Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan beats FC Goa to set up Kolkata Derby in final - Highlights

Second Half!

The Guars are attacking from left to right.

Half Time!

As the halftime whistle blows, the scoreboard reads an even tally. The half filled with drama and talking points. Controversies abound, with FC Goa left aggrieved by a denied penalty and Mohun Bagan benefitting from a potentially debatable call.

Yuste and McHugh engaged in heated exchanges, adding an extra layer of intensity to the proceedings.

MB SG 1 - 1 FC Goa

42' GOOAALLLL!!!

Jason Cummings maintains his composure and converts from the spot! The net ripples as the ball finds its way past the goalkeeper, leveling the score for Mohun Bagan.

The contentious penalty call will surely fuel debates, but in the heat of the moment, Cummings' precise finish reignites the intensity of the match. 

MB SG 1 - 1 FC Goa

38' Penalty for Mohun Bagan?

A dramatic turn of events as the referee's decision takes center stage. What initially seemed like a free kick takes a surprising twist, leading to a penalty being awarded to Mohun Bagan.

Doubts are there about the validity of the foul's location, suggesting it might have occurred just outside the penalty area. Jason Cummings steps up to take the crucial penalty – a moment that could potentially alter the course of the game

29' FC Goa defending calmly!

Manolo Marquez, is the master of the art of a compact defense and it shines as a hallmark of FC Goa's strategy. Odei and Seriton have seamlessly stitched together a defensive wall at the back, preserving their hard-fought lead. Despite the relentless attacks from Hugo, Jason Cummings, and Petratos, FC Goa's defensive structure remains calm.

22' GOOOAAALLL!!!

A rare lapse from Hugo Boumous, a misplaced pass finds its way to Noah Sadaoui. seizing the opportunity, Noah takes the chance with calm, sending the ball into the bottom left corner of the net.

The crowd erupts as FC Goa takes the lead, capitalizing on the mistake. Football, as we know it, is full of surprises!

MB SG 0 - 1 FCG

16' Cummings on the run!

The tides are turning for Mohun Bagan, as they gradually shift gears and venture into more assertive attacks. A well-placed ball from the far right seeks out Jason Cummings lurking in the box, but Odei dashes in to thwart the danger with a crucial clearance.

Mere moments later, the green and maroon engine revs up again, this time with Hugo Boumous, orchestrating an attack that finds Petratos stationed on the far left. Petratos takes a shot, but Dheeraj pulls off a diving save.

10' FC Goa piling up pressure!

It's a strategic standoff in the opening 10 minutes, as Mohun Bagan opts for a defensive stance, absorbing the relentless series of FC Goa's attacks. The green and maroon brigade seems content to stand through the storm and capitalize on the counterattacks.

FC Goa, on the other hand, is leaving no stone unturned, launching attack after attack in search of a breakthrough. 

5' Freekick followed by corner for FC Goa!

Early fireworks on display as FC Goa launches onslaught, piling on the pressure against Mohun Bagan in the opening minutes.

Victor Rodriguez steps up with a precision free kick, sending a pinpoint delivery into the box. The ball is cleared away, conceding a corner to FC Goa. Despite the excitement, Mohun Bagan's defense stands strong, and the threat is ultimately snuffed out. 

Kick Off!

The VYBK Stadium, Kolkata, comes alive as the ball starts rolling. Dressed in their crisp white kits, FC Goa is set to charge from right to left.

The air is charged with excitement, and as the potential Kolkata Derby looms ever closer, the atmosphere is simply electric.