Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Machhindra FC: Mohun Bagan sealed a thumping 3-1 win over Machhindra FC. Anwar Ali with a towering header in the 38th minute saw the hosts take the lead. Jason Cummings then doubled the lead at the hour mark. At the 78th-minute mark Missouke pulled a goal back for the visitors. Towards the end of the match, Anwar Ali scored his brace with a wonderful header to the much delight of the Mariners.
Based on the strength of their roster, Mohun Bagan is the favoured team. Along with an outstanding international squad, the team features one of the top Indian players on the roster. Juan Ferrando must unite them in order to defeat Machhindra FC.
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After losing in the Inter-Zone semifinals the previous season, Mohun bagan Super Giant are back. For the third consecutive year, they want to advance to the group stage. Attacker Jason Cummings from Australia has been incorporated into the Spanish team by head coach Juan Ferrando. With Sahal Abdul Samad and Anwar Ali, two international players from India, the Kolkata team starts its quest to move farther in the competition.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Machhindra FC Lineups:
Mohun Bagan Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):
Vishal Kaith (GK), Asish Rai, Anwar Ali, Brendan Hamill, Subhasish Bose, Anirudh Thapa, Glan Martins, Hugo Boumous, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Jason Cummings.
Machhindra FC Predicted XI (4-1-2-3):
Bishal Shrestha (GK), Devendra Tamang, Kareem Nurain, Tshring Gurung, Sanish Shrestha, Andres Nia, Arik Bista, Utsav Rai, Ayush Ghalan, Bimal Magar, Afeez Oladipo.
Match Details
Fixture: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Machhindra FC
Date: August 16
Time: 7PM
Venue: Vivekananda Bharati Yuba Krirangan, Kolkata
Live Streaming: It will be telecasted on the InSports TV app.
Live Telecast: 2023 AFC Cup Qualifiers Preliminary Round will not be telecasted on TV