Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant return to their residence floor as they sq. off in opposition to former champions Bengaluru FC within the second semi-final of the 2024 Durand Cup on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. The Mariners pipped Punjab FC 6-5 in an exciting sudden demise after each groups had been locked 3-3 in regulation time within the quarter-final. The defending champions might be excited to return to their residence floor for the semi-final in opposition to 2022 Durand Cup champions Bengaluru FC.
On the opposite hand, a Ninety fifth-minute strike from Jorge Pereyra Diaz ensured Bengaluru FC clinched a slender 1-0 victory over southern rivals Kerala Blasters to ebook their spot within the semi-finals, as per an Indian Super League (ISL) press launch.
Speaking forward of the match, ranging from 5:30 PM, Mohun Bagan SG head coach, Jose Molina stated, “Bengaluru FC are a superb group. They have some actually good gamers however I’m considering and anxious about the entire group, not any particular person gamers. It goes to be a superb recreation. We are going to overlook Jamie Maclaren and Ashique Kuruniyan tomorrow however the remainder of the group is able to give their greatest. Playing within the residence floor might be a bonus for us. Supporters will are available in numbers to assist us. You can see the formation and lineup tomorrow on the pitch.”
Mohun Bagan Super Giant needed to dig deep within the quarterfinals as their full star solid was referred to as into motion in opposition to a well-drilled and resilient Punjab FC aspect. Suhail Bhatt, Manvir Singh and Jason Cummings scored for the Mariners in regulation time. Jose Molina had to make use of all his star energy, introducing Greg Stewart, Dimitrios Petratos and Apuia to make sure that they stretched the sport to penalties.
Bengaluru FC needed to wait until the final minute of damage time to beat fierce rivals Kerala Blasters of their quarterfinal. They have been in tremendous kind within the event, profitable all their group matches to high the group scoring ten targets and conceding simply twice. They have seemed cohesive beneath Gerard Zaragoza with new signings Jorge Pereyra Diaz and Alberto Noguera combining properly within the remaining third together with captain Sunil Chhetri.
Speaking forward of the match, Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza stated, “Mohun Bagan Super Giant is a group that has actually proficient gamers throughout the pitch, and we’re positive that this might be a fixture that calls for us to be centered. I used to be pleased with the way in which we defended collectively as a unit and stayed compact in opposition to the Blasters. I felt we managed that recreation properly for many elements of the 90 minutes, and it is one thing that we might want to attempt to replicate tomorrow.”
The two former champions will compete for a spot within the Durand Cup remaining in opposition to NorthEast United, with the decisive match occurring on Saturday on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
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