ISL 2024-25: Mohun Bagan SG Clinch Historic League Double with 2-1 extra time win over Bengaluru FC

 



Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) capped off a dream season by securing the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Jamie Maclaren emerged the hero, netting the winner in extra time to help the Kolkata giants complete a remarkable League Double—having already secured the ISL Shield earlier this season.

This feat makes MBSG only the second club in ISL history, after Mumbai City FC in the 2020-21 season, to win both the Shield and the Cup in the same campaign. Remarkably, they also remained unbeaten at home throughout the season.

The home side made a lively start, urged on by a passionate crowd. Maclaren almost opened the scoring early on, but Bengaluru FC goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu pulled off a sharp save in the 9th minute. Anirudh Thapa continued to drive the hosts forward, but his effort from inside the box was blocked just in time.

Bengaluru responded with purpose midway through the first half. Alberto Noguera delivered a teasing ball for Sunil Chhetri, but the veteran striker couldn't finish. Edgar Mendez also saw a header saved by Vishal Kaith as both sides went into halftime goalless.

Bengaluru Take the Lead via an Own Goal

The second half sparked to life in the 49th minute when Bengaluru took the lead through an own goal by MBSG defender Alberto Rodriguez. Under pressure while trying to clear a cross from the right, Rodriguez inadvertently put the ball into his own net.

Just minutes later, MBSG nearly found the equaliser when Subhasish Bose won possession and set up Jason Cummings, whose left-footed strike forced another diving save from Sandhu.

Cummings Levels From the Spot

The breakthrough for MBSG finally came in the 72nd minute when Chinglensana Singh was penalized for a handball inside the box. Jason Cummings coolly converted the penalty, slotting the ball into the bottom left corner to make it 1-1.

As full-time approached, both sides pushed for a winner. Ashique Kuruniyan and Greg Stewart created late chances, but MBSG couldn’t find the back of the net, and the match headed into extra time.

Maclaren Seals the Deal in Extra Time

The decisive moment came in the 96th minute. With Bengaluru’s defence stretched under relentless pressure, Jamie Maclaren pounced on a loose ball inside the box and smashed it past Sandhu to give MBSG the lead. That strike proved enough as MBSG held firm to clinch a historic double and send their fans into wild celebrations.

It was a fitting end to a stellar season for Mohun Bagan SG—one that will be remembered for dominance, resilience, and a glorious home run.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Olympics24 : Julien Alfred of St Lucia becomes fastest woman on earth by winning 100 mtrs

Image
  Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred did wonders to put her country in the Olympics map by beconing the fastest woman on earth . Before the semi-finals, when Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew, everyone thought Sha'Carri Richardson would easily win the gold. She was expected to become the world's fastest woman. However, Sha'Carri disappointed. St. Lucia's Julien Alfred won the gold in the women's 100 meters at the Olympics, finishing in 10.72 seconds. Sha'Carri secured the silver by finishing second, while America's Melissa Jefferson took bronze. The event was delayed slightly due to rain before the race. Despite the wet track, Julien seemed unaffected. She took the lead right from the start and maintained it until the end. Despite her efforts, Sha'Carri couldn't catch up. Julien set a national record by finishing in 10.72 seconds. Her celebration after winning gold showed how significant this victory was for her and her country. Sha'Car...
Read more

Olympics24 : China dominates TT with 5th consecutive title , France retain volleyball gold , some other event results

Image
  China successfully defended their Golds medal in the men’s table tennis team event with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Sweden at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. This marks their fifth title in the men’s team event, a competition they have dominated since its debut at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008. Host nation France secured the Olympic TT bronze in the men’s event by defeating Japan 3-2. In the women’s table tennis competition, China continued their dominance by winning their fifth consecutive gold medal with a 3-0 victory over Japan. This victory also marked China’s historic 300th Olympic gold medal. Japan took home the silver, while Korea Republic earned the bronze, their first medal in the team event since 2008. In badminton, Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen successfully defended his men’s singles Olympic gold, defeating Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight sets. Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia won the bronze after a three-set victory over India’s Lakshya Sen. Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin of C...
Read more

Olympics24 : Ten men India edge out Britain in tie breaker to storm into hockey SF

Image
  India reached the Olympic hockey semifinals by defeating Britain in a shootout. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, leading to a shootout where India won 4-2. India played with ten players for 42 minutes to secure the victory. In the semifinals, India will face the winner of the Germany-Argentina match. A win in Tuesday's match will ensure a silver medal for last time's bronze winners at the Paris Olympics. Following the advice of video umpire , Indian defender Amit Rohidas was shown a red card in the fourth minute of the second quarter for unintentional stick contact with a British player’s head. Video umpire Goyentzen suggested it was intentional, and South African field umpire Sean Rapaport recommended a red card, resulting in India playing the rest of the match with ten players. This is the first red card issued in this Olympic hockey tournament. Despite this, India remained undeterred. Coach Craig Fulton adjusted the strategy after going down to ten players. Captain ...
Read more