Mohun Bagan Edges Past Kerala Blasters in Thrilling Encounter at Kaloor Stadium

Mohun Bagan emerged victorious in a high-scoring clash against Kerala Blasters at the Kaloor Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday night. The match ended 4-3 in favor of Mohun Bagan, with Jason Cummings scoring a crucial goal in the seventh minute of added time. The win keeps Mohun Bagan in the hunt for the ISL Shield, as they continue to put pressure on league leaders Mumbai City.

Antonio Lopez made strategic changes to the Mohun Bagan lineup, including dropping goalscorers Liston Colaco and Jason Cummings to the bench. The tactical adjustments paid off, with Armando Sadiku opening the scoring for Mohun Bagan in the 4th minute. Despite a spirited response from Kerala Blasters, including a goal from Vibin Mohanan, Mohun Bagan maintained their lead with goals from Sadiku and Deepak Tangri.

The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams pushing forward in search of goals. Dimitrios Diamantakos equalized for Kerala Blasters before Cummings and Diamontakos traded goals in the dying minutes of the game. Despite a late surge from Kerala Blasters, Mohun Bagan held on for a hard-fought victory.

Kerala Blasters coach Ivan Vukomanović praised his team’s performance but expressed disappointment at the defensive lapses that cost them the match. The Blasters are still in contention for a playoff spot, needing three points from their remaining fixtures to secure qualification.

Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan’s focus now shifts to their upcoming match against Chennaiyin after the international break. With the race for the ISL Shield heating up, every point is crucial for the Mariners as they look to challenge Mumbai City for the top spot in the league standings.

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