Determined Mumbai FC looking to end Dempo hoodoo

Mumbai FC return to home comforts after they wiped off the agony of their 6-0 defeat at the hands of Shillong Lajong with a hard fought 1-1 draw away to Champions Bengaluru FC on Tuesday evening.

But Mumbai FC will have to defy history as they look to register their first ever victory over Dempo S.C in their history after failing to do so in fifteen previous attempts.

Dempo have managed nine wins against their hosts on Saturday, with the latest one coming in the group stages of the Federation Cup four months ago, while the other six games have ended all square.

But the five time Indian Champions haven’t been at their best this season having recorded just one win this season and are currently winless in their last eight encounters and all of their encounters on the road.

Mumbai FC too haven’t tasted victory in their last five games but have been a formidable force at Cooperage barring last week’s humbling by Shillong Lajong apart from which they have won twice while drawing three times.

Dempo’s neighbours Sporting and Salgaocar failed to find the net when they were the visitors to Cooperage earlier this season. Mumbai FC will be looking to blank another Goan team who are struggling to find the net regularly in the I-League on Saturday.

Mumbai FC are still sweating on the fitness of midfielder Taisuke Matsugae who is deemed 50-50 for the game by coach Khalid Jamil. But the Japanese is likely to miss out after missing the final training session ahead of the clash. Khalid Jamil will also be without his skipper and shot stopper Nidhin Lal who is still coming to terms with last week’s loss and is not ready according to the coach.

Dempo have no fresh injury worries as their long term absentees remain on the side lines.

Both sides are due a win, and it promises to be an intriguing contest at Cooperage as fans in Mumbai are likely to turn up in large numbers to support the club, the players and their much troubled coach Khalid Jamil after the events in the last game.

Dempo will draw inspiration from Shillong Lajong who turned over Mumbai at Cooperage. It’s hard to believe that a team as good as Dempo is struggling for wins and three points could just be around the corner for Trevor Morgan’s men.

The match is LIVE on Ten Action. Kick off at 4:30 PM IST

SSE BFC to conduct trials for U9 to U17 age group players

SSE BFC Soccer School will be conducting fresh trials this month for players aged below 17 to be part of their football program SSE BFC Soccer Schools is a football…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 3 Trials for Mumbai and Thane are here

India Khelo Football (IKF) is back with Season 3 of its widely acclaimed trials with an aim to cover more than 50 cities this time around. After the resounding success…

Share

Mastering the Art of Football Trials: Key Pre-Trial Factors to Keep in Mind

Football trials are a critical juncture for aspiring players to showcase their skills and secure a spot in a team. To maximize your chances of success, it’s essential to tailor your approach based on your playing position as well as keeping in mind a few pre-trial factors.

Share

Somaiya Sports Academy to conduct trials for MFA 2nd Division campaign

Somaiya Sports Academy is looking for passionate young football players for the Somaiya Sports Academy Football Team to compete in the MFA 2nd Division League 2023-2024. If selected, you will…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools – Mumbai to conduct trials for U14 & U16 Girls

The BFC Soccer Schools Elite team girls’ trials are coming up in search of talented players from the U14 to U16 (Born 2009 and after) age groups into the club’s…

Share

Opportunity to make the team: U.K.M. Kothrud FC conducts selection trials for girls team

Pune-based U.K.M. Kothrud FC has announced that they will be conducting selection trials for their girl’s team on 15th January 2023 The club welcomes all players to come and showcase…

Share

The Sunday Football League Season 4 is back

The Sunday Football League is back with its fourth season, and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. With eight talented teams competing at the Kes Kandivali turf, there…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools Elite team trials in Feb

Bengaluru FC launched their Mumbai program last season with the Soccer Schools and Elite programs with its local partner Soccer Schools of Excellence (SSE).  Bengaluru Football Club is a professional club…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 2 Trials in Mumbai: A Chance to Kickstart Your Football Career

After conducting trials in 34 cities & villages across India, India Khelo Football is coming to Mumbai to hunt talent on 7th January. India Khelo Football kickstarted its season 2…

Share

Mumbai Customs to conduct trials for Elite League

Former champions Mumbai Customs will be holding open trials for the upcoming MFA Elite Corporate League (Elite Division) The 2019 MFA Elite Division champions Mumbai Customs are conducting open trials…

Share