Mohun Bagan Advances To Durand Cup 2026 Semifinal After Penalty Shootout Win
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports, Indian Express
Mohun Bagan Super Giant advanced to the Durand Cup 2026 semifinal after defeating Jamshedpur FC 9-8 in a penalty shootout at the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata on Monday. The quarterfinal match had ended 1-1 following regulation time before goalkeeper Vishal Kaith saved Jamshedpur's ninth penalty attempt. Abhi Meitei then converted the decisive spot-kick to secure the victory for the Mariners. Mohun Bagan will face the winner of the quarterfinal between defending champion NorthEast United FC and Shillong Lajong FC in the next round.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Mohun Bagan in contention for the Durand Cup 2026 title and sets up a crucial semifinal clash in Shillong.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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