Mumbai FC notched their third win on the trot after defeating HAL Bangalore by a solitary goal in a third round I-League match in Kolhapur on Monday.
After a goalless first half, it was the second session that saw Mumbai FC's Nigerian striker Ebi Sukore capitalising on midfielder Nicolas Rodrigues's pass to score the winner in the 64th minute.
Mumbai FC, who had defeated Air India 2-1 and Pune FC 2-0 in their two previous matches, now have nine points from three matches.
HAL Bangalore have six points from three matches with the help of two wins.