MUMBAI CITY END NORTHEAST UNITED’S UNBEATEN RUN

GUWAHATI: Mumbai City FC ended Northeast United FC’S unbeaten run with a 1-0 win in the Indian Super League here on Friday.

After the 0-5 demolition at the hands of FC Goa, Mumbai City have now bounced back in style, registering their third consecutive victory. This one was a narrow 1-0 against the unbeaten Northeast United FC and that too at their home ground, the Indira Gandhi Athletic stadium.

Arnold Issoko’s fourth-minute goal was the difference between the two sides.

Mumbai surged ahead with their first attack. Northeast didn’t clear their lines from a Paulo Machado corner and the ball once again fell for the Portuguese midfielder. His first time shot struck Arnold Issoko’s chest and crossed the line despite goalkeeper Pawan Kumar’s best efforts.