Mumbai suffer League Shield setback as JFC claim stunning win

Vasco: Mumbai City FC suffered a 0-2 defeat against Jamshedpur FC, making it difficult for themselves to secure a top of the table finish in Hero Indian Super League here on Saturday.

Goals from substitutes Boris Singh (72') and David Grande (90') helped JFC inflict a second-straight defeat upon the Islanders, who are undergoing their worst phase in the league so far.

This result meant a win for ATK Mohun Bagan against Hyderabad FC on Monday would ensure them of the League Winners Shield and a maiden AFC Champions League spot.

It was a rather ordinary first 45 minutes with very little action throughout. Jamshedpur were the dominant side nullifying Mumbai's usual free-flowing football.

Owen Coyle's men played a high-pressing game thus disrupting Mumbai City's moves.

JFC seemed to have done their homework right, as the Islanders found it difficult to play from the back as they usually do. They had just one shot in the first session, that too off target.

Though both sides didn't have clear-cut chances, Mumbai's Amrinder Singh was comparatively busier than JFC's TP Rehenesh.

Amrinder was called into action as early as the 5th minute when Isaac Vanmalsawma lashed in a cross from the left flank into the box for Nerijus Valskis. But his header was met by Amrinder's palm.

JFC kept knocking at the Mumbai goal throughout but weren't getting the final touch. Seiminlen Doungel and Farukh Choudhary had their moments but again they couldn't keep their attempt on target.

Valskis missed a chance to put his side ahead when he was played in by Isaac. However, the Lithuanian headed way over.

Nothing changed in the second session as JFC continued their attack on the Mumbai goal. Isaac sent a cross to Choudhary, who showed great technique in controlling the ball before getting past his marker, only to see his attempt saved by Amrinder.