Syed Rahim Nabi own-goal spoils Mumbai party

Mumbai FC played out a 2-2 draw against Aizawl FC in their I-League 11th round match at the Cooperage here on Wednesday.

Ryuki Kozawa scored from the spot for the home side in the second minute and Albert Zohmingmawia restored parity after 16 minutes.

Eric Brown put Mumbai FC again in the lead in the second half but it lasted just six minutes as Syed Rahim Nabi’s own goal levelled it again.

Mumbai FC won an early penalty after an Aizawl defender handled the ball and Japanese forward Kozawa made no mistake.

The visitors launched a quick counter and almost equalised but the ball went just wide. Aizawl captain David Lalrinmuana came later close with a deadly left footed half volley which sailed over in the 10th minute.

Aizawl who enjoyed a good support here, kept maintaining pressure and were rewarded in the 18th minute when Albert found the ball in free space lurking in the penalty area and unleashed a rasping right footer that gave Ghosh no chance.

Albert had an easy chance to complete his brace in the 52nd minute but couldn’t beat the diving Ghosh even from close range after doing well to sneak in.

Brown converted a free-kick in the 57th minute. Aizawl went on the offensive again and Mumbai’s defence succumbed to gift them an equaliser as Albert’s corner was sliced by Nabi into the goal.

In Shillong, Bengaluru FC defeated Shillong Lajong 2-0 to consolidate their second position in the points table.