ISL 2020-21: Mumbai City FC vs East Bengal: Boumous, Le Fondre shine as Mumbai sweep aside EB
Changes in both sides
Mumbai made four changes from their 1-0 win against FC Goa, with Ahmed Jahouh returning to the eleven. Meanwhile, SCEB made two changes to the side that lost the Kolkata derby.
SCEB suffered a huge blow early on as defender Daniel Fox was replaced by Mohammad Rafique.
Le Fondre put Mumbai ahead
Mumbai had the opportunity to break the deadlock in the 10th minute. Jahouh played a long ball towards Mandar Rao Dessai on the left flank. The defender fed Le Fondre in the box and the striker played a backheel pass for Hugo Boumous, who had his shot saved by Majumder.
Six minutes later, Mumbai goalkeeper Amrinder Singh was also called into action. Rafique pounced on a misplaced pass from Jahouh before firing a shot from long range that was kept away by Amrinder.
But it didn’t take long for Mumbai to grab the lead. Mumbai won the ball outside their own box and Rowllin Borges provided a sublime diagonal ball towards Boumous on the left. The Frenchman displayed brilliant composure in the box to beat his marker and find Le Fondre, who made an easy tap in.
Islanders dominate
The Islanders continued to dominate the game after taking the lead.
SCEB had their chances too, towards the end of the first half, courtesy some sloppy passing from Lobera’s side. But they were unable to find a finish. Three Mumbai players were booked before the break.
