90+1' Gripping passage of ball with chances at both ends to score. Danish Farooq could've scored his second of the night but his shot was blocked. Igor Angulo led the resulting counter-attack and turned Pratik Chowdhary inside out but still had his shot blocked.
ADDED TIME: FIVE MINUTES
82' Bengaluru FC substitution: Roshan Singh is replaced by Ajith Kamaraj after the former goes down with a cramp.
79' Ashique Kuruniyan wins in the ball in the MCFC half and continues his darting run. Mourtada Fall does enough to close down the full-back, who smashes the ball into the side netting from a tight angle.
75' Mumbai City FC substitution: Mandar Desai replaces Mohamad Rakip.
73' Mumbai City FC have been on the front foot in this half but Bengaluru FC have also been happy to allow them all the possession. The Blues still have their three-goal lead intact.
67' Off the post! Lalengmawia Ralte connects perfectly with the ball from outside the box but it strikes the right post and ricochets out.
62' Brad Inman sets up Amey Ranawade with a lovely through ball inside the BFC box but the substitute doesn't take on a shot in the first attempt and wastes the chance.
60' Another change for Mumbai City FC: Gurkirat Singh replaces Bipin Singh.
58' Bengaluru FC substitution: Sunil Chhetri comes on for Prince Ibara.
52' Mumbai City FC's persistence to play from the back hasn't worked tonight and Bengaluru FC have pressed them out of possession.
46' Multiple substitutions for Mumbai City FC: Raynier Fernandes, Igor Angulo, Amey Ranawade replaces Vinit Rai, Ygor Catatau, and Vignesh Dakshinamurthy.
48' Bengaluru FC are back with a similar intensity. Cleiton Silva combines well near the MCFC box and runs towards the goals, but couldn't deliver a final ball.
46' Both teams have taken the field and the second half is underway. Bengaluru FC have a three-goal cushion.
HALF-TIME: Mumbai City FC 0-3 Bengaluru FC
45+5' GOOOALLLL!
Prince Ibara makes it three. Mumbai City FC and Des Buckingham are stunned. This is the defending champion BFC are playing here, mind it.
ADDED TIME: FOUR MINUTES
43' MASSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR BFC! Prince Ibara does well to get into the MCFC and cuts it back for Cleiton Silva from the right. But the ball takes a bit of a bubble and the Brazilian fails to get the desired connection. Rakip steps in with a crucial block.
40' Roshan Naorem yet again whips a delicious cross for Udanta Singh. The latter tries to hit an acrobatic volley but fails to connect properly.
34' Roshan Singh delivers another of his whipping crosses from deep and Mourtada Fall completely misses the flight of the ball. Could've ended up in the MCFC head. This is incredible football from Bengaluru FC at the moment.
30' A much-needed drinks break for Mumbai City FC, which will allow the Des Buckingham's players to regroup after the devastating start.
26' Rahul Bheke becomes the first player to go into the referee's books tonight.
23' GOOOAALLL!
Bengaluru FC doubles their lead through Prince Ibara. The Islanders fail to clear the ball and Roshan Singh latches on to it on the right flank. Turns his marker around and delivers a delightful cross for Prince Ibara, who thumps it home from the point-blank range. Mumbai City are being completely outplayed at the moment.
18' Bengaluru FC have been winning the midfield battle in the absence of Ahmed Jahouh and are all over the Islanders.
12' Roshan Naorem drives down the right flank into the MCFC box but Vignesh Dakshinamurthy tackles him from behind right at the edge of the box. The shot, after a bit of interplay, is a wide one.
8' GOOOAALLL!
It's the perfect start for Bengaluru FC. Danish Farooq instantly makes his mark. Cleiton Silva was running into the MCFC box when Mourtada Fall stepped in with a clutch slide tackle. However, the ball fell for Farooq, who was able to direct the ball towards the bottom right corner even while going down. MCFC 0-1 BFC.
3' New signing Vinit Rai has slotted in place of suspended Ahmed Jahouh in the midfield double pivot.
2' Cassio Gabriel gets on the end of a well-aimed cross but heads it straight towards the BFC keeper.
1' Bengaluru FC get the half underway. Mumbai City looks on the front foot in the early minutes.
KICK-OFF!
Two changes for Bengaluru FC. Pratik Chaudhari and Danish Farooq starting for the Blues.
Mumbai City FC have made four changes to their starting XI. Bradden Inman & Vinit Rai make their full debuts for the Islanders.
Bengaluru FC Lineup: Gurpreet Sandhu (GK/C), Roshan Naorem, Pratik Chowdhary, Alan Costa, Ashique Kuruniyan, Suresh Wangjam, Bruno Silva, Danish Farooq, Udanta Singh, Cleiton Silva, Prince Ibara.
Mumbai City FC Lineup: Phurba Lachenpa (GK), Mohamad Rakip, Mourtada Fall (C), Rahul Bheke, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Lalengmawia, Vinit Rai, Bradden Inman, Cassio Gabriel, Bipin Singh, Ygor Catatau.
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Prince Ibara makes it three. Mumbai City FC and Des Buckingham are stunned. This is the defending champion BFC are playing here, mind it.
Bengaluru FC doubles their lead through Prince Ibara. The Islanders fail to clear the ball and Roshan Singh latches on to it on the right flank. Turns his marker around and delivers a delightful cross for Prince Ibara, who thumps it home from the point-blank range.
Mumbai City are being completely outplayed at the moment.
It's the perfect start for Bengaluru FC. Danish Farooq instantly makes his mark.
Cleiton Silva was running into the MCFC box when Mourtada Fall stepped in with a clutch slide tackle. However, the ball fell for Farooq, who was able to direct the ball towards the bottom right corner even while going down. MCFC 0-1 BFC.
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