Football
Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan SG beats Punjab FC- Highlights
Melroy Assisi scored an unfortunate own goal and Hugo Boumous scored the second to seal the win for Mohun Bagan SG.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant faced off against Punjab FC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
Punjab FC, the trailblazers who secured promotion to the Hero ISL based on their merit, commenced their Durand Cup journey with this clash.
The first half witnessed Punjab FC showcasing resilient defending, holding their own against Mohun Bagan's attacks.
However, the match's opening goal took an unfortunate turn for Punjab FC, as Melroy Assisi inadvertently found the back of his own net.
Punjab FC emerged from halftime with renewed determination. Their efforts, though, were short-lived, as Hugo Boumous of Mohun Bagan quickly extended the lead with a goal early in the second half.
Despite creating promising opportunities, Punjab FC faltered in their finishing, ultimately resulting in a 2-0 defeat.
The shers displayed tenacity and ambition, but their inability to convert chances into goals proved to be their undoing.
The match showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Mohun Bagan's clinical finishing securing them a well-deserved victory and maintaining their strong position in Group A.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 7 Aug 2023 1:19 PM GMT
End of first half!
Mohun Bagan SG goes into the half time break with a one-goal lead.
MBSG 1 - 0 Punjab FC
Melroy Assisi (OG)
- 7 Aug 2023 1:16 PM GMT
Two minutes added!
Two minutes are added at the end of regular time of first half.
- 7 Aug 2023 1:14 PM GMT
42' Long range effort from Glan Martin's!
Mohun Bagan are awarded a corner kick, Hugo Boumous takes it. The ball is cleared from the box first time but falls to Glan Martins who's present outside the box. He controls the ball and takes a powerful shot, just goes over the bar.
- 7 Aug 2023 1:07 PM GMT
35' Punjab trying to keep the possession!
Punjab trying to keep the possession of the ball and cut inside the box. Lhungdim is quick on the counter, he attempts to cross the ball into the box but there isn't many orange shirts inside the box to pick it up, Glan Martins clears it away.
- 7 Aug 2023 1:01 PM GMT
27' Free kick for Mohun Bagan SG!
A foul from Lhungdim gets a free kick for the Mariners. Liston takes it, good execution. The ball falls to Manvir who's in the box but he slips. Melroy Assisi to the rescue.
Update: The first goal is counted as an own goal from Melroy Assisi.
- 7 Aug 2023 12:55 PM GMT
22' GOALLLLLL!!!!
Mohun Bagan takes the lead. A long ball from the right, Manvir makes a parallel run and picks it up. He beat the defenders, sends the keeper the wrong way and buries the ball into the bottom left corner.
MBSG 1 - 0 PFC
- 7 Aug 2023 12:46 PM GMT
14' Liston makes it tough for the defenders!
Liston Colaco is a burst of speed and he's making it hard for the defenders. Lhungdim tries to block him and ends up fouling him.
- 7 Aug 2023 12:40 PM GMT
7' Punjab keeping it tight!
Hugo Boumous, Liston Colaco are attacking through the left flank. Slow build ups but the defence of Punjab is very well organized. Nikhil Prabhu has marked Liston Colaco very well.
- 7 Aug 2023 12:32 PM GMT
Kick Off!
And the ball is rolling at the Kishor Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata as Mohun Bagan Super Giant are up against Punjab FC. Mohun Bagan SG in white and will play from right to left.
