Sun Nov 03 16:25:10 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai City FC Secure First Home Win with Thrilling 4-2 Victory Over Kerala Blasters

**MUMBAI, INDIA -** Mumbai City FC secured their first home win of the season with a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Mumbai Football Arena. The Islanders’ second win of the campaign came after a dramatic encounter that saw a lead change hands multiple times and a red card for Kerala’s Kwame Peprah.

The match started with a flurry of action, and Mumbai City took an early lead in the 9th minute through a well-taken goal by Nikos Karelis. However, Kerala Blasters fought back and equalized in the 57th minute through Jesus Jimenez.

The momentum continued to swing back and forth, with Nikolaos Karelis converting a penalty in the 53rd minute to give Mumbai City a 2-1 lead. However, Kerala’s Kwame Peprah scored a second equalizer in the 72nd minute, only to be sent off moments later for removing his shirt in celebration.

Mumbai City finally regained the lead in the 75th minute through Nathan Rodrigues, and a late penalty converted by Lallianzuala Chhangte in the 90th minute sealed the victory.

The match saw a number of exciting moments, including a lengthy injury stoppage for Kerala goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa and a flurry of substitutions from both teams.

Mumbai City will be looking to build on this victory as they continue their campaign, while Kerala Blasters will be hoping to bounce back from this loss.

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