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Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan beats FC Goa to set up Kolkata Derby in final - Highlights
Noah Sadaoui and Jason Cummings scored a goal each in the first half. Armando Sadiku scored the winner for Mohun Bagan.
Mohun Bagan SG defeated FC Goa in the second semi-finals of the 132nd Durand Cup at the VYBK stadium, Kolkata on Thursday.
The first half lived up to promise. FC Goa initially piled up pressure, yet Mohun Bagan's defense held firm, setting the stage for a tactical duel. A rare error from Hugo Boumous handed FC Goa a chance, as Noah Sadaoui capitalized on the opportunity to break the deadlock.
The drama was far from over, as a controversial penalty call stirred the waters and Jason Cummings converted from the spot to level the score. Armando Sadiku scored the winner for Mohun Bagan in the second half.
As it happened:
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- 31 Aug 2023 11:42 AM GMT
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