New Delhi, April 12: Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC’s defender Rahul Bheke created history after scoring the winning goal against Iraq’s Air Force Club in their AFC Champions League Group B game at the King Fahd Stadium on Monday.
With this win, Mumbai City FC became the first-ever Indian club to win a match in the AFC Champions League and the star performer Rahul Bheke said that the win will work as an inspiration for all Indian footballers.
“This achievement is an inspiration for all Indian footballers. As our coach (Des Buckingham) said, this win will make players believe they belong at this level. Watching the game in how the players played, all the Indian players should believe they do belong.”
“Obviously this is just the beginning because, in the last two years, two ISL clubs have been part of the AFC Champions League group stage. I think ISL has really helped teams and Indian players grow.” (IANS)
