Mumbai City FC defeated Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League 2019-20 match on Thursday. Amine Chermiti scored a goal in the 82nd minute to take Mumbai to victory 1-0. Sauvik's cutback was deflected into the path of Chermiti, who converted it into a goal. The match was goalless in the first half but Mumbai managed to bag victory in the end. Kerala were favourites to win according to fans before the start of the match. However, Mumbai managed their dominance at the end. KBFC 0 - MCFC 1 | Kerala Blasters FC Vs Mumbai City FC - Live Football Score, Match 5.
Netizens and Indian football fans were quite excited about the match due to which the match became a trending topic on Twitter. Hero Indian Super League also shared many videos of the match on Twitter. Amine Chermiti became the hero of the match for scoring the only goal of the match. #KERMUM became a trending search on Twitter.
KER vs MUM!
82' THE DEADLOCK IS FINALLY BROKEN! ⚽️
Sauvik's cutback is deflected into the path of Chermiti, who produces a clinical finish to give @MumbaiCityFC the lead.
KBFC 0-1 MCFC#KERMUM #LetsFootball #TrueLove pic.twitter.com/y3CBXUUZ9I
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 24, 2019
Great!
73' Serge Kevyn comes on for his #HeroISL debut.
He replaces Diego Carlos, who departs after putting in a good shift tonight.
KBFC 0-0 MCFC#KERMUM #LetsFootball #TrueLove
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 24, 2019
Thrilling!
29' The goalkeeper spills it! 😯
Bilal fails to hold onto a looping ball, but it doesn't prove to be costly.
KBFC 0-0 MCFC#KERMUM #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 24, 2019
IS Fever!
19' Diego Carlos is proving to be a tricky customer! ⚡️
The winger dribbles past his man on the right wing and tests the goalkeeper with a powerful drive.
KBFC 0-0 MCFC#KERMUM #HeroISL #LetsFootball #TrueLove
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) October 24, 2019
Mumbai made a total of 10 shots of which 3 were on target. They have less goal possession than Kerala. While Mumbai had a ball possession of 46 per cent, Kerala had 54 per cent ball possession. Kerala also led with the number of passes. While Kerala managed a total of 339 passes. Mumbai managed 288 passes in the match.
Amrinder Singh was made a great last-minute save to deny Bartholomew Ogbeche goal in the 95th minute. Amine Chermiti was awarded hero of the match award for scoring the tie-breaker. K Prasanth was awarded Emerging Player for Kerala vs Mumbai match. Limitless player of the match was awarded to Diego Carlos.
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