Kolkata legends Mohammed SC began their Durand Cup marketing campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over defending champions FC Goa right here on Tuesday.
FC Goa shed their first blood when younger midfielder Muhammad Nebil gave his workforce an early lead with a counter assault.
The Black Panthers needed to wait till the second half to search out an equalizer, when 29-year-old Manipur ahead Pritam Singh equalized a pleasant cross from winger Sheikh Fayaz within the forty ninth minute.
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Buoyed by a vigorous house help, Mohammedan SC introduced on midfielder Faslu Rahman within the 78th minute of the sport, and the 27-year-old put the ball into the online and made MSC essential solely six minutes later.
Rahman additionally performed a key position within the third and remaining purpose as he assisted skipper Marcus Joseph within the 93rd minute, which sealed the deal and put the ultimate nail within the coffin.
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Mohammedans may have made it 4-1, however three of their gamers did not convert a sure shot right into a purpose within the 96th minute after a ruckus within the field from FC Goa.
With this win, the Black Panthers secured the all-important three factors and led the Group A desk.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
