MUMBAI, MAY 10: Ambernath United Atlanta FC host FC Bengaluru United at the Cooperage Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, 11th May 2023. The final round of Hero I-League 2 is well and truly underway and this will just be the second matchday of the total five. MatchDay 1: Results of the two fixtures on 6th May 2023 Shillong Lajong beat United SC by 2-1 FC Bengaluru United beat Delhi FC by 1-0. FC Bengaluru United won their opening match of the final round of Hero I-League 2 defeating Delhi FC by 1-0. A 76th minute strike from Irfan Yadwad got…
Author: Prasad Bhutkar
MUMBAI, MAY 9: Ambernath United Atlanta FC have come a long way since their inception two years ago. A double winning season in their very first year where they won the Elite Premier League 2021-22 and the Harwood Champions League 2022, followed it up by defending their Elite Premier League title in the 2022-23 season and won the Nadkarni Cup 2023. Two doubles in two seasons meant Ambernath United Atlanta FC had already started making Mumbai football and were all set to represent Maharashtra in the Hero I-League 2. The first four matches saw them win only once as they had…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 8: Mumbai Knights FC have enjoyed a bright start to their Hero IWL 2023 campaign. With five of the seven group matches done, they sit third in Group A level on points with East Bengal FC and three points behind leaders and defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC. HOPS FC are next for Mumbai Knights FC who will be looking to seal nothing but three points before the big one against Gokulam Kerala FC Mumbai Knights started with two 1-0 wins, making the perfect start. Then came a 0-0 draw against Misaka United FC. This was followed by a…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 9: Mumbai Knights suffered a 2-0 loss against HOPS FC in the Group A match held on Tuesday, 9th May 2023 at the Shahibaug Police Ground in Ahmedabad. This was only their second loss in six games of the Hero IWL. A first half goal from Neha and a second half stoppage time goal from Rajni Bala sealed all three points for HOPS FC. Mumbai Knights slipped to fourth in the table as a result of this defeat and will have everything to do in their final group game against Gokulam Kerala FC. Mumbai Knights FC started with…
MUMBAI, MAY 3: After 72 matches in 48 days, we finally have our top five teams that will face off in the Hero I-League 2 final round. 19 teams started the group stage of Hero I-League 2 campaign. A group of five, there were four groups namely A,B,C and D ( Group B had 4 teams). Now we find ourselves down to the top 5 that will lock horns in order to secure promotion to the second tier of Indian Football, which is the Hero I-League. But before we get into what’s in store for Ambernath United Atlanta FC, let…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 6: Mumbai Knights FC rallied back from a goal down to beat Sports Odisha by 2-1 in their Hero IWL, Group A match held on Saturday, 6th May 2023 at the Transstadia. Having tasted their first defeat at the hands of East Bengal on Thursday, Mumbai Knights had just under 48 hours to bounce back from that 4-2 defeat. Head coach Rutuja Gunwant went with a 4-3-3 with Kashmira in goal. Pranita, Ritu, Afreen and Mansi formed the back four with Pranita and Mansi as fullbacks. Velanie, Karen and Sushmita formed the midfield three with Karen as the…
The Hero I-League 2 group stage was a thrilling affair as 19 sides faced off for a place in next season’s Hero I-League. After 72 matches and 48 days we finally have our top 5 sides. Four group winners and a best second placed side amongst the four groups make our top 5 sides that will be ready for a final battle. Top 2 sides in the table will be promoted to the Hero I-League 2023-24 season. The other three teams will be in contention for qualification to the Hero I-League 2 final round. Delhi FC, United SC, FC Bengaluru…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 5: Mumbai Knights FC suffered their first loss of IWL 2023 as they lost 4-2 against East Bengal FC. The East Bengal side went 3-0 up at the break and added a fourth at the start of the second half. Goals from Priyanka and Namrata halved the deficit for Mumbai Knights but East Bengal managed to secure a 4-2 win and seal all three points. With this loss and Sports Odisha’s 1-0 win over Mata Rukmani, Mumbai Knights FC find themselves fourth in Group A, slipping up two places. That’s how tough the groups are that every result can…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 4: Mumbai Knights FC suffered their first loss in the Indian Women’s League 2023 as they went down 4-2 against East Bengal FC. Coming into this match Mumbai Knights had drawn their previous game by 0-0 while East Bengal FC had won 2-0. Head coach Rutuja made a few changes to the lineup and formation as Mumbai Knights started with a back five of Pranita, Ritu, Afreen, Nidhi And VK Srutilakshmi. Nidhi came into the starting XI as Mansi missed out today’s game. Kashmira once again started in goal for Mumbai Knights. Velanie and Karen started in midfield behind…
AHMEDABAD, MAY 3: Mumbai Knights FC have made a bright start to their IWL 2023 campaign with two wins and a draw in three matches. Grabbing seven of the nine available points, they sit second in Group A just two points below the defending champions, Gokulam Kerala FC. Mumbai Knights FC are also one of the two teams yet to face defeat, Gokulam Kerala FC being the other. As we head further in the group stages, the heavyweight clashes will be upon us. Mumbai Knights FC face East Bengal FC next. East Bengal FC who have won two and lost one…