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TIME: 90:00
Full time
Mohun Bagan have won the 14th Federation Cup in their history with a record breaking 5-0 win over Aizawl FC in what might be the final edition of this cup as the AIIF looks to change the setup of Indian football from next year as they merge with the ISL in2018
92: The refree blows for the end of the second half as Mohun Bagan have won the Federation Cup.
91: Aizawl attack down the right flank but are denied again.
Stoppage time 2 mins
90: Aizawl’s morale looks destroyed. It has been a frustrating half for them but their shooting was just not upto it. Bagan have been to clinical for them
89: The 5-0 scoreline will be the worst ever defeat in a Federation Cup final. Bagan have been dominant in the second half
88: Goal! Azharuddin Mallick, with his first involvement dribbles into the box and squares the ball to Jeje who makes it 5-0. The brace makes Jeje the highest scorer in the Federation Cup’s history with 8 goals
87: Another corner as Debjit saves a shot from outside the box
Substitution Cornell Glen is taken off for Azharuddin Mallick, a young striker.
86: The corner is aimed outside the box and the shot is well saved by Debjit.
85: Debjit makes a good save after a long range shot from Aizawl. The balll goes out for a corner.
84: Lalpekhlua holds the ball off three Aizawl defenders but his final ball to Katsumi iiis intercepted
82: GOAL! Sonny Norde dribbles down the left side and gets into the box. He puts in a low cross for Vikramjeet to tap in. Bagan have finished the game now. It has been a clinical performance from them in the second half after a shaky first half
81: Katsumi Yusa gets into a scuffle witht the Aizawl defender after he clears the ball into Katsumi’s gut. A fre kick is giiven in Aizawl’s favour
78: Dhanachandra tackles hard inside his own box but the refree allows play to go on. The defender got away with it there.
77: Aizawl Japanese midfielder shoots from long range. The shot misses the goal by a fine margin. Debjit was beaten.
76: Aizawl link up well and manage to work the ball to Bagan’s five yard box. The shot is blocked by a wall of four Mohun Bagan defenders.
Another goal from Bagan which almost certainly puts this tie out of reach of Aizawl FC.
73: Goal! Jeje scores with a fine effort from the from the left side of the outside of the box. He continues his fine form with his seventh goal in the tournament.
70: Bagan concede another free kick at the edge of the box. Aizawl waste another opportunity as the shot goes high again.
67: Substitution Aizawl bring on Lalramzuava for Lalruatthara
66: Sonny Norde counter attacks with speed on the left flank but is tackled well by the right back.
65: Substitution: Aizawl bring on Brandon for Lal muankima. Brando will be looking to add some spark in the Aizawl attack.
64: Aizawl looking to attack with patient build up. Sunday turns his marker but the shot sails over the bar again.
62: The niggling fouls continue as Cornell Glen crashes into another challenge.
61: Aizawl FC launch the ball into the box after winning a free kick from 35 yards. The resulting flick on runs out for a goal kick.
GOAL! Katsumi takes the corner which is powerfully headed in by Dhanachandra. Bagan now ahead by two goals and looking dangerous. Aizawl will look to commit more men in attack now and Bgan will have to defend hard.
59: Bgan have now won a corner after a counter attack.
58: Debjit safely collects the ball after another speculative shot from far outside the box.
56: Aizawl win a corner but the resulting header by Emmanuel loops high over the crossbar.
55: Aizawl almost commit a fatal mistake as they try to bring out the ball from the back. Norde almost intercepts and would have been through on goal there.
53: Katsumi blocks a cross from Aizawl as Aizawl pile on the pressure on Bagan.
51: Katsumi is taken down by Lalruathalla who receives a yellow card. Mohun Bagan beginning to frustrate Aizawl here.
49: Aizawl work the ball down the left wing in reply but the cross goes way off target.
Mohun Bagan’s two forwards were contained in the first half but they linked up well with each other to score there.
48:GOAL ! Sonny Norde scores after Jeje chests the ball to him on the edge of the box. Very precise shot from Norde there
47:Kinowaki takes an effort from utside the box for Aizawl but the ball is collected by Debjit.
46: Mohun Bagan kick off the second half. They will be looking to put up a much better performance in the second half after not being able to impose themselves on the game n the first half.
Half time: The refree blows for half time after another studs up the challenge on a Bagan defender. It has been a physical and slightly ill-tempered encounter with plenty of hard sliding challenges. Both the teams have carved out chances but Aizawl have looked more dangerous as they look for anohter giant-killing in the Federation Cup
45+2 : Sunday leads a counter attack after Aizawl win the ball in their own half. He is well stopped by the Bagan right back.
45+1: Bagan have a corner which could be the opportunity for them to go into the second half with a lead. But the corner is easily cleared.
Injury time: 2 mins
45: Jeje’s touch is too heavy as he is closed down very quickly by the Aizawl defence.
44: Sony Norde takes a shot from the free kick which is around 40 yards away from the Aizawl goal. The shot sails over the bar.
