Match Report: Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC, Durand Cup 2024 – Semifinal

Mohun Bagan SG (MBSG) 1-1 Bengaluru FC (BFC) (Mohun Bagan win 4-3 on penalties)
Date: August 27, 2024
Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata

Mohun Bagan SG triumphed over Bengaluru FC in a thrilling Durand Cup semifinal that was decided by a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The Mariners, led by the heroics of Vishal Kaith in goal, secured their place in the final where they will face NorthEast United FC on August 31.

Match Summary:

The game was intense right from the start, with Bengaluru FC taking an early lead in the 42nd minute after a penalty was awarded when Vinith was brought down inside the box by Colaco. Sunil Chhetri stepped up and calmly converted from the spot to give BFC a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

Mohun Bagan fought back with resilience in the second half. In the 68th minute, a penalty was awarded to the Mariners after Bheke pulled Manvir’s shirt inside the box. Dimitri Petratos confidently slotted the ball home to level the score at 1-1. The game continued to be a closely contested affair, with Anirudh Thapa scoring a stunning long-range goal in the 87th minute, but it was ruled offside, leaving the score unchanged.

Key Moments:

• 42′ Goal: Sunil Chhetri scores from the penalty spot for Bengaluru FC.
• 68′ Goal: Dimitri Petratos converts a penalty for Mohun Bagan SG.
• Penalty Shootout: Mohun Bagan wins 4-3 with key saves from Vishal Kaith.

Penalty Shootout Timeline:

• 1st Penalty:
  • MBSG: Cummings scores (1-0)
  • BFC: Mendez scores (1-1)
• 2nd Penalty:
  • MBSG: Manvir scores (2-1)
  • BFC: Bheke scores (2-2)
• 3rd Penalty:
  • MBSG: Colaco scores (3-2)
  • BFC: Capo scores (3-3)
• 4th Penalty:
  • MBSG: Petratos scores (4-3)
  • BFC: Holicharan’s shot is saved
• 5th Penalty:
  • MBSG: Stewart’s shot is saved
  • BFC: Jovanovic’s shot is saved

Mohun Bagan won the shootout 4-3, with Vishal Kaith’s crucial saves making the difference.

Conclusion:

Mohun Bagan’s dramatic comeback and outstanding goalkeeping saw them edge past Bengaluru FC in a nail-biting encounter. With this victory, the Mariners continue their quest for the Durand Cup title, setting up a thrilling final against NorthEast United FC.

Durand Cup Mohun Bagan vs Bengaluru FC Highlights