Remarkable Shillong Turf Dazzles Mumbai Coach While Benali Regrets Golden Opportunities | Guwahati News
In Shillong, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium made a remarkable debut for the Indian Super League despite initial concerns over the pitch condition following a Bryan Adams concert. Pre-match buzz included criticisms about last-minute field repairs, which deprived NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC of their practice sessions. However, on match day, the revamped pitch proved superior, earning praise from both teams’ coaches.
The fast-paced game concluded with a 2-0 victory for Mumbai City FC against NorthEast United FC, marking Mumbai City’s milestone 100th ISL win. The match displayed how the rye grass, meant to withstand Shillong’s cold climate, impacted gameplay. Petr Kratky, the Mumbai City FC coach, lauded the pitch, while NorthEast United FC’s Juan Pedro Benali noted the field’s excessive watering added to the difficulty for players by speeding their movements and ball control.
Mumbai City’s success was highlighted by Bipin Singh’s quick opener and a late goal by captain Lallianzuala Chhangte. Despite NEUFC’s spirited performance, they failed to capitalize on opportunities in the first half. Coach Benali expressed pride in his team’s effort, emphasizing that their main shortfall was converting chances into goals. Looking ahead, NEUFC faces further challenges with three yellow cards from the match, including a significant absence of Jithin MS for their next game against Jamshedpur FC.
Both teams acknowledged the challenge and excitement brought by the improved pitch conditions, setting a positive tone for future matches at the Shillong venue.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/shillong-turf-impresses-mumbai-coach-as-benali-rues-missed-chances/articleshow/118073850.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-02-09 00:08:00
