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

20’ Machhindra pressed by Bagan

Mohun Bagan is trying to rattle the Machhindra defence with waves of attacks from both flanks. But it is yet to breach Kishore Kumar coached Machhindra's resolute defence.

16' Free kick for Machhindra

Devendra attempts a free kick, and MB goalkeeper Vishal Kaith jumps in the air to collect the ball. 

Asish storms around the right flank. He beats two Machhindra players and earns a throw-in for Mohun Bagan, who remains the most dominant side, creating chances in search of the first goal. 

11' Mohun Bagan forces save

Mohun Bagan builds up a brilliant attack. Anirudh Thapa comes up with a magnificent pass. Sahal Abdul Samad attempts a blistering shot. But no danger for Machhindra as Bishal attempts a fine save.

Attack from Machhindra

Macchhindra's first attack in the game. A few passes down the midfield, with Tshirin Gurung and Devendra charging into the attacking third. But the final cross finds no receiver. Mohun Bagan tries to build a counter-attack.

6' Mohun Bagan in control

Anwar Ali dispatches a through ball from the Bagan box. Machhindra clears the danger. But Bagan takes control of the possession, with Asish charging forward. But it does not yield any result as Ahsique ends up giving away a free kick.

4' Interception!

Messouke of Machhindra tries to build an attack but Bagan defender Brendan Hamill comes up with a timely interception, taking the ball away.

1' Chance for Mohun Bagan

Machhindra FC players are yet to settle down. Mohun Bagan gets a chance as Ashique gets the ball inside the Machhinda box. He sends it wide.

A minute of silence!

Both teams observe a minute of silence as a mark of respect to former footballer Mohammed Habib, who died on August 15, Tuesday. 

Set for kick-off!

Mohun Bagan and Machhindra FC players are taking the field. Mohun Bagan is playing this match on the backdrop of a 0-1 loss to archrival East Bengal in the Durand Cup.

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Machhindra FC Starting Line-up

Bishal Shrestha (GK) (C), Sanish, Omolaja, Devendra, Tshiring Gurung, Andreas Nia, Arik Bista, Bimal Magar, Aayush Ghalan, Afeez, Messouke Oloumou