Mohun Bagan SG are in the finals of the Durand Cup for a second year in a row. They defeated Bengaluru FC 3-4 on penalties in the semifinal to set up a clash with NorthEast United in the 2024 final.
The two teams could not be separated in open play, and the game ended 2-2. With no extra time involved, the match directly went to penalties, and Vishal Kaith was able to help his side earn a high-stakes shootout win.
Mohun Bagan SG through to the finals of Durand Cup 2024
INTO THE FINALS! WHAT A WIN! #MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন pic.twitter.com/YIFkYwzDju
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) August 27, 2024
The Mariners had to dig deep to fight back from 2-0 down. After Sunil Chhetri gave his side the lead from the spot, Vinith Venkatesh doubled the Blues’ lead shortly into the second half. However, the visitors were unable to hold on to their lead.
Dimi Petratos made it 2-1 from the penalty spot with just over 20 minutes to play. And in the 84th minute, Anirudh Thapa equalised for the home team to send the game to penalties. Although Greg Stewart had his penalty saved, two saves from Kaith in the shootout ensured that they won the game.
Now, it remains to be seen if they can win the historic trophy for the second season in a row to start their campaign on a high.
