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Durand Cup 2024: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC Drawn In Same Group

admin — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:35:49 +0000

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and their archrivals East Bengal FC, the two finalists from the previous edition, have been drawn together in the same group as the group stage draw for the upcoming Durand Cup 2024 was unveiled on Thursday. The 24 teams from the ISL, I-League, international teams, and teams from the Armed Forces will fight it out in Asia’s oldest football tournament, scheduled to commence on July 27. Notably, international teams will also feature with Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FC and Bangladesh Army Football Team, both returning from the previous edition.

This year, Jamshedpur and Shillong join Kokrajhar and Kolkata as host cities, with each hosting group stage fixtures. Kolkata, the main venue, will host three groups, while Jamshedpur, Shillong, and Kokrajhar will each host one group.

The tournament will follow a round-robin league format with knockout stages, culminating in the final at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. In total, 43 matches will be played and the top teams from each group, along with the two best second-placed teams, will advance to the knockout phase.

Here are the groups for Durand Cup 2024:

Group A (Kolkata): Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC, Indian Air Force FT, Downtown Heroes FC

Group B (Kolkata): Bengaluru FC, Inter Kashi FC, Indian Navy FT, Mohammedan SC

Group C (Kolkata): Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, CISF Protectors FT

Group D (Jamshedpur): Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC, Indian Army FT, Bangladesh Army FT

Group E (Kokrajhar): Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, Bodoland FC, BSF FT

Group F (Shillong): FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Tribhuvan Army FC

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Jamshedpur, Shillong To Be New Venues For Durand Cup Beginning In Kolkata On July 27

admin — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:21:30 +0000

File image of Mohun Bagan players Anirudh Thapa and Jason Cummings.© X (Twitter)

Domestic season opener Durand Cup football tournament will be held from July 27 to August 31 across four venues with Indian Super League, I-League and other invitational teams competing in it. The 133rd edition of the Asia’s oldest tournament will have 43 matches to be played in a round-robin league-cum-knockout format, with the opening match and the final scheduled at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata. The 24 participating teams will be divided into six groups. Eight teams — group toppers and two best second-placed sides — will qualify for the knockout stage.

Like last year, international teams are expected to participate this year too, the organisers said on Tuesday.

Continuing with its commitment to spread the tournament further into the East and North-East, two new cities — Jamshedpur and Shillong — have been added as host venues this year.

Matches will be held in Kokrajhar in Assam for the second consecutive year, besides Kolkata, which has been a host for the last five years.

Kolkata will host three groups while Kokrajhar, Shillong and Jamshedpur will host one group each.

ISL side Mohun Bagan Super Giant are the defending champions, having won the tournament for a record 17th time, the most by any team.

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Bipin Singh’s Brilliance Denies Mohun Bagan Super Giant Once Again, Mumbai City FC Bag Second ISL Title With 3-1 Comeback Win

admin — Sat, 04 May 2024 17:03:36 +0000

Bipin Singh came to haunt Mohun Bagan once again as a gritty Mumbai City FC rode on the midfielder’s strike to secure a stunning 3-1 comeback win and grab the ISL title for a second time in front of a partisan Salt Lake Stadium crowd in Kolkata on Saturday. In front of 62,007-strong crowd, the home side roared into the lead with Jason Cummings (44th) strike at the stroke of half-time. But the Islanders levelled things up when Jorge Pereyra Diaz (53rd) silenced the crowd from Alberto Noguera’s magnificent straight pass from the midfield.

Their moment of reckoning came in the 81st minute as Bipin came off the bench to score the decisive second goal to help Mumbai snatch the lead.

It was Bipin’s 90th minute strike that had helped Mumbai City FC win their maiden title in 2020-21 when they overturned an identical 1-0 lead to down Mohun Bagan 2-1.

Nine minutes were added to the second-half, and Mohun Bagan had enough time to bring on the equaliser but their forwards lacked the sting and the Islanders nailed the final nail in the coffin with a 90 7th minute strike by subsitute Jakub Vojtus.

