Durand Cup: Bagan edges Jamshedpur on penalties, books semifinal spot
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Jamshedpur FC in a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals of the 135th Durand Cup. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time before Bagan secured a 9-8 victory in sudden-death penalties.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a prestigious historic football tournament in India, and this match marks a significant progression for Mohun Bagan.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties after being locked 1-1 in regulation time to reach the semifinals of the 135th Durand Cup at Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday.
Sahal Abdul Samad put Bagan ahead in the second minute, but Devendra Murgaonkar equalised towards the end of the first half. With the tournament regulations having no provision for extra-time, the quarterfinal went straight to a penalty shootout.
Both teams converted their first five attempts, forcing sudden-death. The first 16 kicks were successful before Jamshedpur’s young Lawmsangzuala saw his effort saved by Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith when the teams were tied 8-8. Tekcham Abhishek Singh, then, converted the decisive penalty.
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