43: Cornell Glen is fouled as Mohun Bagan win a freekick. Emmanuel charged in to Glen there.
40: Cornell is brilliantly tackled again by Emmanuel after Bagan launch a counter attackfrom heir own half
38: Bagan have been poor today as they give away the ball again. They have been needlessly giving fouls away and losing possesion too easily.
37: A long ball by Vikramjeet from the defence results in a throw in deep into the Aizawl half for Bagan.
35: A through ball by Cornell Glen for Lalpekhlua goes straight to the Aizawl keeper as Jeje does not anticipate the pass. He is not looking in form against his home team today.
34: Cornell Glen, former World Cup for Trinidad and Tobago player earns a corner after holding up the ball in the Aizawl box
31: Glen goes into a hard studs up tackle on Kinkima which results in nothing more than freekick. The Aizawl player somersaulted into the air there.
29:Sonny Norde goes on another run but is again well stopped by Emmauel.
28: Jeje holds the ball up near the halway line in the Aizawl half but is fouled. He has had a subdued game today.
27: Norde takes a corner for Bagan which is cleared but Bagan still maintain possesion
25: Mohun Bagan fail to clear as Aizwaal continue to pile on the pressure. The ball is finally cleared from the edge of the 5 yard box.
24:Sonny Norde is well bocked by Emmanuel, who is already on a yellow after an earlier tackle on Norde.
21: Alfred for Aizawl takes a shot on target which skids towards Debjit after linking up with the striker. Debjit fumbles but collects safely.
19: Sonny Norde wins a free kick on the left flank after a marauding run but the free kick is cleared by Aizawl. Albert comes on after getting treated for a head to head collision.
16: Foul outside the box for Aizawl, but the shot goes well over the bar
15: The ball goes out for a Aizawl corner wwhich is collected by Debjit. Difficult weather conditions for a goalkeeper as it is raining today
13:.Aizawl get another shot off but it goes wide.
13: Its been an end to end game as Bagan look to attack again. Both sides get numerous chances
12: Sonny Norde is looking dangerous for Bagan as he looks to cut in from the left flank.
11:Aizawl looking to attack as they get another chance after a low croos from the left wing.
10: Aizawl get a shot off from the edge of the box but its in the hands of goalkeeper Debjit.
9: Pranay Halder, from Bagan goes into a characteristic hard tackle.
8: Mohun Bagan counter attck but Sonny Norde could not reavh the ball.
7: A heavy pass from the centre of midfield from Aizawl results in a goal kick
6: Luciano clears for Bgan from the edge of the 5-yard box
5: Sonny Norde goes down at the edge of the Aizawl box but refree waves play on
4: Jugal Sunday runs after a long ball but its goal-kick.
3: Confusion in the Aizawl box as Bagan get the ball into the box from the left wing.
1: Corner for Aizwal but is cleared at the near post.
0: Teams kick-off. Mohun Bagan in white and Aizawl in red
The starting line-ups are out:
The 2015-2016 Indian football season draws to a close on Saturday with the final of the Federation Cup which is to be played in Guwahati between north-eastern club Aizawl FC and Kolkata based Mohun Bagan. The clubs find themselves in the Federation Cup final after having contrasting seasons in the I-League. While Mohun Bagan finished runners-up to Champions Bengaluru FC, Aizawl had a wretched season that saw them getting relegated from the I-League. Regardless of league form, the two clubs have been the most consistent performers in the ongoing tournament.
Mohun Bagan are the most successful club in Federation Cup history, winning the title on 13 occasions. They will be desperate to add to their tally after the disappointment of finishing second in the I-League.
The Maroon and Green brigade, who have one of the best squads in the country, will want to end their season on a high by winning some silverware.
Aizawl FC were promoted to the I-League last season but were sent back to the second division the back of some poor performances. The Northeastern club will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of relegation by winning the Federation Cup.
Bagan have a full strength squad
Mohun Bagan coach, Sanjoy Sen will have the luxury of choosing his starting eleven from a fully fit squad. Star striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is expected to play as a striker in partnership with Cornell Glen. Sony Nordell and Katsumi Yuka are expected to start on the left and right wing respectively.
The defence is expected to feature Luciano Sobrosa and Kinshuk Debnath in central defence will Dhanachandra Singh and Prabir Das start as full-back. Debjit Majumdar is expected to start as goalkeeper.
Aizawl will be missing midfield general and captain, David Lalrinmua through suspension, which will put the responsibility of manning the mid-field on Yuta Kinowaki. Joel Sunday and Alfred Jaryan will start in a strike partnership, with Vanlalremdika, the young winger being a favourite to start on the right wing. Aizawl coach Jahar Das will have a dilemma on his hands to make up the rest of the starting lineup.
Both teams have been unbeaten both home and away in the Fed cup this season, although Mohun Bagan have a higher goal tally than Aizawl with 12 goals compared to their seven.
Venue: Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium
Kick Off: 1900 IST
