Durand Cup 2023 Final: East Bengal 0-1 Mohun Bagan at Full Time - Highlights
53' Sadiku misses, again!
Borja with a powerful shot, but the Mohun Bagan defense comes to the rescue with a timely block! Anwar Ali keeps the ball in play and initiates a counter-attack. However, Armando Sadiku's effort at the end of the move goes wide.
45' The game resumes!
And we're back for the second half! The stage is set for another thrilling 45 minutes in this historic Durand Cup Final between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.
Half-Time Update!
It's been an intense first half with both teams showcasing their attacking strength. Sahal's missed opportunity for Mohun Bagan and Nandha Kumar's and Siverio's near-misses for East Bengal kept us on the edge of our seats.
The midfield battle remains fierce, and both sides are hungry for that crucial breakthrough.
East Bengal 0 - 0 Mohun Bagan
46' The game is heating up!
Saul Crespo pulls down Armando Sadiku by his shorts and refuses to let go. The referee takes immediate action, booking Saul Crespo for his actions, followed by a yellow card for Hugo Boumous, who got involved in the ensuing argument. Tempers flaring in this high-stakes match!
41' Nandha skies a good chance!
Another missed opportunity, and it should have been a goal! Nandha Kumar delivers a tempting cross into the box for Siverio, but the ball bounces out of Siverio's boots at the crucial moment.
Nandha, alert for the rebound, is in the right place, but he sends it soaring over the crossbar. A golden chance wasted for East Bengal.
37' What a huge miss!
What a chance for Mohun Bagan, and it's a massive miss from Sahal! Thapa delivers a precise through ball from the right-wing to Ashish Rai. Ashish does well to keep the ball in play and sends in a cross to Sahal, who finds himself unmarked inside the box.
However the attempt for a first-time volley, Sahal narrowly misses the target. A golden opportunity goes begging for the Mariners!
30' Good save from Vishal!
Vishal Kaith with a massive save! Nandha Kumar orchestrates a brilliant one-two with Javier Siverio, breaking into the outside of the box during a counter-attack.
Nandha delivers a pinpoint pass to Siverio as he advances into the box. However, Siverio's pass is just a tad too quick, but Vishal Kaith stretches out and makes a crucial grab, denying Nandha Kumar a golden opportunity.
24' Crucial clearance!
Anwar Ali with a crucial interception! Nandha Kumar, operating from the right, delivers a precision cross into the box. Siverio keeps the ball in play, and it falls to Mahesh Naorem lurking inside the box.
Just when it seemed like East Bengal might have a golden opportunity, Anwar Ali steps up with a vital clearance to snuff out the danger. Excellent defensive work by Mohun Bagan!
20' Mohun Bagan trying to regain control!
Mohun Bagan adopting a patient approach by passing around in the back to slow down the tempo and regain control. A strategic move to bring down the momentum and reorganize their play.
Smart play by the Mariners as they look to dictate the flow of thematch.
15' East Bengal midfield struggling!
The midfield battle is heating up! East Bengal finds it challenging to establish control in the middle of the park.
Mohun Bagan seizes these opportunities in the middle to disrupt East Bengal's rhythm and swiftly transitions into their own attacks. The tussle for midfield supremacy remains intense, with both teams vying for that crucial edge in the center of the pitch.
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