It also crushed Mohun Bagan’s dream of becoming the first team to defend the ISL Cup and complete a rare double of winning the League Winners Shield and the title.

Sergio Lobera-coached Mumbai City FC had achieved the rare feat in their memorable 2020-21 season.

But it was not a day for Mohun Bagan’s shrewd 66-year-old Spaniard tactician Antonio Lopez Habas who appeared in a record fourth ISL final.

Three weeks after the Islanders failed to defend the Shield going down to the same team 1-2 at the same venue, the Petr Kratky-coached side dished out a much-improved show right from the start.

They controlled the possession and initiated a flurry of attacks with Lallianzuala Chhangte in the thick of things, and also hit the post twice in the first half-an-hour’s play.

In the 30th minute, Chhangte whipped in a freekick from an angle as it sailed over a scrambling Vishal Kaith, only to hit the crossbar and bounce out.

A couple of minutes later, Chhangte outpaced Subhasish Bose, receiving a through ball.

Instead of shooting, he passed it back into the six-yard box, but there were no Mumbai men to tap the ball in.

Kaith and the Subhasish Bose-led defence stayed under pressure, dealing with Mumbai’s attacking threats.

Suddenly, Mohun Bagan lifted the atmosphere by storming into the lead.

Liston Colaco played a precise pass to Dimitri Petratos who unleashed a thunderous strike from 40 yards out as Lachenpa flapped it back into the six yard box in a sloppy goalkeeping effort.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man, Mohun Bagan’s chief marksman Jason Cummings sprang into action latching onto the loose ball and calmly chipped it over Phurba Lachenpa with his effortless left-footer.

But the lead did not last long as Mumbai equalised soon after the break.

A special mention should go to Spaniard Alberto Noguera for his pinpoint accuracy in delivering a sublime pass from the midfield straight into the box.

The Mohun Bagan defence was caught off guard by it as the Argentine forward seized the opportunity, effortlessly bypassing Manvir Singh without Anwar Ali to contend with. With a deft left-footed touch, Diaz calmly slotted the ball past Kaith, who stretched out his left leg in a desperate attempt to save, but to no avail.

Three years after he struck the winner in a close-door final at Margao, Bipin once again made the difference after he came on the field replacing Noguera in the 69th minute.

Chhangte dodged past Joni Kauko and took a weak shot, but Bipin’s second attempt deflected off Hector Yuste and into the net, securing the decisive goal.

Jakub capitalised on Bipin’s hold-up play, receiving the ball and calmly passing it to Vikram Pratap Singh, who then set up Bipin for a shot blocked by Anwar.

However, Jakub pounced on the rebound and fired it past the fallen defender to seal the issue.

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Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Live Streaming Indian Super League Final Live Telecast: Where To Watch ISL Final

admin — Sat, 04 May 2024 13:23:47 +0000

Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Live Streaming Indian Super League Final Live Telecast© ISL

Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Live Streaming ISL Final Live:Mohun Bagan Super Giants take on Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup final at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. With the ISL Shield and Durand Cup in the bag, MBSG eye a historic treble under Spanish head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. Earlier this season, the Mariners edged past the Islanders by 2-1 to dethrone Mumbai City FC and get crowned the ISL Champions. However, Mumbai will take confidence from their win over the same opposition during the 2020-21 season. Mumbai head coach Petr Kratky said he has certainly taken some learning from the ISL Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan.

When will the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match be played?

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match will be played on Saturday, May 4.

Where will the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match be played?

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

What time will the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match start?

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match will start at 7:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will telecast the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match?

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match will be telecasted on Sports 18.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match?

The Mohun Bagan vs Mumbai City Indian Super League Cup final match will be streamed live on Jio Cinema.

