Mohun Bagan Super Giant Defeats Mumbai City FC 3-1 to Advance to Durand Cup Semifinals
Mohun Bagan Super Giant Defeats Mumbai City FC 3-1 to Advance to Durand Cup Semifinals
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup on Sunday to advance to the semifinals. The match was played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant dominated from the start.
Jason Cummings opened the scoring for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 15th minute, and Manvir Singh doubled the lead in the 35th minute. Anwar Ali scored the third goal for Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 55th minute, before Jorge Pereyra Diaz pulled one back for Mumbai City FC in the 75th minute.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant held on to the lead for the rest of the match to secure a 3-1 victory. The win means that Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face FC Goa in the semifinals of the Durand Cup.
The match was a closely contested affair, but Mohun Bagan Super Giant were the better team on the day. They were more clinical in front of goal, and they also defended well. Mumbai City FC had their chances, but they were unable to take them.
The win is a major boost for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who are now one step closer to winning the Durand Cup. They will be hoping to continue their good form in the semifinals and reach the final.
The match was also a good opportunity for the two teams to test their strength ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season. Mohun Bagan Super Giant are the defending champions of the ISL, while Mumbai City FC are the runners-up. Both teams will be looking to win the Durand Cup to boost their confidence ahead of the ISL season.
The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in India, and it is one of the most prestigious. The tournament is currently being held in Kolkata, and it is expected to be a closely contested affair. Mohun Bagan Super Giant and FC Goa are two of the favorites to win the tournament, and they will be hoping to book their place in the final on Thursday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s dominance:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant were in control of the match from the start. They created several chances in the first half, and they were rewarded for their pressure when Jason Cummings scored in the 15th minute. Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued to dominate in the second half, and they added two more goals through Manvir Singh and Anwar Ali.
Mumbai City FC’s chances:
Mumbai City FC had their chances in the match, but they were unable to take them. Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored a consolation goal in the 75th minute, but it was too little too late. Mumbai City FC will be disappointed with their performance, but they will be hoping to bounce back in the semifinals.
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The impact of the new signings:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant made several new signings in the offseason, and they made a big impact in the match against Mumbai City FC. Jason Cummings and Manvir Singh both scored goals, and they showed that they can be a force in the Durand Cup.
The significance of the win:
The win is a major boost for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. They are now one step closer to winning the Durand Cup, which would be their first title since 2019. The win will also boost their confidence ahead of the upcoming ISL season.
The upcoming semifinals:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face FC Goa in the semifinals of the Durand Cup. The match is scheduled to be played on Thursday at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Both teams are evenly matched, and it is expected to be a closely contested affair.
