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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
