AFC Champions League: Mumbai City FC Becomes First Indian Team to Win

Mumbai City FC defeated Iraqi Air Force Club 2-1 in a Group B tie at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Mumbai City FC created history ast they became the first-ever Indian Club to win the AFC Champions League title.

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Rahul Bheke of the team also became the first Indian goalscorer in the competition.

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The Iraqi side had three shots at the goal in three minutes, but the Mumbai defence stood firm to avert any danger.

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Air Force Club became more desperate with a series of attacks on the opposition goal, but it didn't help them.

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Dhurgham Ismail created yet another chance in the 37th minute, playing the ball to Alaa Abbas.

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