Kochi, Feb. 22 -- Lallianzuala Chhangte's early second-half strike proved decisive as Mumbai City FC edged past Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in Match 12 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The Islanders provisionally moved into third place with six points from two matches, while Kerala Blasters are yet to open their account this campaign, according to a release.

Chhangte's decisive strike arrived in the 48th minute. Earlier, Jorge Pereyra Diaz had missed from the penalty spot in the first half, as the two sides went into the interval deadlocked at 0-0. Chhangte received the Player of the Match award.

David Catala made four changes to his starting line-up, handing Arsh Anwer Shaikh a start in goal in pla...