Mumbai edge past Chirag

KOLKATA, JAN 18
Chirag United’s misery in converting penalties continued but this time it cost them dear
with Mumbai FC registering a stunning 1-0 win in the round 10 I-League match at Yuba Bharati Krirangan here today.
Mumbai FC’s Nigerian forward Ebi Sukore headed the match-winning goal in the 19th minute. The depleted Chirag United got an opportunity to earn a point when they earned a penalty in the 88th minute, but their medio Denson Devadas, going through a woeful loss of form failed to score from the spot.
With their Nigerian forward Elijah Junior yet to recover from his injury, Chirag struggled badly up front as Mohammad Rafique and Branco Cardozo put up a listless display.
Mumbai FC were equally lacklustre though they converted the opportunity that came their way.
With Chirag defence nowhere to be seen, Sukore capitalised on a Faizal Rehman cross to head it in for a 19th minute lead.