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Bengaluru FC must shortly put behind reminiscences from the inglorious end to its Indian Super League knock-out win over Kerala Blasters FC when it locks horns with Mumbai City FC within the first leg of the semifinal on the Mumbai Football Arena on Tuesday.
Blasters’ walk-out had left many a thoughts distressed, and although BFC coach Simon Grayson, within the pre-match media briefing, mentioned that his gamers had moved on and have been keen to construct on their nine-match profitable run, the shadow of the tie lingers.
ISL knockout playoffs: Kerala Blasters gamers stroll off pitch; Bengaluru FC awarded semifinal spot
To come out of it, BFC can definitely draw from the best way it performed towards Blasters, particularly within the first half. The mixture play involving forwards Roy Krishna and N. Sivasakthi and creator Javi Hernandez, the menace from its wingbacks and the defensive form when out of possession have been top-notch.
“It is important that we are in the tie going into the second leg at home (March 12),” Grayson mentioned. “The intention will be to win, but if we concede, we need to keep our heads and look to get what would be a better result.”
But MCFC has by far been the League’s stand-out staff, boasting of a stellar assault comprising the likes of Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Greg Stewart and Alberto Noguera.
That Des Buckingham’s aspect misplaced its closing two fixtures – together with one towards BFC – shall be of no consequence. By then, MCFC had sealed the League Winners Shield by going unbeaten in 18 video games and didn’t essentially discipline its greatest XIs. Without a match since February 19, MCFC can also be anticipated to be contemporary and energised.
“I think season form sometimes can go out of the window during the play-offs phase,” Buckingham mentioned. “[But] regardless of the team that we play, we’ve already shown this season that we can perform. If we can do that in the semi-finals, we will place ourselves in the best position.”
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When and the place will the Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match kick-off?
The Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST, March 7 on the Mumbai Football Arena.
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The Mumbai City vs Bengaluru FC ISL match shall be dwell telecasted on the Star Sports Network.
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