Mohun Bagan advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 Durand Cup
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Calcutta Giants, Mohun Bagan Supergiant defeated Punjab Football in it Durand Cup 2024 The team cruised into the quarter-finals with a 6-5 win in a penalty shoot-out at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Friday, after trailing 3-3 in regular time. The result comes two days after arch-rivals East Bengal were knocked out of the same stage following a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Shillong Lajong.
Punjab took the lead initially through a penalty converted by Luka Majcen in the first half, but MBSG responded with goals from Suhail Bhat and Manvir Singh either side of the break to take the lead. Croatian midfielder Filip Mrzljak and Argentine striker Norberto Vidal then scored back-to-back goals, putting Punjab back in front. However, Australian Jason Cummings equalised in the 79th minute, sending the match to penalties as there was no extra time.
Jason Cummings initially missed his spot-kick but Vishal Kaith made two valuable saves for the Mariners before Tom Alread converted the winning penalty to send the defending champions into the semi-finals.
On the other hand, NorthEast United defeated Indian Army football team in the quarter-finals and will face Shillong Lajong in a North East-Indian tie in the semi-finals.
Mohun Bagan On the other hand, they will be waiting for their opponents in the last 4. Kerala Blasters are currently playing against Bengaluru FC and the winner will travel to Kolkata on August 27 to fight for a place in the final.
The Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC, which was to be held at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday as part of the Durand Cupwas cancelled due to ongoing protests in the city. Australian Trust Fund President Kalyan Chaubey He revealed that Lucknow will get its first chance to experience live football when Mohun Bagan and East Bengal compete in an exhibition match on September 2.
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