Kolkata defeated at home and the pass is still pending
Ralte put the locals ahead in the 39'. Sahni tied after a strategic play but Friedrich avoided the comeback of Kolkata with a good header goal.
MUMBAI CITY 2-1 ATLÉTICO DE KOLKATA
Mumbai City: Pal; Mondal, Friedrich, Cmovs, Nabi (A. Kottayil, 16'); Tiago Ribeiro, Letzelter, Stohanzl, L. Ralte; Anelka (Subhash, 64') and Yadav
Atlético de Kolkata: A. Edel; K. Debnath, Josemi, Arnab Mondal, Josemi, B. Saha; Masih (Sahni, 56') , O. Nato (A. Llibert, 86'), Luis García; Borja, Rafi (S. Pradhan, 71') and Friku.
Referee: Booked the locals Stohanzl, on the 18', Ralte, 31', Yadav, 35' and Kottayil on 90'+8. He booked the visiting Nato on the 86'.
Events: Match corresponding to round 13 of the Indian Super League at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium.
Goals:
1-0. Min 39'. Ralte shoots at ease after a pass from behind.
1-1. Min 60'. Sahni finishes a strategic play from a set piece.
2-1. Min 76'. Friedrich puts Mumbai ahead after a header.
From minute one, Mumbai set out a difficult match, with many fouls, constantly interrupting the ball exits. With almost no occasions, Friku on one side and Anelka were the only ones who seemed capable of breaking the tie. On minute 39, Ralte opened the scoreboard after a good local play. The first half ended with 1-0.
The second part began with an intense siege of Atlético de Kolkata. Antonio López's relentlessly sought the goal, and after a good foul shot from Josemi crashing on the post, Sahni managed to equalize on minute 60.
The visitors dominated the match and the comeback seemed close, but Friedrich made the best of a good set piece cross to head a tempered ball into the net. The 2-1 sat was a heavy blow for the Kolkata, which will have to wait until the last round to try to qualify.
