AFC Cup 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTS: Mohun Bagan hammers Machhindra FC 3-1 - Score, Updates, Blog

51' Mohun Bagan on attack

Sahal and Ashique build up an attack from the left to the right wing. But no result as Tshiring intercepts the ball from Anirudh Thapa.

50'

A poor pass from Anirudh Thapa who chips the ball casually which Machhindra taps in and sends a long ball which goes wide. 

Second half resumes

Sahal Abdul Samad with the free-kick from just outside the box on his left. But his shot just goes wide. But Samad makes amend with a mighty attack which Bishal blocks. Cummins come up with the next which Bishal saves again. 

It is now Mohun Bagan versus Bishal Shreshta.

Half time! Mohun Bagan 1-0 Machhindra FC

Mohun Bagan takes a 1-0 lead in the match. Machhindra FC goalkeeper and captain Bishal deserve to be praised for deflating so many Mohun Bagan attacks. It is Anwar Ali's header that separates the two sides at the end of the first half.

41’ Ashique misses target

Jason Cummins, for the first time in the match, charges into the Machhindra box and passes the ball to Ashique on his left. But Ashique's shot misses the target.

38' Goal, Anwar Ali puts Mohun Bagan 1-0 up in the game

It is Hugo Boumous with the corner kick. Bagan does not waste the set piece chance this time. Defender Anwar Ali's header beats Bishal Shrestha. Mohun Bagan takes 1-0 lead in the AFC Cup preliminary round two game.

35' Machhindra foils Bagan's attack

Asish launches an attack through the right flank; he tries to overlap with Boumous. But as it is seen Bagan's effort gets blocked at the final third. Machhindra defence is having a tough day at the office. 

31' Missed chance for Mohun Bagan

Boumous sends the ball up in the air from the right corner, but Mohun Bagan fails to convert the set piece. Bishal remains the difference between both sides.

26' Bishal makes a save

It looks like it is only a matter of time before Mohun Bagan breaches the Machhindra defence. Back-to-back attacks from Mohun Bagan. This time, Sahal Abdul Samad comes up with the attack. He is on target, but Bishal blocks it. The scoreline remains 0-0. 

No respite for Machhindra. Boumous and Jason Cummins pair up to launch an attack from the midfield. But Machhindra's defence foils Bagan's effort by clearing the ball. Cummings fails to reach on time. Machhindra FC's defence is getting tested time and again. 

24' Boumous with the attack

Hugo Boumous sends a through pass into Machhindra box, but goalkeeper Bishal jumps in the air to avert danger.