New Delhi: Kalighat put on an energetic performance, making things difficult for Mohun Bagan, who were unable to play free football for the first time this season. Kalighat’s defenders were the stars of the day, keeping Suhail Bhat and Nongdomba Naorem at the bay.
Suhail Bhat equalises for Mohun Bagan
After Karang Murum put Kalighat ahead, Suhail Bhat equalised from the late penalty in the first half to seal Mohun Bagan’s first draw of the Calcutta Football League (CFL) season.
Kalighat gets most of free kicks
Kalighat got indirect free-kick opportunity about 40 yards from goal, and Koustav’s shot went too deep and the ball went away from the goal post (5′). Kalighat won another free kick, from the left side (8′).
Karan Chand Murmu hands Kalighat first breakthrough
Kalighat got their first breakthrough when as Karan Chand Murmu diverted the goalkeeper and took the lead of 1-0.
Suhail converted a penalty to restore parity in the game. Kashmir boy’s shot smashed the top right corner while the keeper can’t made a move.
First half ended on 1-1
Referee Surajit Das blew the half-time whistle after Mohun Bagan finished the first half as Suhail equalizer from the penalty spot. Three minutes of stoppage time came after the goal as Bagan scored well with a corner kick.
Kalighat defenders give tough fight
After first-half Kalighat defender gave tough fight to the Indian Super League (ISL) champions. The referee blew the final whistle and Mohun Bagan finally ended their campaign at 1-1 draw against Kalighat MS. The result ties Mohun Bagan for the second spot with Peerless at 10 points each. Bagan are still ahead on better goal difference.
