ISL 2020-21: Mumbai City FC held to an intense draw by Chennaiyin FC

This was Mumbai City FC's third draw of the Indian Super League 2020-21, as with nine wins and a loss, it stays atop the table. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC registered its seventh draw of the season, while with three wins and four losses, it has risen to the fifth spot.

<p>On Monday, Mumbai City FC was held to an intense draw against former champion, Chennaiyin FC in the 2020-21 Indian Super League, at the GMC Stadium in Goa. The draw ensured that Mumbai maintains its top spot, while Chennaiyin has risen to the fifth spot.</p>

On Monday, Mumbai City FC was held to an intense draw against former champion, Chennaiyin FC in the 2020-21 Indian Super League, at the GMC Stadium in Goa. The draw ensured that Mumbai maintains its top spot, while Chennaiyin has risen to the fifth spot.

<p>The opening half saw six attacks within the 11th minute, including three saves, while a couple of them came from Mumbai goalkeeper, Amrinder Singh. Nine minutes later, Bartholomew Ogbeche handed Mumbai the lead with his close-range header to the top left, following a cross assist from Bipin Singh, as it was the final attack of the half before the half-time break kicked in.</p>

The opening half saw six attacks within the 11th minute, including three saves, while a couple of them came from Mumbai goalkeeper, Amrinder Singh. Nine minutes later, Bartholomew Ogbeche handed Mumbai the lead with his close-range header to the top left, following a cross assist from Bipin Singh, as it was the final attack of the half before the half-time break kicked in.

<p>The second half, until the 71st minute, saw seven attempts being made. Meanwhile, it was three minutes later when Chennaiyin was awarded a penalty after Ahmed Jahouh brought down Jakub Sylvestr inside the box, while Isma converted it through his right foot to the top-left.</p>

The second half, until the 71st minute, saw seven attempts being made. Meanwhile, it was three minutes later when Chennaiyin was awarded a penalty after Ahmed Jahouh brought down Jakub Sylvestr inside the box, while Isma converted it through his right foot to the top-left.

<p>Six more attacks ensued, including a save from Chennaiyin keeper, Vishal Kaith. Nonetheless, none of the sides could find the back of the net any further, as the honours were shared at the full-time whistle.</p>

Six more attacks ensued, including a save from Chennaiyin keeper, Vishal Kaith. Nonetheless, none of the sides could find the back of the net any further, as the honours were shared at the full-time whistle.

<p>As for the next clash, Mumbai would face off against sixth-placed NorthEast United FC on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin would take on fourth-placed Hyderabad FC on Saturday.</p>

As for the next clash, Mumbai would face off against sixth-placed NorthEast United FC on Saturday. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin would take on fourth-placed Hyderabad FC on Saturday.