Mohun Bagan Super Giant begin the 135th Durand Cup season with a 1-0 win over city rivals East Bengal in the tournament opener on Saturday. The match’s only goal comes from Sahal Abdul Samad, who scores in the second half, with one report placing the strike in the 52nd minute. Mohun Bagan’s advantage holds until the final whistle, helped by defensive work and goalkeeping. Times of India reports that goalkeeper Vishal Kaith makes several key saves to preserve the clean sheet after East Bengal challenge them for an equaliser. Both sides contest the Kolkata derby as the tournament starts, with Mohun Bagan securing the early points through Sahal’s finish. The result gives Mohun Bagan a winning start in the Durand Cup while East Bengal are held without a goal in their first match of the competition.
Sahal Abdul Samad scores as Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in Durand Cup opener
Mohun Bagan Super Giant begin the 135th Durand Cup season with a 1-0 win over city rivals East Bengal in the tournament opener on Saturday. The match’s only goal comes from Sahal Abdul Samad, who scor...
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeat East Bengal 1-0 in the Durand Cup opener.
- Sahal Abdul Samad scores the match’s only goal in the second half.
- One report places the goal in the 52nd minute.
- Vishal Kaith makes important saves to keep a clean sheet.
- The match takes place on Saturday in the 135th Durand Cup.
Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made a series of important saves to help Mohun Bagan keep a clean sheet.
1 hour agoSahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike proved the difference as Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated East Bengal 1-0 in the opening match of the 135th Durand Cup on Saturday.
4 hours agoSahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike proved the difference as Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated East Bengal 1-0 in the opening match of the 135th Durand Cup on Saturday.
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