The Indian Super League (ISL) is all set to bring down the curtains on its seventh season with a blockbuster clash between Mumbai City FC and ATK Mohun Bagan FC in the final on Saturday.
Mumbai City FC edged past FC Goa in a thrilling second leg of their semi-final clash. The tie went to the penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw on aggregate. The Islanders advanced to the final after an entertaining shoot-out, winning 6-5 over the Gaurs. The heroics of Phurba Lachenpa between the sticks was the highlight of the spot-kicks.
ATK Mohun Bagan FC got past NorthEast United FC with an aggregate win of 3-2 over the two legs of the second semi-final. The first leg was a 1-1 draw before the Mariners managed to eke out a 2-1 win in the second leg.
The two sides finished in the top two spots in the regular league stage and it only makes sense to have them fight it out for the trophy.
Mumbai City FC have defeated the Mariners in every game so far. The two sides faced each other twice in the current season, with Sergio Lobera’s men notching up 1-0 and 2-0 wins.
The second win carried Mumbai City FC to the ultimate prize of the league - the AFC Champions League 2022 group stage.
Mandar Rao Dessai is suspended for the summit clash after being booked in both the legs of the semi-final tie against FC Goa. Amey Ranawade is expected to slot into the left full-back position. Sergio Lobera has the rest of his squad available for selection.
ATK Mohun Bagan FC
Edu Garcia’s fitness might be a concern for Antonio Lopez Habas’ side. The likes of Michael Soosairaj and Jobby Justin are unavailable for selection due to earlier injuries. ATK Mohun Bagan FC do not have any suspensions in the camp.
ATK Mohun Bagan striker Roy Krishna has been involved in the most open play sequences resulting in a goal this Indian Super League season (17). He has been involved in 3 more than the next closest players, Alberto Noguera and Diego Maurício. Threat.
Mumbai City FC’s Ahmed Jahouh has a tackle success rate of 77.9%, the best for any player who has attempted a minimum of 40 tackles this ISL season. 53 of his 68 tackles were successful. He has also conceded the most fouls (62). Combative.
Mumbai City registered 255 passes in the first-half against ATK Mohun Bagan in the final of the Indian Super League 7, more than double the number of passes the Mariners managed during the same period (127). Dictating.
Horrendous error from Arindam, Ogbeche keeps his cool and Bipin finishes with aplomb! Mumbai are ahead right on the stroke of 90 mins. 2-1 the score, will this prove to be the winner?
Mumbai City FC keeps a clean sheet today - Amrinder Singh wins golden glove. 
ATK Mohun Bagan keeps a clean sheet today - Arindam Bhattacharya wins golden glove. 
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