On Saturday, August 12, East Bengal FC defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 in their Durand Cup 2023 encounter. The Kolkata Derby was billed as a one-sided affair. The Mariners’ roster suggested that it would be a walk in the park for Juan Ferrando’s team. However, the reigning ISL Champions suffered a surprise defeat. Coach Juan Ferrando, however, believed that Mohun Bagan’s tight schedule with 3 tournaments – CFL, Durand Cup and AFC Cup- has impacted the performance. However the coach relayed that their importance is on AFC Cup 2023 Qualifiers Preliminary Round.
“This is a disappointing result for us. As I told we are playing three tournaments together. All the players are in pre-season and are practicing every day to be at their best.” said Juan Ferrando.
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Juan Ferrando has claimed that their main focus lies on the upcoming AFC Cup games and the Calcutta Football League.
“Our main focus is on AFC Cup and the next Kolkata league game.” he stated.
Mohun Bagan Super Giants have finally learned who they will face in the AFC Cup 2023 Qualifiers Preliminary Round on August 16, 2023. They will face Nepal giants Machhindra FC, who overcame Paro FC in the AFC Cup Qualifiers Round 1 match on August 8.
The winner of this match between Mohun Bagan and Machhindra will face either Abahani Limited Dhaka of Bangladesh or Club Eagles of the Maldives. They will face off in the South Zone Playoff on August 22 at 3.15pm at the Sylhet District Stadium for the right to compete in the AFC Cup 2023/24.
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Mohun Bagan has reclaimed first place in Calcutta Football League Group A. Taking on a struggling Food Corporation of India, the Mariners cruised to a 5-0 victory to maintain their fine streak. With 20 goals so far in the CFL 2023, the reigning ISL winners have been an attacking powerhouse. Suhail Ahmad Bhat has been the team’s standout performer, scoring the majority of the goals. This includes a hat trick.
What was notable this time was that numerous players from the development team, including as Suhail Bhat, Sumit Rathi, and Kiyan Nassiri, were also named to the Durand Cup roster.
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