Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Mohun Bagan fans were left heartbroken as their beloved team suffered a shocking defeat in the Durand Cup final at the Salt Lake Stadium yesterday. Despite taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half, NorthEast United staged a stunning comeback, equalising 2-2 and ultimately winning 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The hero of the shootout was Gurmeet Singh, who saved attempts from both Liston Colaco and Subhasish Bose, allowing the Highlanders to lift their first-ever major title. The final result left Bagan supporters stunned and disappointed, as their team failed to defend the title. However, it was not…

The stage is set at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata as Mohun Bagan Super Giant face NorthEast United in the Durand Cup final on Saturday. The Highlanders are eager to claim their first-ever major title, while the Mariners are aiming for an 18th Durand Cup victory in front of their home crowd. Head-to-Head In their last 10 meetings across all competitions, Mohun Bagan have clearly dominated NorthEast United with seven wins, two losses, and a draw. Interestingly, this will be their first clash in a Durand Cup fixture. However, in five previous away fixtures against Bagan, the Highlanders have…

Snehasis Mukherjee Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are on the verge of clinching back-to-back Durand Cup titles as they prepare to face Northeast United in the final at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. However, the player who has garnered the most attention from the green-and-maroon camp is not a foreigner or a World Cup star but goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. Kaith’s heroics in penalty shootouts in the quarter-final and semi-final were instrumental in securing Bagan’s place in the final. In the semi-final against Bengaluru FC, he faced off against his India teammate Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who has been the national team’s…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) continued their quest for a record-breaking 18th Durand Cup title by edging past Bengaluru FC (BFC) in a dramatic penalty shootout at Salt Lake Stadium. After a 2-2 draw in regulation time in the semi-final, Vishal Kaith delivered another heroic performance as MBSG triumphed 4-3 in the shootout. Though there were no tifos in the stadium, MBSG fan groups displayed banners to show their support. Jose Molina fielded his strongest possible XI, giving Dimitri Petratos a chance to shine. Lalengmawia Ralte and Anirudh Thapa were tasked with winning the midfield battles in a back-three…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and Bengaluru FC (BFC) will clash for a spot in the Durand Cup final when they face off tomorrow in the second semi-final at the historic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Both sides are unbeaten in the tournament, but the Blues have shown greater dominance and cohesion compared to the Mariners as they approach this highly anticipated encounter. Journey So Far BFC Bengaluru FC topped Group B by winning all three of their matches. They secured victories against the Indian Navy (4-0), Inter Kashi (3-0), and Mohammedan SC (3-2). In the quarter-finals, they edged out…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are gearing up to face Punjab FC tomorrow at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur in the third quarterfinal of the ongoing Durand Cup. The defending champions last played on August 8, as their scheduled derby against arch-rivals East Bengal was cancelled due to the ongoing unrest in Kolkata. Punjab FC, on the other hand, played their last group stage match on August 11. After a lengthy break, both teams are returning to action, with one set to lose their unbeaten streak in this tournament. Journey So Far MBSG The Kolkata giants opened their…

East Bengal Football Club (EBFC) suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Altyn Asyr FC of Turkmenistan in the preliminary stage of the inaugural AFC Champions League Two. The match began on a good note for the red-and-gold brigade, with Mohammad Rakip delivering a precise ball into the box in the third minute, but the Altyn defenders successfully kept it from reaching the goal. The intensity escalated, and the home team broke the deadlock in the seventh minute. Nandhakumar Sekar sent an excellent cross from the left flank that David Lalhlansanga headed towards goal, only to have it saved by the…

East Bengal Football Club (EBFC) are preparing to face Altyn Asyr FC from Turkmenistan in a preliminary stage match of the inaugural AFC Champions League Two on August 14, 2024. The game will take place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, with both teams vying for a spot in the ACL Two group stage from the West Zone. East Bengal have had a strong start to their season, having assembled a formidable squad featuring prominent names like Jeakson Singh, Dimitrios Diamantakos, and Mahdi Talal. Recently, they further strengthened their lineup by signing Indian defender Anwar Ali from their…

The final day of the Paris 2024 Olympics has arrived, with India concluding their campaign with six medals. However, there is still anticipation surrounding Vinesh Phogat’s final decision, which could potentially add another medal to the tally. Meanwhile, former Indian shooter and 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has elevated India’s presence at the Olympics by receiving a prestigious honour in Paris—the Olympic Order. After receiving this esteemed award, Bindra had a brief conversation with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar. Here are some highlights from their discussion. You have been bestowed with the Olympic Order. First thoughts? – Well, it…

Boria Majumdar and RevSportz staff Neeraj Chopra secured India’s first silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing just behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem in the Men’s Javelin event. Following his gold medal triumph in Tokyo, this marked his second consecutive Olympic medal. Many now regard him as one of the greatest athletes in India’s history. In a discussion at Omega House in Paris, Neeraj spoke with RevSportz’s Editor-in-Chief, Boria Majumdar, and other correspondents, sharing insights on his experiences, key lessons, rivalry with Nadeem, and more. Here are some highlights from the conversation. To Boria Majumdar From where do you manage…