’s Prannoy in the first men’s singles. During a rally, he dived at the forecourt to retrieve the shuttle and ended up hurting his shoulder.

“I have to go the hospital and get an MRI done and then I will know what next. This injury might heal in 5-6 days or might take 2-3 weeks also. So I don’ t think I will be able to play in Malaysia,” he said.