Goa, Nov. 7 -- Mumbai City FC narrowly beat Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, courtesy of a late own goal, to book their place in the semi-finals of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26.

It was a night of heartbreak for the Blasters, as a late 88th-minute own goal by Freddy Lallawmawma and the costly red card of Sandeep Singh Soraisham saw them crash out of the competition, as reported by the Indian Super League (ISL) official website.

The result saw the Islanders leapfrog the Blasters on head-to-head record after both sides finished Group D with six points each.

From the kick-off whistle, the pressure was visible as both teams knew the stakes--Kerala Blasters only needed a draw to progress, while Mumbai City FC ...