Mumbai City FC booked their place in the AIFF Super Cup semifinals 2025‑26 after beating Kerala Blasters FC 1‑0. The own goal scored in the 88th minute gave the match the winning goal. According to The Times of India, the goal occurred when a cross caused confusion in Kerala’s defense, giving Mumbai the chance to win and advance to the next round.
Match Summary
Feature | Details |
Match | Mumbai City FC vs Kerala Blasters FC |
Result | Mumbai City FC 1‑0 Kerala Blasters FC |
Goal Scorer | Own goal by Freddy Lallawmawma (88′) |
Key Events | Kerala reduced to 10 men (Sandeep Singh Soraisham, 2nd yellow), late own goal decides match |
Venue | Fatorda Stadium, Goa |
Date | 6 November 2025 |
Mumbai City FC Clinch AIFF Super Cup Semifinals Berth in Dramatic Fashion
Last night in Goa, Mumbai City FC booked their place in the AIFF Super Cup semifinals 2025‑26 with a nail‑biting finish. They faced Kerala Blasters FC in their final group match, needing a win to progress. The breakthrough came in the 88th minute when a deflected own goal by Kerala’s Freddy Lallawmawma gave Mumbai the 1‑0 victory and the top spot in the group.
From the opening whistle, Mumbai pressed hard and gradually took control of the game. Kerala defended well for most of the first half, but a second yellow card for defender Sandeep Singh Soraisham just before halftime left them with ten men. This turned the tide in Mumbai’s favor and set the stage for a late-dramatic strike. Spectators will be more than happy to watch AIFF upcoming matches to know how Mumbai goes on with this momentum.
Following the half-time, Mumbai City took control of possession and continued to create opportunities. It was worth the effort when they were able to get the ball to the box, where the Kerala defense was confused, and they scored their own goal. This outcome qualified Mumbai City for the AIFF Super Cup semifinals, where they will face FC Goa. The hopes of Kerala Blasters were shattered, and the football supporters are already anticipating AIFF’s upcoming matches, which will involve semi-finals with high stakes.
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This match was an ideal demonstration of strength and stress management. Mumbai City remained patient, struggled to create every chance, and were rewarded in the last few minutes.
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The next task the team will face in AIFF Super Cup semifinals will be an actual test of skill and composure.
Amit Mishra’s Take
The way the game was played, I couldn’t stop admiring the strength displayed by Mumbai City. They were able to endure, take pressure where needed, and then attack when the right moment came.
That reflects their temper and good management of the game. In the meantime, Kerala Blasters should be questioning themselves whether they could have done better with those last few minutes. One lapse, one miscalculation in communication, and their season’s hopes vanished, just before the AIFF Super Cup semifinals stage.
For Mumbai, this is a moment of relief and validation. They entered the game with the objective of winning, and they achieved it. Their patience succeeded, and they continued to push until the breakthrough came.
The story of Kerala is brutal and yet educational. Knockout matches are decided by fine margins, and a single lapse can reverse the months of hard work. Mumbai now looks to FC Goa in the AIFF Super Cup semifinals, and Kerala will need to recover and take this loss in the semifinals.
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