ISL 2023-24: Top stats from Punjab FC vs Mumbai City game

Mumbai City qualified for the ISL playoffs, courtesy of the result of this game.

Mumbai City FC began this ISL encounter on the right note and looked like the more dominant side. All their efforts were rewarded when they took an early lead. Ravi Kumar made a save from a shot from Bipin Singh, but the rebound fell to Chhangte who did not hesitate to score in an open goal post. Moments later, Bipin tested Ravi Kumar with a left-footed shot just before the drinks break. 

Furthermore, Madih Talal showed his brilliant skills and launched a screamer to restore parity for his side. Punjab were just not done for the first half as Madih Talal created the side’s second goal which was put behind the keeper by Wilmar Jordan. Consequently, Punjab stunned Mumbai within a matter of a few minutes. 

Mumbai City FC came out all guns blazing and were making attempts in quick succession to pile up the pressure on the home side. The Islanders finally equalized when Iker Guarrotxena found the back of the net following a defensive mishap from Punjab FC.

All of Punjab’s hard work was undone by Iker Guarrotxena who converted Jayesh Rane’s picture-perfect pass to perfection and brought his team back in the lead. The visitors were eyeing a fourth goal and were pushing bodies forward while Punjab on the other hand were also creating chances with Jordan Gil and Madih Talal pulling the strings. Talal came very close to scoring an equalizer in the last minute of the game, but it was just not meant to be.

Let us now take a look at the important statistics from the Punjab FC vs Mumbai City game.

Most successful dribbles: Iker Guarrotxena (2), Luka Majcen (1), Akash Mishra (1),

Yellow Cards: Abhishek Singh (1), Nikhil Prabhu (1), Iker Guarrotxena (1), Thaer Krouma (1), Dimitrios Chatziisaias (1), Sahil Tavora (1)

Most shots attempted: Wilmar Jordan (4), Madih Talal (3), Iker Guarrotxena (3)

Saves by goalkeepers: Ravi Kumar ( saves), Phurba Lachenpa (1 save) 

Records created: Mumbai City FC have now qualified for the playoffs.

Most xG registered: Lallianzuala Chhangte (0.91), Iker Guarrotxena (0.81), Bipin Singh (0.58)

Most xA registered: Alberto Noguera (43), Jayesh Rane (0.31), Madih Talal (0.27)

Top three players: Iker Guarrotxena (2 goals), Madih Talal (1 goal, 1 assist), Wilmar Jordan (1 goal)

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