Durand Cup 2022 Live Commentary: Mumbai City FC vs Rajasthan United

2:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mumbai City FC vs Rajasthan United match in Durand Cup 2022. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Aishwariya Chakraborty, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

Mumbai City FC vs Rajasthan United: Build-up

Group Leaders Mumbai City and Rajasthan United go head to head on Monday at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. After a solid start to their campaign against the Indian Navy, Mumbai City drew 1-1 with ATK Mohun Bagan in the next game.

Rajasthan United, on the other hand, are on a roll. They trounced the Mariners on the opening matchday before holding East Bengal to a goalless draw. This game has the potential to decide the winner of the group. With confident displays in their previous encounters, both sides will back themselves to secure all three points.

Mumbai City have given a good account of themselves so far in the Durand Cup. They defeated Indian Navy 4-1 in the opener, a scoreline that their forwards should’ve glossed over. New signings Rostyn Griffiths, Alberto Noguera, and Jorge Pereyra Diaz look right at home in Des Buckingham’s system.

In the following game against hosts ATK Mohun Bagan, they felt the early heat from the Mariners. However, they did well to mount a comeback. Buckingham threw on Pereyra Diaz, who immediately rewarded him with a thumping header. Mumbai are hungry to clinch their first piece of silverware for the season, and a win against RUFC all but secures their qualification to the knockout stages.

RUFC have established themselves as giant killers after their victory over ATK Mohun Bagan in the opener. Their draw vs East Bengal means they are yet to bow down to any ISL side. The Pink Army will look to protect that record when they take on 2020/21 ISL Champions Mumbai City FC.

Pushpender Kundu’s men have shown great athleticism, energy and spirit over their two games. Their performances will give them a massive confidence boost ahead of just their second I-League season.

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