Mumbai Metropolis FC created historical past by changing into the primary Indian staff to win an AFC Champions League match. Des Buckinham's aspect got here again from 0-1 right down to beat Air Drive Membership of Iraq 2-1 in a Group B encounter. The win means Mumbai Metropolis transfer stage on three factors with Air Drive Membership and are three adrift of Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab, who picked up their second win in a row with a 3-0 victory over Al Jazira of the United Arab Emirates.

The 2020-21 ISL (Indian Tremendous League) champions didn't get off to one of the best of begins within the AFC Champions League as they misplaced their opening encounter to Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab however they made a roaring comeback in opposition to Iraq's Air Drive Membership on Monday.

After a goalless first-half, the sport took fast strides as all three objectives got here within the subsequent 45 minutes of the match. Air Drive Membership took the lead within the 59th minute by means of Hammadi Ahmad however the Indian aspect drew stage as Diego Mauricio transformed the penalty within the seventieth minute.

The actual turnaround of the match, nevertheless, got here when Rahul Bheke headed Jahouh's nook in seventy fifth minute to present Mumbai Metropolis the lead. Bheke additionally grew to become the primary Indian to attain in an AFC Champions League fixture.

The Air Drive Membership utilized immense stress within the dying minutes of the match however the Mumbai Metropolis defence held their nerves and stood agency to safe three factors for his or her aspect.