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Mumbai City FC: Ezequiel Vidal, Luka Majcen and Mushaga Bakenga starred as Punjab FC handed Mumbai City FC their first home loss in nine matches with a 3-0 victory in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Mumbai Football Arena (MFA) on Tuesday night. A strike each by Vidal, Majcen, and Bakenga ensured smooth sailing for the visitors, who delivered outstanding performances in all concerned departments to keep the Petr Kratky-coached side at bay.

Majcen was the architect of the initial two strikes, as he and Vidal combined deftly to land the first blow in the added time of the first half. The latter rushed near the Mumbai City FC box with a burst of space and found Majcen waiting at the edge of the box. His pass was well received and then sent back to him by Majcen, who perfectly spotted Vidal to be at the appropriate spot to unleash his thunderous left-footed effort.

Vidal didn’t blink once before depositing the ball into the top left corner from the outside of the 18-yard area, with the shot being so perfectly directed that it swayed past a sea of Mumbai City FC players and gave Punjab FC the crucial lead in the contest. The visitors carried forward that momentum in the second half, exerting pressure on the Mumbai City FC backline. Cruising on the left channel inside the box, Filip Mrzljak smartly drew a foul and got his side a spot-kick in the 53rd minute.