Mohun Bagan Tremendous Giants scripted an ideal revenge on NorthEast United, finishing an exciting 3-2 comeback victory within the Indian Tremendous League (ISL) on September 23 on the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The match between the defending Protect champions and the up-and-rising NorthEast United delivered top-of-the-line end-to-end thrillers of the season, dwelling as much as its excessive anticipation.
Defying expectations, NorthEast United struck first with a long-range screamer from Mohammed Ali Bemammer in simply the 4th minute, leaving Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith helpless regardless of a diving effort. The Mariners, nonetheless, rapidly bounced again and restored parity inside six minutes. Dippendu Biswas headed previous NorthEast’s Gurmeet Singh, bringing the sport stage at 1-1.
The thrill continued as NorthEast’s Moroccan participant Alaeddine Ajaraie discovered the web with a superb strike within the twenty fourth minute, restoring his facet’s lead. Mohun Bagan entered the second half decided, with coach Jose Molina’s workforce pushing laborious for an equalizer. It lastly got here within the 62nd minute when skipper Shubhashish Bose scored amidst controversy. Gurmeet Singh fumbled a gliding strike, and Bose took benefit, kicking the ball away from the NorthEast goalkeeper’s unfastened grip. NorthEast gamers protested, however the aim stood, intensifying the drama.
The sport’s deciding second arrived within the 87th minute when super-sub Jason Cummings netted a chic first-time strike previous Gurmeet Singh, securing three essential factors for Mohun Bagan.
Whereas there might be ongoing debates about whether or not Bose’s aim ought to have been allowed, Mohun Bagan’s character and willpower shone via. After drawing their season opener in opposition to arch-rivals Mumbai Metropolis FC, the Mariners showcased immense resilience to struggle again and declare their first win of the season.