Mumbai blunder gifts late equaliser to Chennaiyin

Goa, Jan 25 : A terrible late error in the box by Ahmed Jahouh rewarded Chennai’s perseverance and an improved second-half display as they held Mumbai City FC to a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim, on Monday.
However, the result meant the Islanders extended their unbeaten run to 12 games, matching FC Goa’s record.
Mumbai grabbed the lead through Bartholomew Ogbeche (21th minute) but his goal was cancelled out by Esmael Goncalves (76th min) as Chennaiyin rallied to earn a hard-fought point.
The opening 45 minutes were nothing short of entertainment with both sides creating ample chances and testing each other. However, Mumbai proved more clinical than their opponents in the attacking third and deservedly led at the break.
Chennaiyin dominated the opening exchanges and created a chance as early as the second minute. Goncalves won the ball in midfield and played Thoi Singh on the right flank, whose cross was flicked by Mourtada Fall just outside the box. It fell towards Lallianzuala Chhangte who unleashed a shot on his weaker foot which was parried away by Amrinder Singh.
Another chance went begging for Chennaiyin, this time from a set-piece. Chhangte whipped a dangerous cross through a corner for Eli Sabia, who got a free header but saw his effort sail over the crossbar.