After a couple of days of rest for the turn of the year, the Indian Super League was back in action. Runners-up Mumbai City were coming up against 9th-placed Kerala Blasters in a very interesting fixture, with both sides having a chance to move up the table. Kibu Vicuña’s side were finally looking in shape after getting their first win of the season last time around, but this was their ultimate test.
A crucial battle was set to ensue, and here’s what we made of it:
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Less than two minutes in, Kerala Blasters initiated self-destruct as a poor backpass from Vicente Gómez saw Hugo Boumous pounce on the mistake and try to race through on goal, but a sliding Costa Nhamoinesu prevented him from doing so without taking the ball.