Durand Cup 2022 Live Commentary: Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC

5:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mumbai City vs Chennaiyin FC match in Durand Cup 2022. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Amanul Akhtar, 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 vs Chennaiyin FC: Build-up

Mumbai City FC will be up against Chennaiyin FC in the third quarterfinal match of Durand Cup 2022. The Islanders topped their group with two wins from three, while Chennayin FC was, the last team to book their quarter-final spot. It is the first time the Islanders and Marina Machans, two ISL heavyweights, will face each other outside the Indian Super League.

Mumbai City FC have looked solid and would relish their chances against the Marina Machans in the Quarterfinals. Having completed a move from Chennaiyin FC to Mumbai City, Chhangte chipped in with five goals becoming the top scorer in the group stages.

New signing Greg Stewart has scored three goals. With a star-studded line-up, Mumbai City FC will definitely be the favourites.

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The Marina Machans defeated NEROCA FC 2-0 in their final group match to qualify for the quarter-finals from Group C. Captain Anirudh Thapa is now back on his own. Edwin Vanspaul, Julius Duker, and Petar Sliskovic have also found their scoring boots. Thomas Brdaric’s team looks better side throughout. They have some game-changing strategies with the strong midfield and active and aggressive forward line.

Both teams will have a fully fit Squad for the upcoming quarterfinal match. Mumbai City FC coach Des Buckingham has confirmed that are Mourtada Fall and Rowllin Borges are in contention to play the game.

Previously the Islanders and Marina Machans faced each other on 16 occasions in ISL and it has remained neck and neck with Mumbai City FC claiming seven wins while Chennaiyin managing six. This is the first time that the teams will face each other in Durand Cup.