Match Report: Mohun Bagan SG vs Downtown Heroes FC – Durand Cup 2024 – Group A – Match 1
Date: July 27, 2024
Kick-off Time: 6:00 PM IST
Venue: VYBK Stadium Kolkata
First Half:
The match began with both teams eager to establish dominance. Mohun Bagan had the majority of ball possession initially, trying to penetrate through both flanks. Downtown Heroes also had their moments, making sneaky runs and pressing high.
By halftime, the score remained 0-0. Both teams had nearly equal ball possession, with Downtown Heroes slightly edging Mohun Bagan in shots on goal.
Second Half:
The second half saw an increased intensity from both sides as they sought to break the deadlock.
72′: Goal – Suhail Bhatt scored for Mohun Bagan, finally breaking the deadlock.
Despite Downtown Heroes’ relentless attempts to equalize, including multiple corners and a close long shot by Rana in the dying moments, they couldn’t find the back of the net.
Full Time: Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 Downtown Heroes FC
Key Moments:
Yellow Cards: Three yellow cards were issued during the match, with two to Downtown Heroes’ players Calvin and Basit Bhat, and one to Mariners’ Tom Aldred.
Injuries: Mariners’ Zahid and Sumit Rathi were both taken off due to injuries.
Mohun Bagan secured their victory with Suhail Bhatt’s solitary goal, earning three points in their opening match of the Durand Cup 2024. Downtown Heroes FC, despite their spirited performance, left the field empty-handed.
