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ISL 2025-26: Kotal own goal hands Mumbai City win against Chennaiyin in lacklustre contest
Mumbai City FC secured three points after a 49th-minute own goal by Chennaiyin defender Pritam Kotal, continuing Chennaiyin's 14-game winless streak against Mumbai City.
- Thursday's round‑1 fixture in Mumbai produced a 1-0 result in favour of Mumbai City FC at the Mumbai Football Arena.
- Sustained pressure from Mumbai City FC produced the match's clearest openings, controlling large parts and creating the best first-half chances through Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Jorge Ortiz.
- In the 49th minute, Joni Kauko's whip was diverted into the net by Pritam Kotal, senior Chennaiyin FC defender, producing the match's only goal.
- Despite proactive changes and a late headed chance by Mandar Rao Dessai, Chennaiyin failed to convert, with coach Clifford Miranda introducing four debutants, including Eduardo Kau and Vivek S.
- Chennaiyin's next game comes on Monday, February 23 in Kolkata against Mohun Bagan; the opener was streamed on FanCode and telecast on Sony Sports, with the crowd chanting `Vande Mataram`.
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