Leo Costa's late wonder strike grabs point for Mumbai
Published at :November 2, 2016 at 9:55 PM
Modified at :November 2, 2016 at 9:55 PM
The team from the metropolis earned their first point against Chennai in ISL history...
Substitute Leo Costa scored a screamer with just two minutes left on the clock as Mumbai City FC rescued a point against Chennaiyin FC with a 1-1 draw in the Hero Indian Super League at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai, on Wednesday. Jeje Lalpekhlua’s second half strike seemed like it would be enough for Chennaiyin FC to edge past Mumbai City FC and move joint top alongside Atletico de Kolkata. Mumbai never seemed into the game until Leo Costa came off the bench to score a wonderful long ranger in the 88th minute to win Mumbai’s first ever point in the ISL against Chennaiyin FC. In four previous clashes between the two teams, Chennaiyin FC had emerged triumphant in all games and for most part of their last clash, seemed like the better side. With coach Marco Materazzi suspended for this clash for his ‘misconduct against opponents or persons other than match officials’ as defined by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee, the defending champions took it upon themselves to continue their dominance over the visitors. For the opening 45 minutes, Chennaiyin FC dominated but could not break the deadlock. Maurizio Peluso was in fine form up front and seemed to create the best chance for Jeje in the 14th minute when he slid a ball to the Indian striker but Gerson Vieira did well to come from behind and clear the ball. Peluso then had Mumbai goalkeeper Albino Gomes at full-stretch to keep a free-kick away in one of the six shots that Chennaiyin had in the first session. Mumbai City did not have any shot on target in the first session but marquee player Diego Forlan did come close in the 36th minute. The Uruguayan striker made space for himself just outside the box and let go of a powerful shot which Chennaiyin FC goalkeeper Duwayne Kerr did well to tip over for a corner.Short Match Highlights: Chennai 1-1 MumbaiHere's a short recap of how things panned out between @ChennaiyinFC & @MumbaiCityFC in Chennai! #CHEvMUM #ISLRecap #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/pnRRZxnhCm
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