Mohun Bagan 2-0 Mumbai FC

Mohun Bagan got past Mumbai FC by 2-0. Yusa and Sony scored for Mohun Bagan. There were series of misses. Sony alone missed two open nets, Jeje couple, Yusa’s shot hit the post – Glen missed one – otherwise the scoreline would have been better for the league toppers.

However, couple of things are of worries, With Brandon out, U-22 is a bit of concern.

U-22 – Bagan coach can opt for Sarthak Golui in place of Pronay to start with. Pronay can come as a sub later.

Refereeing continues to worry. Recently shameless refereeing was seen in the North East. Even the refereeing in today’s match was poor. Wrong decisions, ignoring fouls, denying penalties indicated that the referee was instructed that points to be shared which would benefit other teams in the title race. Needless to say, refereeing in upcoming matches will be similarly murky.

 

Today Bagan supporters wore masks of Chief Coach Sanjay Sen to protest against AIFF’s shameless decision to keep him away from the field.

Bagan’s next game will be in AFC Cup against Yangon.

South China 0-4 Mohun Bagan

Mohun Bagan retains the top spot of the AFC Group G as they got past South China, Hong Kong by 4-0.  Lenny, Sony and Glen scored a goal each in the first half and Jeje scored the fourth goal in the second half. Bagan could have increased the margin but Jeje, Yusa and Sony had open net misses.

MB 3-1 Salgaocar

Mohun Bagan earns vital 3 points against Salgaocar in Goa today. Jeje (1) and Glen (2) scored for Bagan.  All three goals were scored in the first half. Salgaocar’s Duffy reduced the margin in the second half. Glen undoubtedly was Hero of the match. However had his team mates been a bit more positive in the second half , he could have got a hattrick.

Debjit was beaten only once today. Otherwise he had a good game.

Balmuchu replaced Luciano and definitely played well. Dhanachandra ,Kingshuk and Raju were the other defenders – and Sanjay Sen must consider bringing back Pritam in place of Raju.

Midfield , particularly central midfield with introduction of Lenny is playing well. Brandon was outstanding. Rather Yusa needs to work hard on his final passes.

Jeje and Glen got few more chances , however were satisfied with the goals scored.