Third day of the pre-season camp in Silguri witnessed some exciting moments. Started of with a practice match between the MohunBagan players, newcomer striker Jacken Sebastian scored, and above all PAO on trial, Okwy Diamondstar scored from a spectacular header.

The last moment definitely made Coach Stanley happy. Diamondstar has impressed one and all with his with his height and the way he uses that as his advantage.

It seemed like a happy atmosphere prevailing in the camp, yet the players looked serious. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Former TFA graduate Karan Atwal and striker Asim Biswas, making a stern comeback scored the other goals.

Barreto and Muritala too had a field day. Other foreigner, Nigerian Chidi kept himself busy in Gym and warming up exercises. Coach reckoned to give Chidi some more fitness time before he actually gets to the game.

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Mohun Bagan coach Stanley Rozario stands for four foreign players to play together in the first-XI. He feels annoyed by the decision of AIFF, as there are four foreigners already in his team including a player of Asian quota. Though Okwy Diamondstar is now under trial, still his performance in the first couple of days practice bring some relief for Rozario. But the sudden decision of All India Football Federation made a mess of his plans. Therefore, he requested to club officials to take initiative regarding this matter and MB officials send a letter to AIFF to resolve the issue.

Meanwhile, there was practice for single session on Wednesday at Siliguri for Mariners. It was a rainy day and at after-noon session team came to practice and played a practice match after some physical conditioning. The practice match was tied 2-2. Okwy Diamondstar scored a goal from corner by a header.

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Nigeria born Okwy Diamondstar, the new comer PAO for Mariners from Australia got pass mark in the first day’s practice. Although Stanley Rozario doesn’t want to make any comment on him because this is the first day for the player in the practice. He wants to see him two or more days and then he will come to the decision.

After the day’s practice Okwy told that difference of  climate between Australia and India is the first thing to adjust  and he added that he liked Siliguri’s weather. In the practice he played well and draw attention of officials and team management. He did a perfect tackle to Barreto and covered him well in the box, even though Souvick scored a good goal by header.

Harpreet Singh from Punjab will be recruited by Mohun Bagan this year. He is a player of Central Defence.

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