Bagan moves to Group E

Mohun Bagan qualifies for Group E of AFC Cup after they defeated Valencia by 4-1 (Aggregate 5-2) today. Jeje (3) and Sony were the scorers.

Bagan took early lead when they got a penalty at the very first minute. Jeje converted it to a goal. Jeje scored his second in 43rd minute. However Bagan had series of misses in the first half.

Valencia came back to the game in 53rd minute when they were able to reduce the margin. Coach introduced Yusa and then Bagan rein in Valencia well and Jeje and Sony scored one each in the second half.

However Balwant alone missed three chances to score. Sony missed two chances , Jeje missed couple too.

 

Bagan will now play Bengaluru FC (14th March – Away & 17th May Home), Dacca Abahony (4th April Home and 31st May Away) and Maziya from Maldives (18th April Home and 3rd May Away)

 

 

Mohun Bagan 1-1 Club Valencia

Mohun Bagan failed to defend its early lead as Club Valencia equalized from a penalty in 81st minute.

Duffy gave Bagan early lead, and Balwant almost scored the second but Anas handled the in the penalty box and Valencia equalized.

The teams will meet again on 28th February at Rabindra Sarovar Stadium.

Shibaji Banerjee No More

With heavy heart, mohunbaganclub.com condoles the demise of stalwart Shibaji Banerjee, ex player, and Technical Committee member. Shibaji-da was present in the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium to watch Bagan play DSK Shivajians, and was seen accepting fans’ requests for group photos.

There is no need of introduction of Shibaji Banerjee, the goalkeeper was the icon and idol for boys of Calcutta of 70s and 80s, who would love to become a goalkeepers just like him.

The ex Bagan player was one of the key members of the technical.committee that helped Bagan to come back to the track of victories and performances in recent past.

He not only stopped Pele from scoring a goal, he won 34 trophies for Bagan, and dis not concede a single goal against East Bengal from 1977-1981. He played for 11 yeara for Bagan and was the undisputed number one goalie for the club.