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AFC Cup 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTS: Mohun Bagan hammers Machhindra FC 3-1 - Score, Updates, Blog
Catch the highlights of Mohun Bagan's 3-1 win in the 2023-24 AFC Cup preliminary round two game against Machhindra FC.
Clinical Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Nepal's Machhindra FC 3-1 in the 2023-24 AFC Cup preliminary round two game at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on Wednesday.
Starting the match in an aggressive style, Mohun Bagan rattled Machhindra FC's defence with waves of attacks. But Bishal Shrestha, the goalkeeper, stood tall between the Mariners' relentless attacks and the goal.
Mohun Bagan would eventually break the deadlock in the 38th minute when Anwar Ali's header from a free-kick beat Bishal. Bagan would make it 2-0 in the second half when Jason Cummings made a sublime finish with an inside step, following an Anirudh Thapa pass, in the 59th minute.
Even though Mohun Bagan defence was rarely tested, Machhindra FC reduced the margin in the 78th minute when Olawale's free-kick flew over Bagan's defence and beat goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.
With Mohun Bagan having a slender lead, Anwar struck again in the 85th minute to seal the contest 3-1.
Mohun Bagan will face off against Abahani Dhaka on August 22 in the AFC Cup south zone playoff.
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- 16 Aug 2023 2:44 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:43 PM GMT
50'
A poor pass from Anirudh Thapa who chips the ball casually which Machhindra taps in and sends a long ball which goes wide.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:40 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:20 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:16 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:12 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:11 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:08 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 2:01 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:59 PM GMT
24' Boumous with the attack
Hugo Boumous sends a through pass into Machhindra box, but goalkeeper Bishal jumps in the air to avert danger.