The match was all set with Cameras and Bollywood star in anticipating a walk in the park for Mumbai City youth team at Cooperage Stadium on a fine Tuesday morning. while the homeboys #InBlueRush were battling the DSO commitment for their colleges while the head coach George is splitting time with the state assignment.
The MCFC boys started the game on a high note as if to finish the game in opening 15 mins and restoring confidence after the drubbing by Pune City FC in the previous game. While IRSC started with a cautious note as IRSC star defender, now transferred to MCFC Abel Fernandes was always going to be a double threat with his ability and knowledge & sharing of IRSC strategies.
While IRSC did wait and watch, after reading MCFC game the team bonding and the hunger to get full points on board after missing a super opportunity against Reliance FC, was clearly evident.
(Read: Strong start by IRSC against RYFC at AIFF U18 Y-League)
The teams ended the halftime with no goals from either side. As the second half edged towards the final 10 minutes, Tyson Patel did what he knows best, netting a winner in the 86th minute, thereafter the boys in blue upped the ante creating few chances to double the lead, which were narrowly missed. The game ended on a high for the home boys breaking into a celebration, with full points India Rush SC moved up for a mid-table standing.
George – Head Coach "A match winner against I-league youth team Mumbai FC and now against ISL Mumbai City FC youth team, Tyson Patel is a giant slayer and Shaping into an excellent Striker. The Boys deserved the win”
Nishad – Asst. Coach “ It was one of the Best days of my life, seeing an academy player Tyson grow over the last 4 years into a prolific player.
Tyson Patel - Player "It is always an extremely satisfying feeling scoring match winners"
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