What an exciting affair it was. Gokulam started well but couldn't maintain their supremacy. They sit back and allowed Mohun Bagan to take the control of the match. Mohun Bagan dominated possession and got the goal through Henry Kisekka, the former Gokulam man.
Gokulam came out in a different avatar in the second half as they created quite a few chances within the first five minutes. However, it was the introduction of Rajesh S that changed the complexion of the game. Rajesh, with his brilliant pace and ball control ability, posed a great danger for Mohun Bagan defence.
The green and maroon defenders looked solid throughout the match but couldn't avoid the equalizer. Gokulam dominated the game in the second half and could've scored more had they not missed the opportunities.
In the end, it was another 1-1 in this stadium between the two sides. Mohun Bagan have failed to register a victory against Gokulam in three meetings. They will surely be looking for full points in their next match on November 3, when they host Aizawl FC. Gokulam will travel on other side of the country to Imphal, when they face Neroca.
78' Rajesh is making a haywire at the Mohun Bagan defence. Almost every attack comes out of his feet. The equaliser came from his effort and he could've scored a couple of minutes later with his sumptuous shot but it was cleared by Sankar Roy.
70' OWN GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!! GOKULAM EQUALISEEEEEEEEEE!!! A comedy of errors in the Mohun Bagan box. Sankar tries to punch out a ball but Rajesh heads from the rebound. The ball put on the net by accidentally by Kim Kima, who fails to clear.
63' Gokulam going for all-out attack. Apart from Ortiz, all their players are in Mohun Bagan's half and they are pressuring more and more on the rival defenders.
62' Two back-to-back attacks from Mohun Bagan. Pintu's cross punched away by Shibinraj and from the rebound, Britto's cross headed just wide by Kisekka.
The game saw a fast start. Gokulam started attacking right from the word go with Musa and German had two glorious chances to put their team ahead. However, after the first ten minutes, Gokulam changed their strategy quite mysteriously.
They allowed Mohun Bagan to come to their own half and show their skills, which the green-and-maroons did and after wasting quite a few chances, they deservedly got the lead.
Gokulam need to regroup within the next few minutes in order to get a win or at least a draw in their first match of the season. Mohun Bagan will be looking to increase the margin.
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45+1' Don't know why are Gokulam staying back and defending. They have two best attackers in their side and should increase their tempo and attack whenever they get a chance.
43' Dickaaaaa gets a brilliant chance to increase the margin but Shibinraj saves his team this time. From the counter-attack, German gets a chance but his poor shot saved by Sankar quite easily.
40' GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL KISEKKAAAAAAAAAA SCORESSSSSSSSSSS! Inch-perfect free-kick from Arijit and Kisekka puts the ball back of the net with a superb header. Shibinraj had no chance. Mohun Bagan fans were waiting for this and it's the time to celebrate.
35' Dicka is dispossessed by Castro but Gokulam couldn't capitalise the opportunity. Gokulam players are staying more in their half and just defending what comes in their way.
24' Kisekkaaaaaa just gets denied scoring against his former side. Dicka crosses him on the right and Kisekka's chip over the goalkeeper cleared out by Abhishek Das.
