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Get set for some seriously entertaining football updates! Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the reigning champs of the Indian Super League, totally rocked the stadium as they clashed with Nepal’s Machhindra FC in the AFC Cup 2023-24. Hold onto your seats, because the final score was an exciting 3-1 in favor of Mohun Bagan SG, earning them a sweet victory and a spot in the next round!



Imagine this: the electric atmosphere of Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was buzzing on a Wednesday. Our champs were all fired up after a slight hiccup against East Bengal in the Durand Cup. And guess what? They bounced back with a bang! This win secured their place in the South Asian playoff round, giving them a shot at shining in the AFC Cup group stage.



From the very first whistle, Mohun Bagan SG took control like true pros. Creating scoring opportunities? They were doing it with flair! The action began in the 17th minute, with Dimitrios Petratos nailing a penalty after Jason Cummings was fouled by Machhindra’s Rejin Subba inside the box.



But wait, there’s more! Jason Cummings wasn’t done showing off. He smashed in a header like a champ in the 34th minute, thanks to an awesome cross by Hugo Boumous. But hold your horses—Machhindra FC wasn’t ready to back down. They clawed their way back with a goal in the 42nd minute, as Andres Nia Tchounke found the net with a free-kick that gave Mohun Bagan’s goalie Vishal Kaith quite the challenge.



The second half was a wild ride, with Ayush Ghalan’s shot giving the post a good ol’ kiss. Talk about edge-of-your-seat stuff! But the real magic happened in the 78th minute. Sahal Abdul Samad curved in an unbelievable shot from outside the box, courtesy of a slick pass by Anirudh Thapa. Let’s just say the crowd went wild!



So there you have it, folks! Mohun Bagan SG ruled the field, securing their ticket to the next AFC Cup round. And guess what? This was their first-ever showdown with Machhindra FC. The Nepalese team fought their way in after a strong performance in Nepal’s top-tier league, but they met their match against our champs.



And the story doesn’t end here! Mohun Bagan SG isn’t stopping. They’ve got the Calcutta Football League Premier Division to tackle, but their eyes are locked on the AFC Cup prize. Remember their impressive runs in the previous AFC Cup seasons? Yep, they aced the group stage, but stumbled in the semi-finals. This time, they’re aiming for the ultimate win!



Hold onto your seats, folks, ’cause we’ve got more excitement headed your way! On August 23rd, Mohun Bagan SG is gonna face off against Bangladesh’s Abahani Limited Dhaka in a South Asian playoff brawl. Get ready, ’cause this showdown is gonna be one for the books! The champ walks away with a shiny ticket to the AFC Cup 2023-24 group stage, where they’ll be rubbing shoulders with Odisha FC, the Indian Super League champs who’ve already secured their spot. Time to get hyped for some seriously awesome football action!