Durand Cup 2019: Semi-Final 2, Mohun Bagan AC vs Real Kashmir- Live Commentary and Updates on goals

Mohun Bagan now faces Gokulam Kerala in the final of Durand Cup 2019 on 24th August, 2019. Tune in for the latest live updates on Saturday. My name is Mohak Arora and it was a pleasure bringing you all the latest live updates from the second semi-final of Durand Cup 2019.

MOHUN BAGAN 3-1 REAL KASHMIR FC. An opening goal from Salva Chamarro looked to have sealed the match for the West Bengal giants but a 93rd minute equalizer from Krizo forced the match into extra time. A brace from VP Suhair in extra time sends Mohun Bagan through to the final of Durand Cup 2019.

118' Morante clears another ball capping off a beautiful performance.

115' The crowd is roaring while the players on the pitch are just waiting for the final whistle with the both the sides looking disinterested to play the remaining time left in the match.

112' GOAALL!! And that settles it. Mohun Bagan have almost sealed the victory. A through ball from Francisco Gonzales finds Suhair who gets a brace for himself as his powerful shot hits the back of the net.

110' Imran Khan and Suhair exchange a one-two before Imran tees up Suhair whose shot hits the post and comes out denying the opportunity to Mohun Bagan of taking a two-goal lead.

108' Loveday crosses the ball into the box from a free kick but fails to find a blue shirt as Morante clears at the back.

Last change of the night for Mohun Bagan. Imran Khan replaces SK Sahil in the centre of the park.

End of the first half of extra time. Mohun Bagan hanging on to the slender 2-1 lead and will be hoping to keep Real Kashmir out for another 15 minutes.

100' Krizo tees up Vicky Meitei whose low drive goes under the hands of the goalkeeper but Morante clears it off the line to the respite of the Mohun Bagan fans.

99' Vicky Meitei comes on for Subash Singh in the second change of the night for Real Kashmir.

97' Chamarro tries to settle the match but his shot is saved. Francisco Gonzales tries to wrap up the rebound but ends up diving in the penalty area. Yellow Card shown by the referee.

95' First Mohun Bagan player to be booked. SK Sahil goes into the book for a late challenge on Danish Farooq.

93' GOALL! VP Suhair gives Mohun Bagan the lead back. A incisive pass from Munoz finds Suhair through on goal and his shot hits the underside of Lachenpa's hand and ends up in the back of the net.

91' Extra time is underway. Mohun Bagan kicks off in search of a goal.

Same drama all over again. East Bengal were leading in afternoon till Gokulam Kerala equalized with an injury time goal. Now, Mohun Bagan was in control of the match and Real Kashmir FC have equalized with a 93rd minute goal.

90+3' GOALLL!! Loveday Okechekwu's long ball is headed in the back of the net by a towering Krizo who timed his jump to perfection and got his head to the ball ahead of the Mohun Bagan defenders. Extra time coming up.

90' Krizo loses possession of the ball in the penalty area wasting another important opportunity to equalise.

86' Mohun Bagan trying to get the second goal to put the game to bed and avoid a dangerous situation that harmed East Bengal's chances of playing in the final of the coveted tournament.

82' Brian Mascarenhas goes for the goal but misses out to the disappointment of Real Kashmir fans.

80' Many players of both the teams are arguing over an alleged knee in the face but the referee intervenes and cools the situation down. Real Kashmir have a free-kick 24 yards away from goal.

75' A free-kick floated in from Danish Farooq is headed by Krizo but fails to find any of his teammates as Mohun Bagan clears.

74' Mohun Bagan respond with another change as Joseba Beitia is replaced by Francisco Javier Munoz.

73' Real Kashmir make their first change of the match as Brian Mascarenhas replaces their leading goalscorer of the tournament, Chestorpoul Lyngdoh.

71' Mohun Bagan still retaining more possession of the ball as they are trying to phase out Real Kashmir from the match.

68' First change of the night as VP Suhair replaces Romario for Mohun Bagan.

61' A one-two between Ritwik and Krizo ends up with the former going to the ground in the penalty area. Referee dismisses the claims for a penalty.

