Kochi: With home team Kerala Blasters FC getting their campaign in the second season of the Indian Super League (ISL) off to a rousing start with a victory over North East United FC earlier this week, their next opponents Mumbai City FC will be determined to get back to winning ways.
Looking back on the performances of both teams in their opening outings, Mumbai — led by French star Nicholas Anelka — appeared to be unlucky as they enjoyed 54 percent of the ball possession and had more shots on goal, but still lost 1-3 to FC Pune City.
Mumbai arrived here late on Thursday evening and as always in sports loving Kerala, the team was received well by the people who crowded the airport and team hotel to cheer them.
The hosts’ biggest advantage is that the football loving Keralites are always fully behind them.
The stands are usually overflowing, with a record 60,000 fans attending their opening match of the season. (IANS)
