ISL 2017: In a first, Mumbai City FC announce special section for away fans

Mumbai City Football Club on Tuesday became the first team in the history of the Hero Indian Super League to create a dedicated section for away fans during its home matches at the Mumbai Football Arena.

In an effort to accommodate the supporters of the away teams who play in our Arena, this facility will be available to fans starting Sunday, December 17 in The Islanders' next league fixture against ATK.

Mumbai City FC are glad to announce a dedicated section for away fans at the Mumbai Football Arena.

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Commenting on the initiative, Mumbai City FC co-owner Ranbir Kapoor said, "I am really glad that we could be the first team in the ISL to have taken this progressive step towards supporting the fan culture in our country."

"It will motivate the away team supporters to flock to our Arena in numbers to watch their favourite teams live in action. We believe this move will create a great atmosphere in the stadium and I am quite sure the fans will definitely appreciate our latest effort to promote football and enhance the fan experience in our home stadium."

The dedicated section for all away supporters will be Stand 4B which will be accessible via the main gate 1 and the inner gate 8.

A total of 200 seats will be allocated to the away supporters' section and the tickets for this section will be available under a special category. Mumbai City FC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Mumbai Football Arena on Sunday, December 10 courtesy a goal from midfielder Achille Emana and now have 7 points from 5 games so far, with two wins, one draw and two losses.