Although Mumbai City FC won the match, their head coach Sergio Lobera wasn’t pleased with the efforts of his side after they took the 2-0 lead. The Islanders succumbed to the high press from the Kerala Blasters attacking unit on multiple occasions and gave away good chances.
For instance, in the 31st minute of the match, Sahal Abdul Samad had a good chance to score. He dispossessed Mourtada Fall, played a one-two pass with Jordan Murray, and dribbled past Hernan Santana to create a one-on-one opportunity for himself with the Mumbai City FC goalkeeper. However, Amrinder Singh produced a wonderful save.
Speaking to the media after the match, Lobera said:
I am very happy with Amrinder Singh: Sergio Lobera
Amrinder Singh picked up the fifth clean sheet of the tournament for Mumbai City FC and deservedly got the ‘Hero of the Match’ award. Heaping praise on the India international, Lobera added:
Mumbai City FC could have got another goal in the 72nd minute when Hugo Boumous was awarded a penalty. Although the decision was a contentious one, the Frenchman failed to convert the spot-kick as the Kerala Blasters goalkeeper Albino Gomes guessed it right.
The Mumbai City FC gaffer wasn’t happy about it and about the other missed chances. He stressed on the need to keep possession of the ball.
Mumbai City FC face Bengaluru FC in an exciting clash at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, on January 5.
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