Bengaluru FC assistant coach Renedy Singh was happy after sharing the spoils with defending champions Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League at the Mumbai Football Arena, Mumbai on Wednesday.
The Blues dominated the possession with 56.6% and took three shots on target but failed to find the back of the net. However, the visitors remained unbeaten in the ongoing season of the league. Furthermore, the tourists took six shots off-target against the hosts.
Singh admitted that the team’s performance was more solid in the second half of the game.
“It’s a very important point. First 30 minutes, we didn’t have a normal start but the boys they enjoyed with the ball more. A much better second half half. We finished as the stronger side,” Singh said in the post-match press conference.
“So I’m happy with one point. We know how good football club Mumbai City FC is. Last year, (they finished) champions. Playing away in this weather and only three days of recovery, I feel our boys have fought hard and it’s a very vital point. And we should continue our run from here,” he added.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu has played a key role in the success of the team, with 13 saves. The Blues are the only team in the tournament against which not a single goal has been scored.
“Gurpreet is a guy who has been doing well for so long and I expect more. He will do it. For sure, he’s got to continue. He has been doing well. He’s one of the leaders in the team and I expect him to do better. I am happy with him,” Singh said.
Bengaluru FC will next take on unbeaten Punjab FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru on 18th October after International break.
