AFC Cup 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTS: Mohun Bagan hands Abahani Dhaka 3-1 defeat in playoff- Scores, Updates, Blog
Catch the highlights of the Mohun Bagan vs Abahani Dhaka AFC Cup 2023-24 playoff clash from Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.
Jason Cummings scores from a penalty to level the game 1-1 for Mohun Bagan in the AFC Cup playoff game against Abahani Dhaka at Salt Lake Stadium on August 22, 2023.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from a goal down to beat Abahani Dhaka 3-1 in a do-or-die AFC Cup 2023-2024 playoff at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday in Kolkata. With this win, Mohun Bagan advanced to the group stage draw of the AFC Cup, the second tier of Asia's club football league.
The draw for the AFC Cup will take place on August 24.
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Mohun Bagan beats Abahani Dhaka 3-1 and advances to the AFC Cup group stage, the draw for which will be held on August 24.
Goal scorers:
Cornelius 17th minute (Abahani)
Cummings 37th minute (penalty for Mohun Bagan)
Jason Cummings 58th minute (Mohun Bagan)
Armando Sadiko 60th minute (Mohun Bagan)
Mohun Bagan makes a quick run into the Abahani Dhaka box, but the scoreline remains 3-1 in the Kolkata side's favour.
Four minutes have been added to the regulation time. Mohun Bagan 3-1 Abahani Dhaka.
Ashique Kuruniyan gets the ball just outside the box on the left flank. He attempts a long ranger, but it goes wide.
Kiyan Nassiri comes in place of Jason Cummings. Asish Rai is replaced by Hnamte.
Vishal Kaith makes another mistake. He comes out of the line and is nowhere near the ball. The Abahani Dhaka player gets his head under the ball. But the ball goes wide. Mohun Bagan 3-1 Abahani Dhaka.
Mohun Bagan makes a couple of changes
Liston out, Ashique Kuruniyan in
Sahal out, Glan Martins in
10,652 is the official attendance for Mohun Bagan vs Abahani Dhaka game.
Manvir creates a chance just a couple of minutes after replacing Sadiku. He follows a freekick and puts his head under the ball, but his effort misses the far post.
Abahani Dhaka brings in Sohel Rana in place of Sushanto. Sohel Rana replaces Muzaffarov.
Mohun Bagan coach Ferrando brings in Manvir Singh in place of Sadiku.
Abahani Dhaka tries to create a chance on the counterattack from the left wing, but Mohun Bagan's defence give the Bangladesh club no chance to proceed further.
Armando Sadiko scores the goal following a corner kick by Liston. Boumous was there to follow the ball, but Sadiko found himself in a better position. Mohun Bagan presses high from all corners. Abahani Dhaka is rattled. Mohun Bagan 3-1 Abahani Dhaka.