(All the details are as per the information provided by the broadcaster)

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City FC Highlights, ISL Final 2024: MCFC Win ISL Cup, Beat MBSG 3-1 In Final

admin — Sat, 04 May 2024 10:42:51 +0000

ISL 2024 MBSG vs MCFC Football Match Highlights© ISL

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City FC, ISL 2022-24 Final Highlights: Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 to bag the Indian Super League Cup at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. Mumbai City put on a superb attack in the first half to put MBSG completely under the pump. Surprisingly, they were Mohun Bagan Super Giant who broke the deadlock. Phurba made a mistake while making a save and Jason Cummings scored on the rebound to put MBSG 1-0 up in the game. At the start of the second half, Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the equaliser for Mumbai City FC before Bipin Singh put them 2-1 up. In the final minutes of the game, Jakub Vojtus scored to seal the victory for MCFC.

Here are the Highlights of Indian Super League 2023-24 final match between Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City:

May04202421:37 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Mumbai City have won ISL Cup!

Mumbai City FC have defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 in the final of Indian Super League 2023-24.

Final Score: MBSG 1-3 MCFC

May04202421:30 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Goal!!!

Mumbai City FC are closing in on a win here. Jakub has scored a goal and also seals the victory for Mumbai City here.

May04202421:26 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Less than 5 minutes on clock!

A total of 9 minutes of extra time was added and only five minutes of it is left for the game to end. Mumbai City FC are almost there. They just need to keep this 2-1 lead intact for some minutes more.

May04202421:14 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Bipin Singh scores!

Bipin Singh has put Mumbai City FC 2-1 up. He got the ball into the net in the second attempt and Mumbai City are right on top of this game. Chhangte ‘s shot was blocked first before Jakub received the ball and then passed it to Bipin, who changed the scoreline.

MBSG 1-2 MCFC

May04202421:06 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Another yellow

Jayesh Rane has done a tackle from behind on Kauko and referee seems to be unhappy with it. And he puts out a yellow card for the player.

MBSG 1-1 MCFC

May04202421:02 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Substitution!

Anirudh Thapa is going out, Sahal Abdul Samad comes in for him.

MBSG 1-1 MCFC

May04202420:59 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Yellow for Vikram

Vikram Partap Singh has been given a yellow card from the referee. He dived inside the box after failing to reach to the ball. He quickly apologised for it but referee was equally quick to take the card out of his pocket.

May04202420:53 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Chance wasted!

Rahul Bheke has made a huge miss. Chhangte did a fine job to pass the ball from the right flank to the centre. Bheke, who was standing near the goal post, was surrounded by a couple of Mohun Bagan Super Giant players and thus found it hard to hit the ball on the target.

MBSG 1-1 MCFC

May04202420:45 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: GOAL!!! Scores are level now

Jorge Pereyra Diaz scores! He has scored the equaliser for Mumbai City FC. Noguera’s pass found Diaz inside the box and the latter comfortably put the ball into the net. He and his teammates then ran for massive celebration.

MBSG 1-1 MCFC

May04202420:37 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: 2nd half starts!

The second half of play has kicked off at the Salt Lake Stadium. Mumbai City start with the attack through the right flank but that is negated well by Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

May04202420:29 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Half-time!

You got to feel for Mumbai City FC. They attacked continuously but still remained goalless, maybe the lack of execution. But to make matters worse, Phurba did one mistake and that cost MCFC really big. Cummings capitalized on the mistake to put Mohun Bagan Super Giant right on top despite being under the pump for maximum portion of the first half. Anyway, this is not the end and both teams have the second half as well.

MBSG 1-0 MCFC

May04202420:17 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: GOAL!!!

Mohun Bagan have broken the deadlock. Would you believe it? Jason Cummings has done the job for them. Petratos took a shot and that was saved from Phurba. Given the save was not clean, the ball deflected and gave Cummings a chance and the player comfortably put it into the post.

MBSG 1-0 MCFC

May04202420:14 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: That was too close for Mumbai City!

Mumbai City FC nearly went 1-0 up but the hit from Chhangte got deflected from the right post. Vikram passed the ball inside the box to Chhangte, but given the pass was a bit behind, Chhangte had to do a lot of work.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202420:08 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: 5th corner for MBFC

Tangri managed to stop Chhangte somehow on the right flank but he concedes a corner to Mumbai City FC in the process. That is the 5th corner for MBFC in the game. It goes wasted as Chhangte hits it well out of the box. Mohun Bagan take a sigh of relief.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202420:03 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Chance wasted!

