Mumbai Strikers 1–2 Spartans FC
Mumbai Strikers suffered a heartbreaking 2–1 defeat to Spartans FC on Matchday 8 after a dramatic finish saw the visitors score in stoppage time.
The Strikers took the lead when Ram Madye calmly slotted home to give Mumbai the advantage and put them in front.
Spartans FC continued to push for an equaliser and eventually found one late in the second half, setting up a tense finish.
Mumbai had a golden opportunity to reclaim the lead when they were awarded a penalty. Garv Pahuja stepped up but was unable to convert, leaving the score level.
The penalty had been won by CB Ravish D'souza, who produced a powerful darting run through the Spartans defence before being brought down.
With the match seemingly heading towards a draw, Spartans struck in the next move during stoppage time, turning the contest on its head and snatching all three points.
It was a cruel ending for the Strikers, who had led for much of the contest but were ultimately undone by a late equaliser and stoppage-time winner.
Final Score:
Mumbai Strikers 1–2 Spartans FC
Goal: Ram Madye
