Mumbai City FC regained their position on top of the 2020-21 ISL points table as they picked up a 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. They have 19 points from 8 matches now, having won 6 games so far.
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: