ISL IV: Bengaluru FC defeat Mumbai City FC 2-0

Blues boss Albert Roca fielded his team in an unusual 4-4-2 formation with skipper Sunil Chhetri partnering Venezuelan striker Miku upfront. Edu Garcia was introduced in this game in place of injured Demas Delgado and the Spaniard started on the left flank. Udanta Singh was deployed on the right.

Alexandre Guimaraes's side lined up in 4-2-3-1 formation with three foreigners in the backline. Avinash Ruidas and Sanju Pradhan were deployed on the flanks while Leo Costa started as attacking midfielder. Youngster Sahil Tavora was given a start alongside Sehnaj Singh in the central midfield.

The home side controlled the game from the very beginning and dominated the possession. They played free-flowing football started imposing threats for Mumbai City FC.

The away side were jolted with the injury of Leo Costa in the 10th minute of the game. Costa initially received treatment and was back in the game but he could not continue for long. Former Cameroon international Achille Emana replaced the Brazilian attacking midfielder.

Sunil Chhetri got the first major chance of the match to score in the 22nd minute. Udanta ran down the right flank and fed Miku at the edge of the box. The striker curled a cross which reached Chhetri. The skipper attempted a volley which just went wide of the goal.

The home team should have been up by at least one or two goals in the first half had their attackers been a little more clinical. The teams went into the break with the scoreline flashing 0-0 at the Kanteerava Stadium.

Mumbai City FC introduced Mehrajuddin Wadoo in the second half replacing Sahil Tavora. Wadoo shifted to the right back position while defender Raju Gaikwad advanced to partner Sehnaj Singh in the central midfield. The change clearly reflected Guimaraes' approach to the game.