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Although discipline is sacramount to any game, committing fouls are common in football, despite repeated warnings given by the referees on the field. At the Mumbai football arena on Wednesday, fouls, scuffles and words being exchanged became a common scenario leading to seven red cards in the game.

Tuesday's last Premier League Next Generation Cup group stage match between ATK Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC ended in a scoreless tie. After losing to West Ham United and Stellenbosch FC, respectively, in their previous games, both sides entered this contest on a losing streak.

Kerala Blasters FC brought their A-game to the fore as they posted a 2-0 victory over Army Green FT in their final fixture of Group D on Wednesday. Two crucial first-half goals from Aimen and Aritra handed Tomasz Tchorz’s young guns not just the three points but also a ticket to the quarters.

The AFC Cup inter-zone semifinal between Kolkata's ATK Mohun Bagan and another team will take place on September 7 at Salt Lake Stadium, the club said on Thursday. The Asian zone champions, who could be from Vietnam, Malaysia, or Indonesia, will square off against the Indian club.