Mohun Bagan Super Giants defeated Machindra FC to secure their spot in the playoffs in the AFC Cup 2023, Anwar Ali played a pivotal role.
Mohun Bagan Super Giants defeated Machindra FC to secure their spot in the playoffs in the AFC Cup 2023, Anwar Ali played a pivotal role. Machhindra FC of Nepal was defeated by Mohun Bagan Super Giants 3-1 in the Preliminary Round 2 of the 2023–24 AFC Cup. Along with the youthful Indian center, newly acquired players Anwar Ali and Jason Cummings scored their first goals for the Mariners. The veteran Australian striker rounded the keeper for a controlled finish, while the right-back scored two lofted headers from corner kicks. With 13 tries to none for their opponents, Mohun Bagan Super Giant controlled play for the all of the first half. Bishal Shrestha, the captain and keeper for Machindra FC, made a number of saves before eventually giving up a Hugo Boumous corner that was headed in by a bounding Anwar Ali in the 40th minute.Sahal Abdul Samad, another key player for the Mariners, appeared energetic in his debut appearance for the team and might have scored twice in ...