59' Real Kashmir failing to keep possession of the ball as Armand Bazie's overambitious through balls are reaching the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper. The Kashmir-based side are missing Mason Robertson's calmness in the middle of the park.

56' A fine Mohun Bagan attacking move ends up with Romario messing up the header as he struggled to get onto the end of a good cross.

51' Armand Bazie becomes the first player to be booked in the second semi-final of Durand Cup 2019. He is shown the yellow card for pulling down Beitia.

50' Surabuddin cuts in and sets up Romario for a shot at goal through an acute pass but the winger takes too much time before getting the shot away and ends up firing high.

The players are walking out on the pitch for the start of the second half.

End of the first half. Mohun Bagan go into the break with a 1-0 lead courtesy of a Salva Chamarro goal. Expect Real Kashmir to bounce back after a drab first half performance.

42' GOAAAL!! Gurjinder Singh's pin-point cross found the unmarked Salva Chamorro in the penalty box who fires a volley past Lachenpa into the back of the net to score his fifth goal of the tournament and a vital first goal of this match.

39' Both the teams have unshackled their attacking potential with chances being created at either end after playing a cagey first half which produced just a couple of chances

35' Another well worked passing move from Mohun Bagan ends up with Beitia curling a shot towards the goal but he ends up firing wide this time around.

31' Real Kashmir are increasing the pressure on Mohun Bagan as they win two consecutive corners and a throw in close to the corner flag.

29' With the half hour mark approaching, none of the sides look any closer to opening the deadlock on the night. Real Kashmir win a corner from a well worked free kick routine.

24' Subash Singh fires a free kick awfully high from 25 yards and it ends up in the stands wasting a crucial chance for the Real Kashmir side.

19' A superb solo run from Ritwik Kumar Das ends in a vain as no Kashmir player was able to get on the end of the forward's attempted cross.

16' Mohun Bagan are trying to create chances with incisive passes but the Real Kashmir defenders are standing tall, allowing nothing to pass through them.

13' A great Mohun Bagan passing move ends with Beitia producing a curling shot from 25 yards heading for the top corner which forced a brilliant save from Lachenpa as the scores remain goalless.

10' A long throw from Mohun Bagan in the penalty area trouble the opposition but Real Kashmir defenders clear to safety.

7' The battles in the midfield are heating up as both the sides are striving for possession of the ball.

3' Mohun Bagan start the brighter of the two I-League sides as Real Kashmir are struggling to get the ball out of their half.

Mason Robertson has picked up an injury according to our sources and hence has been replaced by Krizo. Expect a change in formation for the Kashmir-based side.

Gnohere Krizo comes into the starting XI at the last moment. Still waiting for an official confirmation on whom is he replacing.

Real Kashmir is playing in blue shirts while Mohun Bagan players are clad in all-white. The players are walking out on the pitch and we are ready for kickoff.

Substitutes list
Mohun Bagan: Debjit Majumder, Arijit Bagui, Dhanachandra Singh, Imran Khan, Francisco Javier Munoz, Subha Ghosh, VP Suhair
Gokulam Kerala: Ujawar Nabi, Brian Mascarenhas, Arun Naghial, Nagen Tamang, Vicky Meitei, Asifullah Khan, Gnohere Krizo

Line-ups are out for the all-important match.
Mohun Bagan: Sankar Roy (GK), Ashutosh Mehta, Francisco Morante, Lalchhawnkima, Gurjinder Kumar, SK Sahil, Joseba Beitia, Nongdamba Naorem, Surabuddin Mollick, Alexander Romario, Salvador Perez
Real Kashmir: Phurba Lachenpa (GK), Farhan Ganie, Mason Robertson, Loveday Okechukwu, Muhammad Hammad, Khalid Qayoom, Danish Farooq, Chestorpoul Lyngdow, Armand Bazie, Subash Singh, Ritwik Kumar Das

Durand Cup 2019: Semi-Final 2, Mohun Bagan AC vs Real Kashmir FC- Live Commentary and Updates