Next Gen Mumbai Cup Highlights: Chelsea, RFYS, Goa win morning games on Day 2

Seven goals were scored across the three matches.

An English football classic kick-started the second day of the PL-ISL Next Generation Cup Mumbai 2020 with Chelsea FC squaring off against Manchester United FC at the Reliance Corporate Park Football Ground, Navi Mumbai here today. The Chelsea boys emerged 1-0 winners over their United counterparts, building on their win from the previous evening.

The game began at a frenetic pace as the Young Blues quickly established a foothold and started dominating possession. Reiss Alexander-Denny, in particular, was hugely influential as he kept things ticking in midfield and kept orchestrating Chelsea’s offensive moves.

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In the 6th minute, the West Londoners surged ahead when Kamarni Ryan followed through on Chinonso Chizuebe’s shot which rebounded off the goalpost. Ryan made no mistake and slotted the ball home.

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Next Gen Mumbai Cup Highlights: Manchester United Vs Chelsea

Manchester United U-14s responded well after conceding but failed to get the elusive equaliser before the half-time whistle.

However, the closest they came was when Ruben Curley clattered the crossbar off a direct free-kick from 25 yards in the dying embers of the first period.

In the second half, Ethan Wheatley helped United orchestrate a couple of attacks but the Chelsea defence remained resolute. Louis Jackson fouled Jack Phillips and was subsequently sent off for his challenge.

Despite being a man down, the Young Red Devils pressed on and went incredibly close in the 46th minute when Finley McAllister’s shot was palmed away by Max Merrick as Chelsea held on their second consecutive win of the tournament.

Result: Chelsea FC [Kamarni Ryan 6’] beat Manchester United FC: 1-0

The Reliance Foundation Young Champs began the day bright an early with a 3-0 win over Southampton FC Under-14s in the PL-ISL Next Generation Mumbai Cup 2020 at the Reliance Corporate Park Football Ground, Navi Mumbai here today.

Remarkably, the Young Champs seemed to get in the groove from the get go against their English opponents. Their gameplay was incredibly fluid, coherent and the boys functioned like a well-organized unit on the field. The ‘Young Saints’ were up for a tough fight and had come increasingly close to scoring the opener.

However, it was midfielder Harsh Palande who handed the home side a lead in the 10th minute. Palande smartly made his way into the box, subtly collected the ball and slotted it into the net with his left foot.

The Young Champs arguably had an upper hand in proceedings and they looked to be more confident in their approach whenever they had hold of the ball after breaking the deadlock.

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Next Gen Mumbai Cup Highlights: Southampton FC Vs Reliance Young Champs

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Palande could have doubled his tally in the 42nd minute but his shot was saved by Southampton’s goalkeeper, Bastian.

A couple of minutes later, another Harsh, this time the striker Vaghela, came off the bench to tap home from handshaking distance.

Silajit Santra, who had scored against Chelsea the other night, added another in injury time. Santra ran in through the flank to shoot the ball into the net, rounding off a commanding victory.

Result: Reliance Foundation Young Champs [Harsh Palande 10’, Harsh Vaghela 44’, Silajit Santra 50+1’] beat Southampton FC: 3-0 [embed]https://youtu.be/Zwh2pvLfnhs[/embed]

Next Gen Mumbai Cup Highlights: Bengaluru FC Vs FC Goa

 

FC Goa left it late to win the battle between the two Indian Super League sides as the young Gaurs defeated Bengaluru FC 2-1 on day two of the PL-ISL Next Generation Mumbai Cup 2020 at the Reliance Corporate Park, Navi Mumbai here today.

The Goans looked comfortable in possession-play from the very outset, as Rayan Menezes, the Junior Gaurs’ central midfielder remained pivotal to keep the game ticking from the centre of the park

Bryson Pereira finished off a flowing move that had originated on the right flank in the 11th minute, all thanks to some rigid build-up play. Bengaluru FC kept trying to restore parity but were unable to do so in the remainder of the first half.

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After the restart, the Young Blues looked a much better attacking outfit, with Monirul Molla spearheading their charge. However, their forays were contained impressively by an FC Goa rear-guard, which was marshalled admirably by the likes of Reezvon Sebastiao Fernades and Wesley D’Sa.

In the 46th minute though, Bengaluru FC got their equaliser when Yaphaithoi Magsatabam prodded home from close range. The ball broke to him after Prajay Gawde’s heroic goal-line clearance bounced off the crossbar.

Both teams pressed incessantly for the winner in the dying stages of the match. In the final minute of regulation time, Rohan Mangaonkar scored with a 30-yard screamer to ensure that the Gaurs tasted victory for the first time in the tournament.

Result: FC Goa [Bryson Pereira 11’, Rohan Mangaonkar 50’] beat Bengaluru FC [Yaphaithoi Magsatabam 46’]: 2:1