Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their impressive run in the Durand Cup 2024 with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Punjab FC in the quarterfinals. The match, played at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur, ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time, forcing a shootout to decide the winner.
The match started with Mohun Bagan dominating possession, but Punjab FC was dangerous on the counter-attack. Luka Majcen gave Punjab FC the lead in the 17th minute with a penalty, but Bengal’s football club equalized in the 44th minute through Greg Stewart.
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The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither side could find the winning goal. The match went into extra time, but neither team was able to break the deadlock. The match was eventually decided by a penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Mohun Bagan missed their second penalty, while Punjab FC converted theirs, taking a 2-1 lead. However, they fought back, scoring their next two penalties, leveling the score at 3-3. The match then went into sudden death.
In sudden death, Mohun Bagan scored their first penalty, while Punjab FC missed theirs. Mohun Bagan then scored their second penalty to win the match 6-5.
Mohun Bagan’s victory showcased their resilience and determination. They fought back from a goal down to force a penalty shootout and then held their nerve to win the match. The victory also keeps Mohun Bagan’s hopes of winning the Durand Cup alive.
The Durand Cup is a prestigious tournament in Indian football, and Mohun Bagan are one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history. The team has won the Durand Cup a record 14 times.
Mohun Bagan will now face either Kerala Blasters or Bengaluru FC in the semifinals of the Durand Cup. The semifinals will be played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on August 27.
Mohun Bagan’s victory over Punjab FC was a thrilling match that will be remembered for a long time. The team’s performance in the tournament has been impressive, and they will be hoping to continue their winning ways in the semifinals.
