MUMBAI: Bengaluru FC held Mumbai City FC to a 0-0 draw at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 fixture on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stood tall to deny the home team from converting multiple goal-scoring chances, helping his team continue their unbeaten start to the campaign. He was adjudged the Key Performer of the Match.

With this result, the Blues have held on to their top spot in the standings with 10 points in four matches. On the other hand, the Islanders are placed 11th after two draws and a loss in their three games so far. 

The home team stepped into the game with a purposeful intent, driving the attack forward and outnumbering the Blues inside their box.  Hmingthanmawia Ralte’s curling cross from the right flank was met by the towering Nikolaos Karelis in the penalty area. However, Karelis’ header was perfectly pre-empted and stopped by Sandhu in the 13th minute.

Mumbai City FC kept teasing Sandhu with a few compelling efforts thereafter. Yoell van Nieff’s cross from a set-piece in the 25th minute was headed by Tiri from the far post towards the target. However, Sandhu closed down the gap between him and the central defender pretty swiftly and got a hand to the header to keep Petr Kratky’s team at bay.

Bengaluru FC will play Punjab FC on October 18, whereas Mumbai City FC will return to action against FC Goa the following day.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)