Mumbai FC hold Mohun Bagan 1-1 in I-League

PUNE: Hosts Mumbai FC and Mohun Bagan shared points after drawing 1-1 in Round 7 of the I-League football at the Balewadi stadium, on Sunday.
Mohun Bagan took the lead and played well in the first half. However, Mumbai FC shaped up their act in the second half and dominated proceedings.
Bagan, donning their green and maroon colours, took the lead in the 21st minute when Nigerian striker Odafa Okolie hit home from a free kick just outside the box.
The free kick was awarded when Bagan's winger Snehashish Chakraborty was tripped by rival defender Haroon Amir. Amir was given the yellow card by referee Tejas Nagvenkar.
Earlier, a powerful volley by Mumbai FC's Ghanaian striker Yusif Yakubu was deftly blocked by Bagan's custodian Shilton Paul.
After Bagan's goal, Mumbai FC went into the attack mode. A chance came in the 39th minute when Nicholas Rodrigues sent the ball into the penalty area but Yakubu's header missed the goal.
A few minutes later, Mumbai's striker Gabriel Fernandes missed a sitter with only the goalkeeper to beat.
Most of Bagan's attack came from Odafa, Stanley Okoroigwe and Chakraborty.
Mumbai FC raided the Bagan defence time and again in the second half and were rewarded with the equaliser in the 62nd minute. Abhishek Yadav headed home a cross.
At the whistle: Mohun Bagan 1 (Odafa Okolie 21') drew with Mumbai FC 1 (Abhishek Yadav 62').