In a tightly contested match between Mumbai City FC and East Bengal in the ISL, both teams displayed resilient defenses, resulting in an evenly fought 0-0 draw on Saturday at Mumbai’s home ground. Despite Mumbai having more opportunities, East Bengal’s goalkeeper Prabsukhan Gill showcased exceptional skills, ensuring a clean sheet for his team.

East Bengal faced early pressure from Mumbai City but managed to stand firm with their solid defense. Javi Hernandez had a missed opportunity for East Bengal, and Mumbai’s goalkeeper Amrinder Singh thwarted Bipin Singh’s attempt, maintaining the deadlock until the end of the first half.

The second half saw increased intensity, and East Bengal coach Kibu Vicuna strategically introduced Nandakumar to inject creativity into their attacks. Despite numerous attempts from both sides, neither team could find the back of the net. East Bengal’s Javi Hernandez and Clayton Silva displayed moments of brilliance, challenging Mumbai’s defense, which remained resolute.

Towards the conclusion of the match, East Bengal created promising opportunities, with Mahesh receiving a well-executed pass from Nandakumar. However, Mumbai’s defense cleared Mahesh’s shot. Clayton also had a noteworthy chance, but Mumbai’s goalkeeper made a crucial save to deny East Bengal a goal.

In the final stages, both teams aggressively pursued a winning goal, but the match ultimately ended in a goalless draw. Despite their entertaining performance, East Bengal showcased commendable defensive skills and resilience, earning them a valuable point in the contest