Former Indian Super League champions Mumbai City FC thrashed Rajasthan United 5-1 to seal a quarter final berth in the Durand Cup here on Monday. Des Buckingham’s side raced to a 3-0 lead within 36 minutes, with goals from Greg Stewart (10th minute), Lallianzuala Chhangte (18th) and Mehtab Singh.
Ahmed Jahouh (63rd) and substitute Vikram Pratap Singh (90+2) ensured Mumbai City’s knockout qualification. Gyanmar Nikum (67th) scored the lone goal for Rajasthan United. They had shocked ATK Mohun Bagan 3-2 and held East Bengal to a barren draw.
The Islanders now have seven points from three matches to go up the table with one match in hand. ATK Mohun Bagan and Rajasthan United, who both have four points from three matches, will now fight for the second quarter final spot from group B.
In Guwahati, Saul Crespo struck a brace as Odisha FC blanked Sudeva Delhi FC 3-0 to storm into the quarter finals. Jerry Mawihmingthanga scored the third.