Liston Colaco's Stunning Brace Lifts Mohun Bagan to Victory in Durand Cup
Liston Colaco led Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in their Durand Cup opener. Despite being down to ten men, Mohun Bagan dominated with Colaco's early and late goals. Suhail Bhat added another, while Ashley Koli scored for Mohammedan Sporting. Colaco's decisive penalty sealed the win.
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In an electrifying start to their Durand Cup campaign, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched a 3-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting at the Salt Lake Stadium. Key player Liston Colaco netted a brilliant brace, propelling the team's performance under challenging circumstances.
The match took a dramatic turn when Mohun Bagan's Apuia was shown a red card in the 43rd minute. Despite this setback, the team held their ground with Colaco opening the scoring and young striker Suhail Bhat adding to the tally before unfortunately leaving due to an ankle injury.
Mohammedan Sporting managed a solitary goal through Ashley Koli, but Colaco's last-minute penalty cemented Mohun Bagan's victory. Interim coach Bastab Roy's guidance filled the void left by absent head coach Jose Molina, providing the team with a much-needed win following their recent derby loss.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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