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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.
FILE PHOTO: Anwar Ali scores a goal from a header against Machhindra FC in the AFC preliminary round game on August 16, 2023, at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata. (Photo credit: Mohun Bagan)
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 1:54 PM GMT
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 Aug 2023 1:49 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:48 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:44 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:42 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:37 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:36 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:33 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:29 PM GMT
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.
- 16 Aug 2023 1:20 PM GMT
TEAM NEWS
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
