On May 6, 2026, East Bengal FC achieved a stunning comeback victory against Mumbai City FC, winning 2-1 at the Mumbai Football Arena. The match was part of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) season, and East Bengal’s substitutes played a crucial role in this turnaround.
Brandon Fernandes opened the scoring for Mumbai City FC in the 8th minute, giving the home team an early lead. However, East Bengal responded effectively after halftime. Youssef Ezzejjari equalized with a penalty in the 56th minute, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
Nandha Kumar then scored the decisive goal for East Bengal in the 71st minute, completing their comeback. This victory propelled East Bengal FC to the top of the table with 21 points from 10 matches, while Mumbai City FC fell to fifth place with 19 points from 11 matches.
Notably, Kevin Leonel Sibille was recognized as Player of the Match for his outstanding defensive performance. The match also featured a disallowed goal for Mumbai City in the 65th minute due to offside and a near-miss when Gyamar Nikum struck the post during stoppage time.
Key events of the match:
- Brandon Fernandes scored for Mumbai City FC in the 8th minute.
- Youssef Ezzejjari equalized for East Bengal FC with a penalty in the 56th minute.
- Nandha Kumar netted the winner for East Bengal FC in the 71st minute.
- Mumbai City had a goal ruled out for offside in the 65th minute.
- Gyamar Nikum struck the post in stoppage time.
This match marked Mumbai City FC’s first home defeat of the season. After such a dramatic loss, they will look to regroup and return to winning ways against Mohammedan SC on May 15.
