<p>Mumbai FC’s Nigerian forward Ebi Sukore headed the match winner in the 19th minute and the depleted Chirag United got an opportunity to earn a point when they earned a penalty in the 88th minute. But their midfielder Denson Devadas failed to score from the spot.<br />The win helped Mumbai FC, on 17 points, go past Chirag United who are three points behind them on fourteenafter each having played ten matches.<br /><br />Chirag sorely missed the services of the Joshimar D’ Silva, who had to sit out after picking two yellow cards, resulting in a suspension.With their Nigerian forward Elijah Junior yet to recover from injury, Chirag struggled badly up front as Mohammad Rafique and Branco Cardozo put up a listless display.<br /><br />Mumbai FC were equally lacklustre, though, they converted the opportunity that came in their way.With the Chirag defence nowhere to be seen, Sukore capitalised on a Faizal Rehman cross to head in powerfully past the goalkeeper for a 19th minute lead.<br /><br />Chirag United were awarded a penalty in the 88th minute after S Kutti Mani handled the ball inside the box. But Chirag failed to capitalise on the golden opportunity.<br /><br />Mohun Bagan completely overpowered ONGC at Sahu Maharaj ground in Kolhapur as Chidi Edeh’s brace helped the visitors register a 3-1 victory. Ishfaq Ahmed scored the opener for Bagan while ND Opara pulled one back for the promoted side ONGC.Meanwhile, East Bengal rode on Tolgay Ozbey’s 41st-minute strike to edge out hosts VIVA Kerala 1-0 while Churchill Brothers beat Air India 2-0.</p>
<p>Mumbai FC’s Nigerian forward Ebi Sukore headed the match winner in the 19th minute and the depleted Chirag United got an opportunity to earn a point when they earned a penalty in the 88th minute. But their midfielder Denson Devadas failed to score from the spot.<br />The win helped Mumbai FC, on 17 points, go past Chirag United who are three points behind them on fourteenafter each having played ten matches.<br /><br />Chirag sorely missed the services of the Joshimar D’ Silva, who had to sit out after picking two yellow cards, resulting in a suspension.With their Nigerian forward Elijah Junior yet to recover from injury, Chirag struggled badly up front as Mohammad Rafique and Branco Cardozo put up a listless display.<br /><br />Mumbai FC were equally lacklustre, though, they converted the opportunity that came in their way.With the Chirag defence nowhere to be seen, Sukore capitalised on a Faizal Rehman cross to head in powerfully past the goalkeeper for a 19th minute lead.<br /><br />Chirag United were awarded a penalty in the 88th minute after S Kutti Mani handled the ball inside the box. But Chirag failed to capitalise on the golden opportunity.<br /><br />Mohun Bagan completely overpowered ONGC at Sahu Maharaj ground in Kolhapur as Chidi Edeh’s brace helped the visitors register a 3-1 victory. Ishfaq Ahmed scored the opener for Bagan while ND Opara pulled one back for the promoted side ONGC.Meanwhile, East Bengal rode on Tolgay Ozbey’s 41st-minute strike to edge out hosts VIVA Kerala 1-0 while Churchill Brothers beat Air India 2-0.</p>