Al Jazira edge out Mumbai City 1-0 in AFC Champions League
Ali Mabkhout struck the solitary goal from the penalty spot as Mumbai City suffered a narrow 0-1 loss against Al Jazira in a Group B match of the AFC Champions League here. It was Mumbai's second defeat in three games following their 0-3 loss against Al-Shabad side in their opener. Mabkhout's 40th-minute goal was the difference between the two sides as Al Jazira collected three points at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday. Coach Marcel Keizer's men dominated the first half, registering 70 per cent ball possession by the break, but struggled to create real scoring chances as Mumbai City sat deep, happy to concede play and look to hit on the counter. The Islanders suffered an early blow as defender Amey Ranawade was stretched off to be replaced by Methab Singh just nine minutes into the game.