Lallianzuala Chhangte got a superb pass on the right flank but nobody made it into the box by then. Chhangte played a cross but there was no one to receive it and the goldem opportunity went begging. The angle was too cross for Chhangte to try a direct shot into the post.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202420:00 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Not a good delivery

An appeal for handball from Mumbai City FC against Hector but referee turns it down. Replays reveal that it was really close.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202419:54 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Mumbai City on the attack

Rahul Bheke tried to take a shot from the right flank but that hits the Mohun Bagan Super Giant player and Mumbai City FC eventually lose the ball possession. MCFC are attacking but they need some better execution as their passes are not good. However, this attacking approach has definitely helped them out MBSG under pressure.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202419:49 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Off the target!

It was a corner kick for Mumbai City and Lallianzuala Chhangte took the shot. Mehtab Singh took a header on the ball but that went over the post on the right. Had it been on target, things would have been really interesting.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202419:45 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Chance missed

Anirudh Thapa had the ball there close to the right side of the box but he failed to capitalize on it. His pass was intecepted well by Mumbai City FC. Anwar Ali had earlier made the pass to provide the ball to Thapa.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202419:41 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: Poor pass

Mumbai City FC got the ball possession in the middle but a poor pass saw them losing the ball. Mumbai have managed to keep Mohun Bagan Super Giant under the pump so far with some good game at the centre of the field.

MBSG 0-0 MCFC

May04202419:34 (IST)

ISL Final LIVE: Match kicks off!

The final match of Indian Super League 2023-24 between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC has kicked off at Salt Lake Stadium.

May04202419:11 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: MBSG starting XI –

Vishal Kaith (GK), Anwar Ali, Anirudh Thapa, Kauko, Petratos, Manvir, Subhasish, Liston, Tangri, Hector, Cummings

May04202418:44 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: Recent results –

In the last three matches between the teams, Mohun Bagan Super Giant have won two while Mumbai City FC have won. The most recent game saw MBSG defeat MCFC by a 2-1 margin on April 15.

May04202417:44 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: What is MBFC’s strategy for the game?

Asked about this strategy, Habas said: “To finish it in 45 minutes.” “Obviously we don’t want to go to extra team. It’s hot out there so better to finish it in 90 minutes.” The 66-year-old, who has two ISL titles, one Winners Shield making him the most successful coach of the top-tier league, futher said he’s in the fag-end of his career.

May04202417:14 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: Here’s what Habas said –

“Statistics have no relevance. We have to continue playing well and complete the circle,” 66-year-old Spanish tactician Antonio Lopez Habas said in the pre-match media interaction. Three years back, Mohun Bagan had squandered a 1-0 lead to suffer a 1-2 defeat against the same team at the ISL final held in Margao, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But revenge is not on Habas’ minds. “I’m not about revenge; that’s stuff you see in movies or with the mafia. It’s just another game against tough opponents, and it’s going to be a great show for the ISL,” Habas said.

May04202416:42 (IST)

MBSG and MCFC LIVE: Mohun Bagan eye massive feat

As per noted football statistician Hari Prasad Chattopadhyay, the last time Mohun Bagan won three titles or more was more than 23 years back when they had won the erstwhile National Football League (NFL), Federation Cup, Calcutta Premier Division League, Sikkim Gold Cup and Bordoloi Trophy. The coach was India captain Sunil Chhetri’s father-in-law Subroto Bhattacharyya. Mumbai City FC have done it before in 2020-21 and the stage will be set for Mohun Bagan to follow suit.

May04202416:14 (IST)

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Mohun Bagan Super Giants Eye Historic Treble In ISL Summit Clash vs Mumbai City FC

admin — Fri, 03 May 2024 12:37:27 +0000

Mohun Bagan will look to cap off their fairytale season with a historic treble as they face Mumbai City FC in the ISL summit clash at Salt Lake Stadium, with 62,000 partisan fans expected to cheer their guts out and paint the stands in green and maroon, creating an electrifying atmosphere here on Saturday. The season began with the Mariners winning the Durand Cup for the first time after 23 years. Having slipped to fifth in the table at midway stage, Antonio Habas took over from Juan Ferrando and led them to their maiden League Winners Shield.

