Mohun Bagan’s humiliation at Balewadi cannot be excused as a bad performance. It cannot be explained by the brilliance of Wahingdoh. It was a culmination of the last 5 yers of Hemanta Dora’s reign as goalkeeping coach of Bagan. It was testament to his total failure to address his side’s glaring flaws. End result – Shilton , Sangram continue to make mistakes for years. It was total and utter mayhem.

Bagan was a favourite in the tournament. After the first match it is doubtful whether the team will qualify for semifinal. Reason ? Poor goalkeeping by Shilton – a disease that cost Bagan at least 10 trophies in last 5 years. Bagan is in final – but concede goals for poor goalkeeping. And the only coaching staff untouched – is Dora.   Don’t worry – another such defeat – Darby will be out and Dora will continue to reign.

Mohun Bagan team for Federation Cup is as follows –
Goal : Sangram Mukherjee, Shilton Paul
Defense : Rakesh Masih, Anwar Ali, Simon Storey, Kingshuk Debnath, Surkumar Singh, Rahim Nabi
Midfield : Satish Kumar Jr., Bungo Singh, N.P.Pradeep, J. Murli, Manish Maithani, Hudson Lima Silva, Jewel Raja
Forward: Jagtar Singh, Ashim Biswas, Sunil Chhetri, Jose Ramirez Barreto(C) Odafa Okolie.
Dr. Protim Roy, Steve Darby, Bernard and Corner are the 4 officials

On behalf of fans, supporters and well wishers, mbc.com wishes all the very best to the squad members and officials for the forthcoming Federation Cup campaign.

In a friendly match Mohun Bagan won 5-1 against Kalighat MS. Nabi, Odafe(2), Jewel and Ashim scored for Bagan. Shilton and Anwar’s mistakes costed Bagan a goal. Odafe was instrumental behind all five goals Bagan scored. Add to it – atleast 5 times either his shot was saved on the goal line or his pass to Sunil or Manish were shot off target by his fellow mates.

This was a game without Jose Barreto. Hence there was an additional load on Odafe. Ad Odafe proved that he is on course to hit peak. A 60% match fit – he was instrumental behind all 5 goals and 5 more opportunities!

 

 

 

 

Such chances were wasted

 

 

 

The striker sparkled against United Sikkim, with a 40% match fitness. His fitness level has slightly gone up – to around 60% in today’s game. Add to it – he was injured in the first half and had to go out of the ground for medical attention.

 

 

 

 

Jewel Raja scores

 

 

 

 

However, Odafe showed his greatness and his sense of final passes within the box. In the last match he played, his understanding with Barreto definitely gave a positive message to the fans and followers. Today’s game is just an indication that, have he be fit – Bagan definitely won’t have a trophyless season this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odafe passes the ball – and Ashim scores the last goal