With today’s victory, Mohun Bagan clinched the much-needed 3 points to climb to the top of CFL 2017 table.
The first half saw Mohun Bagan establish their dominion as Nikhil Kadam scored a timely goal to give the hosts a one-goal lead heading into halftime. However, a defensive lapse from the hosts brought back the game to square one again as Dodoz made a neat flick to pull back the equalizer.
The second half witnessed a lot of turnover in possession and MB needed to be more ruthless in front of goal. Peerless put up a comprehensive and overall performance. However, a penalty in the final third of the match came to MB's rescue as Kromah made no mistake from the spot.
Peerless defender Toure Lancine announced Man of the Match
90+6'- Fans are celebrating as the stadium engulfs in firecrackers. Peerless SC make their last attempt towards goal but the referee blows the final whistle
90+5'- Few patches of sloppy play owing to the wet pitch.Peerless imposing pressure. The players playing numerous passes at the edge of Mohun Bagan box. Azharuddin finally clears the ball.
90+2'- MB looks comfortable with the one goal cushion as the Mariners are sitting deep to risk giving away an equalizer. Peerless yet to find a way through!
89'- Substitution Kromah is substituted for Sourav Das. Kromah is already on yellow and the gaffer doesn't want to risk losing the Liberian for the Calcutta Derby next week.
81'- Peerless trying to break in amidst a stern Bagan defense through aerial balls but Kingsley prove time and again that he is ruling the backline. Kromah is coming deep to facilitate the play as Bagan looks to dominate the pace of the game
78'-Azharuddin sends a long through ball towards Kromah. The Liberian striker tried to score with a solo effort but Peerless defenders were right in position to deny him from taking a shot.
76'-The Maroon and Green army are dominating the second half until now but the visitors are not relenting and are looking to attack. Azharuddin putting constant pressure on the left flank to find a decent delivery into the box.
74'-Kamo to Kromah. The Liberian spurges forward through the left flank and lays it right before the keeper. Dipankar Das clears to the ball. Corner for MB
Lyngdoh cuts in from the right flank and takes a shot on goal. Ranijit fumbles as Kamo goes for the ball but the keeper does good work to keep it under control Danger averted!!
70'- Substitution Second change for MB. Debabrata Roy goes out to make way for Abhishek Das in order to give some stability and protect the one-goal lead
58'- Referee blows the whistle for a penalty but the Peerless players led by Rahim Nabi protesting against the decision. Play stopped for the time being.
57'- Azharuddin makes a defense-splitting but was brought down with an impulsive tackle from Sukhwinder Singh. Referee stops the play as the players get involved in a heated argument
55'- The game has intensified as both teams are pressing forward to break the stalemate. The visitor's strikeforce of Dodoz and Francis is doing great work up top to stretch the MB defense to scoop in a goal
54'- Raynier forwards a brilliant through ball on the right flank towards Lyngdoh. Lyngdoh sends a pass inside the box but Rajini collects the ball before Kamo could reach.
49'-Sukhwinder Singh brings down Kromah with a nasty tackle. Mariners win a set piece. Surchandra behind the ball. No end result as the ball sails past the goal
48'- Maroon and Green Army pressing hard but Peerless is displaying a robust defense. The visitors are holding a nice shape in the backline to deny the hosts a lead
The referee blows the whistle as the first half comes to an end. All square as Mohun Bagan is staring down at an untimely draw ahead of the Kolkata Derby on the 24th. The Mariners were lucky to grab the lead but needs to be more ruthless in the second half to kill the game. Peerless has shown a great defensive game and are looking dangerous on the counter.
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42'-A heated argument between Naskar and the Peerless defenders. Referee awards a free kick to the hosts. Nikhil Kadam squanders the chance as the ball sails way past the ball
Peerless SC with the equalizer. A defensive lapse from the hosts brings back the game to square one again. Dodoz makes a nifty flick from Francis' pass to score for Peerless
Kamo lays off a spectacular ball to Kromah but a nudge from behind see the Liberian lose balance. Lyngdoh finds the loose ball and attempts on goal but Rajini keeps the danger away yet again for the visitors.
Nikhil Kadam gives the hosts a much-needed lead to break the deadlock.The former Mumbai FC player makes a brilliant finish to the bottom on his wrong foot from Kamo's free kick
31'- Kamo, Kromah combined well inside the box as Kromah sent a forward pass towards Nikhil Kadam. Kadam attempted a shot at goal but it hit the side net.
30'- We reach the half an hour mark but the game is still stuck in a stalemate. A lot of turnover in possession but both teams missing that final touch in the final third. MB 0-0 Peerless
27'-Kromah desperate to get on the scoresheet as the Liberian knicks in a shot from the rebound on the corner. The balls sails past the post. Danger averted!!
A beautiful piece of skill from Kromah to cut past the defender right on the edge of the penalty box. Makes an audacious attempt on the outstep but Rajini keeps the danger at bay.
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