Mohun Bagan came from behind and beat Southern Samity 2-1 in a nail biting encounter at Yuva Bharati Stadium today. Chiddi and Ashim Biswas scored for the Mariners whereas Edmilson scored for the Southern Samity.

Mohun Bagan reaches the final of IFA Shield today by beating Southern Samity 2-1. Mohun Bagan started in 4-4-2 combination with Chiddi and Ashim in the forwad line. Edmilson converted a direct free kick from the edge of the penalty  box in 9th minute of the match. The goal came against the flow of the match. It was a much needed wake up call for the Mariners. They came back into the match and Chiddi’s header from a corner makes it 1-1. After this it was Mohun Bagan all the way. But they had to wait till 80th minute when Ashim got a loose ball as the opponent keeper made a mistake and the ace striker made no mistake to convert it.

Mohun Bagan will take on Churchill Brothers in the final on Thursday, 31st Match, 2011.

Choi canceled out an own-goal from Narugopal to ensure Chirag finishes the last match of the IFA Shield with a draw. But as per FIFA rule there is no same side goal, so the match commissioner declared Ashim Biswas as the scorer as the last touch had come from his foot. Mohun Bagan’s Trophy hope continues as Bagan finished top of the group. Last time Mohun Bagan won this trophy was in 2003. Mohun Bagan played in the final 3 times in last 5 occasions but failed to win the title.

Bagan started off well – however, fitness is of real concern. Only 3 players ( one goalkeeper , one stopper and one side back) were there in the reserve bench while none of the players of foreign origin were available for the game.

However in the 11th minute Bagan got the lead when Narugopal conceded an own goal. In the 60th minute Choi converted a penalty into a goal to make it 1-1. Gouranga got couple of chances, and Ashim created panic in chirag box from time to time – but failed to break Chirag defense. Chirag played exceptionally well in the second half – Deepak and the team had a tough time – Deepak was off colour today.

Bagan might face Churchill Borthers in the semi-final. Last time they met in this trophy was in the final of the last occasion – and Bagan went down against CB.

Team:

Mohun Bagan: Sangram, Sukumar, Dipak (Sagram Mandi), Kingshuk, Biswajit, Gouranga, Rahul Kumar, Jayanta Sen, Dipendu Dowari, Ishfaq Ahmed, Ashim Biswas

Mohun Bagan’s dream of winning 2011 IFA Shield to commemorate 1911 victory is alive after Bagan convincingly won against Pune FC by 2-0 in a Group league match. Chidi Edeh scored both the goals for Mohun Bagan in the first half of the game.

Major expectations were not there since the team is suffering from injuries, while Mohunbaganclub.com has learn that  few players were upset with the TD’s research work on the first XI. However, the team had a positive approach and attacked the opponents right from the word GO. Gouranga was on the left flank while Satish on the right – and though Gouranga adjusted this position well Satish was seen struggling.

In the 14h minute Gouranga was tripped on the edge of the box – and Bagan got a direct freekick. Chidi converted that into a goal in the 16th minute.

In the 32nd minute Ishfaq replaced Satish and switched position with Gouranga. More attacks came from both the flanks – particularly gouranga was really plaing well.

Moreover defense played well. This gave the moral boost to the striking zone, though Muritalal continued missing chances.

In the 42nd minute Chidi scored from a cross from Ishfaq.  In the second half Pune FC went for 3 quick changes- but failed to come back into the game. However, Bagan created few more opportunities – but failed to convert them into goals.

Bagan has got two wins and a draw and needs at least one point against Chirag to move into semifinal.