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Mohun Bagan Clinches 31st CFL Title in Dramatic Comeback
20 Sep
Summary
- Mohun Bagan secured their 31st league title after an eight-year drought.
- Sahal Abdul Samad scored a brace with headers to inspire the comeback.
- The team won 3-2 against Mohammedan Sporting despite a red card.
Mohun Bagan has been crowned champions of the Calcutta Football League Premier Division, securing their 31st title. This significant victory marks their return to the top of the local league after an eight-year absence, with their last triumph being in 2018.
The decisive match against Mohammedan Sporting at the Barasat Stadium was a five-goal thriller. Mohun Bagan came from behind to win 3-2, demonstrating remarkable resilience. The team faced adversity when their goalkeeper, Deeprobhat Ghosh, received a red card in the 59th minute, leaving them with ten men.
India international Sahal Abdul Samad was the architect of the comeback, scoring two crucial headers in the 26th and 70th minutes. Mohammedan Sporting had initially taken the lead through Lalremsanga Fanai in the 42nd minute and extended it with a penalty from Mahitosh Roy in the 63rd minute.
However, Mohun Bagan's fighting spirit shone through. Sayan Banerjee, a young forward previously with East Bengal, scored the winning goal in the 74th minute, sealing the historic win. The victory ignited widespread celebrations among the club's devoted fanbase.
