Mohun Bagan Triumph In Goalfest Against Kerala Blasters FC – News18

Kochi, Mar 13: Mohun Bagan Super Giant continued their unbelievable run of type within the ISL with a 4-3 victory in opposition to Kerala Blasters FC on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium right here on Wednesday.

The Yellow Army was handled solely their second loss of their final 10 video games at house because the Mariners jumped to 39 factors, degree with the primary-positioned Mumbai City FC.

Fresh from the Kolkata Derby the place they netted thrice within the first half, the Antonio Lopez Habas-coached aspect picked off and carried on that momentum, drawing the primary strike within the fourth minute with a solo effort by Albanian striker Armando Sadiku.

The guests broke out in a fast counter assault, and central defender Anwar Ali was proactive to direct a reasonably lengthy go to Sadiku.

The striker then fended off a problem from former Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender Pritam Kotal to get previous the house crew backline and strike the ball sweetly into the again of the web.

The sport stayed as it’s for the next 50 minutes, with neither sides creating clear lower possibilities that would trigger issues to the opposition.

Interestingly, what adopted was a frenetic second half, seeing a complete of six objectives throughout the ultimate 40-odd minutes. The basis of the identical was laid by Kerala Blasters FC midfielder Vibin Mohanan, who coupled with Rahul KP to interact in a swift alternate of passes unlocking the Mohun Bagan defence.

Finally, Rahul’s easy go was transformed right into a purpose by equal simplicity by Vibin, and that actually compelled the Mariners to assault on full throttle, once more.

Dimitrios Diamantakos doubled his crew’s tally within the 63rd minute, supported by his placing companion Fedor Cernych, who arrange the supply for the Greek marksman contained in the field, which he slotted in with ease.

That was, nevertheless, preceded with the Mariners regaining their lead courtesy of Sadiku within the sixtieth minute. Dimitrios Petratos launched in a robust free-kick from close to the midway mark. It was directed to Manvir Singh inside a crowded field.

Manvir confirmed good alertness to make a headed go to Sadiku, who slotted the ball into the again of the web to bag his brace.

Petratos had gotten a grip over the sport by then. His deadly set-piece deliveries sprung into motion eight minutes later, when a nook kick to Deepak Tangri was headed in house by the midfielder to get better the one-purpose lead.

Striker Jason Cummings had come near getting his identify on the scoresheet a few instances earlier than, however his efforts lastly fructified within the 97th minute of the match, drilling in an effort albeit a scrambled one to additional lengthen the lead of the Mariners.

However, in what’s a testomony to the indomitable angle of the Blasters at house, Diamantakos joined arms with Emmanuel Justine to capitalise on a cross by the latter and pull a purpose again two minutes later.

Unfortunately, it was a bit too late for the house aspect to get any factors out of the competition. PTI AH AH APA APA

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