Durand Cup | Mohammedan Sporting has it easy against Baghpat
Mohammedan Sporting secured a 4-0 victory over Baghpat FC in their opening match of the 135th Durand Cup. The Kolkata-based team dominated the second half with goals from Lalremsanga Fanai and Israfil Dewan.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a historic football tournament in India, and this result marks a strong start for Mohammedan Sporting.
Mohammedan Sporting began its 135th Durand Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Baghpat FC of Banaras at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday.
Fardin Ali Molla gave the home side the lead in the 29th minute, helping Mohammedan take a solitary-goal advantage into halftime even as Baghpat put up a disciplined defence.
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