Two weeks after they defeated Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win their maiden Shield, the two teams will return to the same venue of Salt Lake Stadium with an aim to complete a rare double in the ISL and a hattrick of titles in one season.

As per noted football statistician Hari Prasad Chattopadhyay, the last time Mohun Bagan won three titles or more was more than 23 years back when they had won the erstwhile National Football League (NFL), Federation Cup, Calcutta Premier Division League, Sikkim Gold Cup and Bordoloi Trophy. The coach was India captain Sunil Chhetri’s father-in-law Subroto Bhattacharyya.

Mumbai City FC have done it before in 2020-21 and the stage will be set for Mohun Bagan to follow suit.

“Statistics have no relevance. We have to continue playing well and complete the circle,” the 66-year-old Spanish tactician said in the pre-match media interaction.

Three years back, Mohun Bagan had squandered a 1-0 lead to to suffer a 1-2 defeat against the same team at the ISL final held in Margao, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

But revenge is not on Habas’ minds.

“I’m not about revenge; that’s stuff you see in movies or with the mafia. It’s just another game against tough opponents, and it’s going to be a great show for the ISL,” Habas said.

The target however is to finish the game in “45 minutes”, said Habas making it clear that he will go allout in attack with Anirudh Thapa, Jason Cummings, Dimitri Petratos and Manvir Singh.

Asked about this strategy, he said: “To finish it in 45 minutes.” “Obviously we don’t want to go to extra team. It’s hot out there so better to finish it in 90 minutes.” The 66-year-old, who has two ISL titles one Winners Shield making him the most successful coach of the top-tier league, futher said he’s in the fag-end of his career.

“I’m in the final stage of my coaching career and it’s a proud moment for me.” Mohun Bagan’s attack will be boosted by a fit-again India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad who came off the bench to strike the winning goal against Odisha FC in the return leg ISL semi-final.

While Sahal will be fit, Armando Sadiku will miss the match.

Mumbai City on the other hand will bank of Vikram Pratap Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte, while their Dutch midfielder Yoell van Nieff will miss out because of suspension.

“For last four years, ISL battle is all about Mumbai and Mohun Bagan who are fighting for this Shield and Trophy. The recipe for our success has been to stay together and play together. When the season began, we were a group, now we have become a family and we have to play like one.” Mohun Bagan have frequently struggled to maintain their lead and have conceded goals due to defensive lapses, a vulnerability that Mumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky will surely be mindful of and seized the momentum.

“Players want to play in front of packed stadium, I think it will be an extra motivation to do well,” he said.

He further said losing the Shield was difficult. “We knew what was at stake, it’s always hard. We tried to regroup put ourselves together. A couple of training sessions the spirit was little down, but now we are good to continue.”

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AIFF Urges Indian Super League Clubs To Release Asian Games-bound Footballers

admin — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:30:07 +0000

The All India Football Federation has urged the 10 Indian Super League franchises to release players selected for the upcoming Asian Games, keeping the “national interest in mind”. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters have two each. Punjab FC, Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad have one each.

The Indian Super League start on on September 21, while the Asian Games begin a day after on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

“We very much understand that this Asian Games is outside the FIFA window, and you are not obliged to release the players,” AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran wrote in a letter to the 10 ISL clubs.

“But we all have the responsibility towards the country to make India proud… As Indians we are obliged to make sacrifices for the country and, in this process, you have to take a decision by releasing the players considering the National interest in mind.” Making a special exemption, the Sports Ministry allowed both the men’s and women’s teams participation in the Asian Games, marking their return at the continental showpiece after nine years.

“We are hopeful that you will release these players in time for the full strength of team to be in Asian Games and stand with the country during the Asian Games,” Prabhakaran stated.

“We sincerely hope that you will stand with the country and make available these players which would be hailed by all the citizens of India.

