Mumbai Knights FC began their IWL 2023 season with a bang, defeating Kahaani FC 1-0 to take all three points.
Priyanka’s first-half goal was enough to secure the victory. Although the score appears to be 1-0. Mumbai Knights FC could have easily won 2-0/3-0. If they had taken their chances and Priyanka’s second goal had not been ruled out.
Nonetheless, with three points. Mumbai Knights FC made a strong start to their Group stage campaign. Being one of four teams to win their first match.
Heavyweights Gokulam Kerala FC, Sports Odisha, Misaka United FC, and MKFC all won their first matches.
The MK’ fullbacks Mansi and Pranita were extremely unplayable. As both played great moving forward and at the back in defence. Mansi was the match’s best player.
Mumbai Knights FC on scoring mode
Sushmita and Valencia formed a rock solid midfield for Mumbai Knights FC, with Karen Pias transitioning from defence to attack and hooking up brilliantly with Priyanka and Karishma. Ritu Rani was instrumental in aiding Priyanka’s goal and may have received a second assist had the goal not been thrown out.
Kashmira looked rock solid in goal, and despite having little to do, she was vigilant to anything came her way. Afreen and Srutilakshmi were crucial in holding off the Kahaani FC onslaught and will seek to do the same in the second encounter.
Mata Rukmani FC lost their first match 2-0 against Misaka United FC and will be aiming to rebound in their next encounter on Saturday.
The match is slated to begin at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow, April 29th, at the Shahibaug Police Ground.
Can the Mumbai Knights FC win their second game in a row? Or will Mata Rukmani FC get a Maharashtra player?
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