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