“Your decision will take our beautiful game to the next level. We look forward for your cooperation and support in taking Indian football forward and your one step to release the players to be part of Asian Games will once again demonstrate our collaboration in shaping the future of football in India,” he added.

The Indian men’s team, ranked 99 in the FIFA rankings, is the second-best ranked team in Group A behind hosts China (No. 80). Myanmar (160) and Bangladesh (189) are the other two teams.

A total of 23 teams have been divided into six groups — five with four each and one (group D) with three.

Top two teams of each group and four best third-placed teams across all groups will make the pre-quarterfinals.

The Igor Stimac-coached side will begin its campaign against hosts China on September 19, followed by the matches against Bangladesh (September 21) and Myanmar (September 24).

The Indian men’s football team had won gold medals at the New Delhi 1951 and Jakarta 1962 Asian Games, while clinching a bronze at Bangkok 1970.

The 2023 Hangzhou Games will be the 16th Asian Games appearance for the Indian men’s team.

Indian Squad Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru), Gurmeet Singh (Hyderabad), Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem (FC Goa).

Defenders: Anwar Ali, Ashish Rai (Mohun Bagan), Sandesh Jhingan (FC Goa), Narender Gahlot (Odisha FC), Lalchungnunga (East Bengal), Akash Mishra (Mumbai City), Roshan Singh (Bengaluru FC).

Midfielders: Rahul KP, Jeakson Singh (both Kerala Blasters), Suresh Singh Wangjam (Bengaluru), Apuia Ralte (Mumbai City), Amarjit Singh Kiyam (Punjab), Naorem Mahesh Singh (East Bengal).

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu, Siva Sakthi Narayanan (all Bengaluru), Rahim Ali (Chennaiyin), Aniket Jadhav (Odisha), Vikram Partap Singh (Mumbai).

Head Coach: Igor Stimac.

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Durand Cup: Clinical Mohun Bagan Beat Mumbai City FC 3-1 To Enter Semi-finals

admin — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:20:19 +0000

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant came up with a fine performance to outplay Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the fourth quarterfinal of the Durand Cup on Sunday. For Mohun Bagan, the goal-scorers were Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh and Anwar Ali, whereas Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the consolation goal for Mumbai. The former will be up against FC Goa in the semifinals here on Thursday. Mumbai City head coach Des Buckingham named a strong XI, with Diaz, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte leading the attack, while Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra and Yoell Van Nieff were in the defence.

As for Mohun Bagan, they started with Hector Yuste, Ali and Subhasish Bose in the defence, while Ashique Kuruniyan and Manvir were the wing-backs. Armando Sadiku and Cummings led the forward line-up.

The midfield of both groups was packed with high quality, as Greg Stewart, Alberto Noguera and Apuia started for Mumbai, while Mohun Bagan brought in Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad and Hugo Boumous.

The quality in the midfield allowed both teams to cancel out each other’s moves initially, making it difficult to create space through the middle.

Ashique Kuruniyan created some space, but his pass to Cummings saw Lachenpa bringing the latter down, resulting in a penalty, which was swiftly converted by Cummings, as MBSG led in the ninth minute.

However, Mumbai soon took control of the game, giving their opponents some defensive trouble. In the 28th, Jorge Pereyra Diaz equalised for the Islanders, as Greg Stewart and Alberto Noguera combined well and the latter’s cross was deflected by Kaith, falling onto the Argentine’s path, who redirected the ball in with his chest.

Regardless, MCFC could not keep the deadlock intact for long enough, as Hugo Boumous’s looping cross was dazzlingly headed into the net by Manvir in the 30th minute.

As the Mariners led at half time, Vikram Partap Singh was introduced by Buckingham to bolster MCFC’s attack.

While Mumbai were now going all out with their attack, Mohun Bagan were taking most of the chances, as Anwar Ali doubled the lead in the 63rd minute. Ashique Kuruniyan displayed his skills to rush past Apuia and Bipin Singh, putting in a dangerous ball for Ali, who headed the ball into the corner of the goal by jumping high in the air.

The Islanders looked bereft of ideas, as the Mariners defended well, neutralising the former’s chances.

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