But despite the win, the Mumbai side fail to reach the Super Cup semi-finals due to an inferior head-to-head record. Both Mumbai City and NorthEast United finished with 6 points, but the Highlanders are into the last four for their group stage win over Mumbai City.
Chennaiyin, who were at the top of the table before the final round, have finished third in the group.
NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City are placed second and third respectively with three points each whereas Churchill Brothers (1 point) are in last place in a group, which is currently wide open with three of the four teams having a chance to progress.
A win against Mumbai City will earn Chennaiyin direct qualification but, in case of a draw, they will have to rely on the result of the match between NorthEast United and Churchill Brothers, also scheduled on Wednesday.
Chennaiyin head coach Thomas Brdaric expects a big challenge from Mumbai City in a virtual do-or-die contest but said his side knows how to deal with the Islanders as both the teams are part of the ISL and have faced each other many times.
“I expect a big challenge [from Mumbai City]. We have an advantage with four points but we have to win and that will be the approach. They are a champion team; they have good players but the team looks different.”
“We know how to deal with Mumbai City, we have already played against them. We need to be careful about their strengths and deny them using their qualities on the field,” Brdaric said ahead of the crucial game.
The Marina Machans, which is the only remaining unbeaten team in Group D, could not convert the chances against Churchill Brothers in their last game, which eventually ended in a goalless draw.
However, Brdaric put his weight behind his men and further added: “We did a lot of things right. Yes, in games it happens that you create a lot of chances and don’t convert. It happens in all leagues in the world. In the last match, we showed that we can score. We need to be determined and I am convinced that we can score against Mumbai City.”
10:30 PM
That’s all from us for this match. See you soon for the semi-finals.
10:28 PM
Full Time: MCFC 1 CFC 0
Mumbai City won their final Hero Super Cup match 1-0 against Chennaiyin FC, but they fail to qualify for the semi-finals.
10:26 PM
Mehtab Singh given the Hero of the Match for his stellar defensive display.
10:22 PM
NorthEast leading 6-3 in their match. Surely they are through to the semi-finals now. 7 minutes added on in this match and Chennaiyin need two goals to go through.
10:09 PM
MCFC 1 CFC 0, 80 mins
Chennaiyin haven’t found the net so far as most of their shots have been blocked. And when they have made a clean strike, they have hit shots wide, latest of those come from Karikari who puts his shot wide from 8 yards.
10:01 PM
20 minutes to go, MCFC 1 CFC 0
20 minutes for Chennaiyin to win the match, and 20 minutes for Mumbai City to hold on to their lead and hope Churchill can do some magic in the other match.
09:53 PM
Wilmar scored the hat-trick for NorthEast.
51′ HAT-TRICK!???? No stopping Wilmar today!????
The @NEUtdFC striker tucks in a low cross from Tondonba at the near post ????
NEUFC 3️⃣-0️⃣ CB#NEUFCCB ⚔️ #HeroSuperCup ???? #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/EuLZKRF7ht
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) April 19, 2023
09:51 PM
Well, well, well. As we hear, it is 3-2 in the NorthEast match. Churchill have pulled another one back and the deficit is just one now.
09:47 PM
Rahim Ali (CFC) does everything right but then the cross is abysmal. Excellent play initially but then the final pass has let him and his team down.
09:45 PM
Apologies, it was Kwame Karikari who put the header straight to the Mumbai Keeper.
09:43 PM
And as we speak, Fallou has headed another glaring chance straight at the hands of the Mumbai keeper. How could he not score from there!! Shocking Miss. It is still Mumbai leading 1-0, but Chennaiyin are squandering chances. It should have been 1-1.
09:42 PM
Just to let you know, NorthEast have increased their lead to 3-0, and it is looking bad for Mumbai City. A win won’t do for them as it stands. CFC, meanwhile have all to play for.
09:40 PM
Rowlin Borges free-kick is wayward, to say the least. Blazes over the bar as Mumbai fail to double their lead.
09:39 PM
Header straight at Keeper
Header from CFC’s Fallou goes straight to Mohammed Nawaz’s lap and the Mumbai keeper gathers comfortably. MCFC 1 CFC 0 Mins: 49
09:37 PM
NorthEast winning 2-0 at the break.
A brace from Jordan puts us ahead at the break ????????
There is still hope ❤️????????#NEUFC #StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUFCCB #HeroSuperCup pic.twitter.com/FzQaXFHbJf
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) April 19, 2023
09:36 PM
For Chennaiyin, the equation is simple. Win the match and they will qualify for the semi-finals. For Mumbai City, it is complicated as they can only qualify if North East either draw or lose. And that is not looking likely at the moment.
09:34 PM
We are back for the 2nd half. Chennaiyin have brought on Mohammed Rafique for Jiteshwar. They need goals.
09:21 PM
Half Time
Mumbai have their noses in front at half time. Ayush Chhikara scored the solitary goal in the match as MCFC lead at the break.
09:17 PM
4 minutes added in the first half. Chennaiyin have a lot of work to do.
09:15 PM
In the other match, North East are leading 2-0. And that means both Mumbai City and North East will end up on 6 points if the scoreline remains the same till the end.
But in that case, North East will go through for a superior Head to Head record.
09:13 PM
Chennaiyin creating pressure but haven’t managed to restore parity. We are approaching half time, but it looks like there will be a significant time added on for the break and the substitutions, also the goal as well.
09:04 PM
Goaaaaal! MCFC Lead
Goal for Mumbai City. Excellent run on the left-hand side by Vipin and then finds Ayush Chhikara, who slots in the simplest of finishes. MCFC 1 CFC 0, 33 mins
09:00 PM
Drinks Break, MCFC 0 CFC 0
The heat in Manjeri is massive. The first half and hour has flown by but the teams are yet to break the deadlock here.
08:56 PM
Narayan Das blocks one excellently to deny Mumbai City FC. Vikram took a fantastic run on the right-hand side but the Chennaiyin defender blocked his cross brilliantly.
08:52 PM
Free-Kick shot blocked by CFC. Mehtab Singh sends the cross in but it is cleared and CFC avert the danger for now. MCFC 0 CFC 0 21 mins.
08:51 PM
Indirect Free Kick for Mumbai
A backpass in the box from Chennaiyin earns Mumbai an indirect free-kick in the box. Big opportunity for them to get the lead.
08:49 PM
MCFC Lineup
ℹ️ Young trio of Mohammad Nawaz, Halen Nongtdu and Ayush Chhikara return to the starting XI ????
ℹ️ Amey Ranawade features in the matchday squad after over 7 months following an injury layoff ????
ℹ️ Phurba Lachenpa sits out with a small injury ❌ https://t.co/c8R3LVVz9A
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) April 19, 2023
08:49 PM
CFC Lineup
#MCFCCFC team news ????
???? Machans, you’re going to like this one ????
???? Thomas makes 1 change to the starting XI ????
???? ????Nasser El Khayati is back????#AllInForChennaiyin #HeroSuperCup | @apollotyres @ApolloXSports pic.twitter.com/OdlhVuCPzE— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) April 19, 2023
08:48 PM
MCFC 0 CFC 0
15 minutes gone. Mumbai City FC are looking more dangerous but neither have been able to break the deadlock.
08:41 PM
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