Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan defeat Mumbai City FC to become final team to qualify for semi-finals

The first semi-final will be played between East Bengal FC and North East United FC on Tuesday.

Aug 28, 2023 - 00:30

Durand Cup 2023: Mohun Bagan defeat Mumbai City FC to become final team to qualify for semi-finals

A clinical performance by Mohun Bagan Super Giant saw them get the better of Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the fourth quarter-finals and qualify for the semi-fnals of the Durand Cup played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.

Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh and Anwar AAli scored the winning goals for Mohun Bagan while Jorge Pereyra Diaz scored the consolation for Mumbai City FC. Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face FC Goa in the semifinals on 31st August.

Mumbai City Head Coach Des Buckingham named his strongest side with Jorge Pereyra Diaz, Bipin Singh and Lallianzuala Chhangte leading the line and Rahul Bheke, Mehtab Singh, Akash Mishra and Yoell Van Nieff in defence.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant started with new signing Hector Yuste, Anwar Ali and Subhasish Bose in defence with Ashique Kuruniyan and Manvir Singh as wing backs. Armando Sadiku and Jason Cummings lead the attack line for the home side. Both managers packed their midfield with high quality as Greg Stewart, Alberto Noguera and Apuia started for Mumbai against Anirudh Thapa, Sahal Abdul Samad and Hugo Boumous for Mohun Bagan. Vishal Kaith and Phurba Lachenpa started in goal for Mohun Bagan and Mumbai City respectively.

The high quality in the middle of the park so both...