The sailing boat has encountered a slight setback. However, when the goal is larger, the most important thing is to go over every obstacle and proceed. Mariners are traveling to Delhi to face a spirited Punjab FC. If this match results in a point drop for Mohun Bagan, the league shield quest is virtually finished for this time.
Last Sunday, the Mariners' party at home was marred by a last-minute goal and Debjit's SAVEJITesque performance. Without Señor Habas, the team seemed sluggish, and their exhausted legs were insufficient to resist CFC. After a goal from Liston's pass to Kauko in the first half, Mohun Bagan appeared to slack off, and Chennai eventually took a 2-1 lead—which could've been more—in a ten-minute spell. Although, in the dying minutes, Dimitri equalised from a penalty, but Irfan, who capitalised on Bagan's entire squad moving forward and Vishal leading, scored from a counterattack to secure the victory for CFC.
Sahal, who got injured during the international break and wasn't able to be in the squad for the last match, is expected to be in the squad against PFC. Since there is no card issue in this match, every player is available. Now, all that remains is to wait and see if Gaffer Habas is well enough to travel before the team leaves early on the 5th to head to Delhi.
Working towards the next matchday! 💪#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন #ISL10 #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/TFhjTDvzyR
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 4, 2024
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On the other hand, with 21 points from 20 games, Staikos Vergetis and co. are vying for the final top six spot in an attempt to make their inaugural ISL season unforgettable. This Punjab team differs significantly from the side the Mariners faced in the first leg in terms of compactness, confidence, and combination. The attacking trio—Luka Majcen, Talal, and Wilmar Gil, who are often joined by Juan Mera as a substitute, create suffocating conditions for opponents' defenders. In their final two games in their fortress, though to be played closed-door, where they exert a great deal of pressure on the opposition, they will give it their all.
🚨 CLUB STATEMENT 🚨
— Punjab FC (@RGPunjabFC) April 4, 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the upcoming two home matches of Punjab FC will be played behind closed doors. No spectators will be allowed for both the matches.#PFC pic.twitter.com/e7wylcU5W1
The last meeting among these two teams resulted in a convincing 3-1 victory for the Mariners under Juan Ferrando. With Cummings opening the scoresheet, Dimitri and Manvir are the two who followed. Luka scored the solitary goal for PFC from a horrible back pass by Glan Martins.
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Let's roll...................
Last Five encounters between Mohun Bagan SG and Punjab FC
ISL 2023-24: MBSG 3-1 PFC
DURAND 2023: MBSG 2-0 PFC
I-LEAGUE 19/20 : MBSG 1-0 PFC
I-LEAGUE 19/10 : PFC 1-1 MBSG
I-LEAGUE 18/19 : MBSG 2-0 PFC
PREDICTION:
Punjab FC 1-3 Mohun Bagan Super GiantThe game is going to be a treat to eyes, we assume and a high scoring one in New Delhi. Hope the Mariners will seal it and strengthen their position in the table.
PREDICTED LINEUP:
Mohun Bagan: Vishal (GK), Subhasish Bose (C), Hector Yuste, Anwar Ali, Deepak Tangri, Anirudh Thapa, Joni Kauko, Liston Colaco, Manvir Singh, Dimitri Petratos, Jason Cummings.Punjab FC: Ravi Kumar (GK), Mohammad Salah, Dimitrios Chatziisaias, Suresh Meitei, Tekcham Abhishek Singh, Sahil Tavora, Bryce Miranda, Ricky Shabong, Madih Talal, Luka Majcen, Wilmar J. Gil
Kick Off: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
Live Stream: Sports 18 network (TV) VH1 India (TV) DD Bangla (TV) Colours Bangla (TV) Jio Cinema (India OTT Stream) One Football (International OTT Stream)
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