Bagan’s run comes to an to an end due to multiple factors. Pratap Singh, who gifted CB a penalty early in the game, finished off the game early. Ad to it, CB play acting managed to steal 5 additional minutes. In addition, Bagan had a dismal performance and the wood works stopped Bagan from scoring. A christopher goal was adjudged offside.
Bagan 1 – 0 Salgaocar, Bagan vs Churchill in Semifinal
Bagan made a 1-1 draw with Salgaocar in the last group league match of 35th Federation Cup. Bagan played well in the match but missed a lot of chances, that is why they couldn’t manage to get past Salgaocar.
Odafa scored from a penalty in the 59th minute, which the is contribution of Chizoba Christopher. He was fouled at the penalty box and referee Santosh Kumar awarded penalty to Mariners and Odafa make no mistake to score the goal. But in the 79th minute Bikash Sairu from Salgaocar took the 35 yards long ranger shot and the ball kissed the net by touching the fingertips of Shilton Paul.
However, Bagan managed to reach in the semi final quite convincingly as they got 7 points. They will meet Churchill Brothers in the Semifinal at Cochin at 4.00pm.
Bagan is the only team from Kolkata in the semifinal along with three goan team Churchill, Dempo, Sporting Clube de Goa. So, the pride of Bengal football is in the hand of Mohun Bagan.
Bagan thrash Shillong Lajong by 6-0
Mariners beat Lajong FC in their their second group league match in Federation Cup at Cochin.In the last match Bagan defeated Mumbai FC by 1-0, while Shillong’s club beat the Goan outfit Salgaocar by massive 4-0. So Shillong Lajong suddenly become the toughest team to beat. But Bagan started the match where they stopped in the last match. Odafa and Christopher score 2 goals each, Katsumi and debutant Ujjal Haoladar scored 1 goal each.
Bagan outplayed Shillong Lajong all the way. Their key player Coloner Glen was marked brilliantly by Denson and Eche. Some times in the match Glen got so frustrated that he tore his own shirt.
However, Bagan will next play against Salgaocar. If Salgaocar would loss against Mumbai FC, then Mohun Bagan will be advanced to Semi Final before the last group league match played. If Salgaocar wins against Mumbai FC then Bagan has to win or draw against Salgaocar, can’t afford loss.
Next match of Mohun Bagan against Salgaocar at Cochin on 21st January.