The 2024 Durand Cup has reached the semi-final stage, and it's an exciting face-off between Indian Super League giants Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC. Both teams will be vying for a spot in the grand finale and will need to bring their A-game to the table. With home advantage, Mohun Bagan will look to assert their attacking prowess, while Bengaluru FC will have to be defensively strong and clinical in front of goal to come out on top. A fiercely competitive game is on the cards in this heavyweight clash.
The 2024 Durand Cup has reached the semi-final stage, with two of India's most decorated clubs, Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC, set to face off for a spot in the grand finale.
Background:
The Durand Cup, established in 1888, is the second oldest football tournament in the world, after the FA Cup. It is a prestigious knockout competition that brings together top clubs from India and beyond. This year, the tournament is being hosted by Mohun Bagan at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Match Details:
Mohun Bagan will enter the semi-final with a slight advantage, having finished at the top of Group A in the group stage. They will also enjoy the support of their home crowd in Kolkata. Bengaluru FC, meanwhile, finished second in Group B and will be looking to upset the hosts.
The match is scheduled to take place on September 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM IST.
Preview:
Mohun Bagan, led by coach Juan Ferrando, will be relying on their attacking prowess to overcome Bengaluru FC. The Kolkata giants have a strong forward line led by Brazilian striker Carl McHugh, who has been in impressive form during the tournament.
Bengaluru FC, under the guidance of coach Simon Grayson, will need to be defensively strong and clinical in front of goal to come out on top. The Blues have a solid defense led by Indian international Sandesh Jhingan, but they will need to rely on their attacking players, such as Sunil Chhetri and Prince Ibara, to create and convert chances.
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