Mumbai City FC secured a 3-1 win over Jamshedpur FC in the Club Playoffs, held in Manjeri, Kerala, on April 4, 2023. The victory ensured Mumbai City FC’s qualification for the AFC Champions League 2023-24 group stage. The match was a clash between two previous ISL Shield winners. Mumbai City FC dominated possession, with Jamshedpur FC absorbing the pressure without much trouble in the opening exchanges. The deadlock couldn’t be broken as both teams went into the break level-pegging. Mumbai City FC started the second half on the front foot and won a penalty a minute later as Chhangte was fouled. Ahmed Jahouh stepped up and fired Buckingham’s side into the lead from the spot. The Englishman then introduced Greg Stewart as he went for the kill, and Mumbai City FC doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Alberto Noguera fired a scorching volley past Rehenesh in goal. Eli Sabia revived the game as a contest by scoring a goal for Jamshedpur FC in the 80th minute, but Vikram Pratap Singh’s goal deep in stoppage time sealed the win for Mumbai City FC. This victory made Mumbai City FC the first Indian club to appear in the AFC Champions League group stages on more than one occasion.
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