Mon Nov 04 01:45:35 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai City FC Triumph Over Kerala Blasters in ISL Thriller
**Mumbai, November 3:** Mumbai City FC secured a crucial 4-2 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday.
Greek striker Nikolaos Karelis was the star of the show, scoring a brace in the 9th and 55th minutes (penalty). Nathan Rodrigues added another goal in the 75th minute, while captain Lallianzuala Chhangte sealed the win with a penalty in the 90+1st minute.
The win propelled Mumbai City FC to seventh place in the ISL standings with nine points from six games. Kerala Blasters, on the other hand, slipped to tenth after their loss.
The match was a thrilling back-and-forth affair, with Kerala Blasters pulling two goals back through Jesus Jimenez (57th minute) and Kwame Peprah (71st minute). However, Peprah’s celebrations after his goal saw him receive a second yellow card and a subsequent red card, leaving his team to play with ten men for the final 18 minutes.
Mumbai City FC capitalized on the numerical advantage, scoring two goals in the final stages of the match to secure their second win of the season.
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