A last gasp winner by Bipin Singh (90+1') proved to be fatal for Andrey Cherynshov's men who bravely fought until the very end as their Durand Cup campaign came to an end while the Islanders became the first finalists of the Durand Cup 2022.
The Gaurs took the lead against Mohammedan SC in their opening match on Tuesday before a second-half blitzkrieg helped the Black Panthers take home the three points.
Muhammed Nemil opened the scoring with a beautiful outside-the-box finish (34') but three second-half goals from Pritam Singh (49'), Faslu Rahman (84'), and a stoppage-time goal from skipper Marcus Joseph (90+3') were enough to seal the deal for the night.
A leftback by trait, Manoj is a complete full-back who is effective at both ends of the field. He has gathered loads of experience in the I-League, having started his career with the East Bengal academy as a kid.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 13 (ANI): The date of May 14, 2022, is guaranteed to be a historic day in Indian football. Mohammedan SC, searching for their maiden I-League title, are up against Gokulam Kerala FC, who are aiming to become the first team to defend their crown.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 13 (ANI): For the sixth time in the last eight seasons of I-League, the trophy will be decided on the last matchday as Mohammedan SC take on Gokulam Kerala FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12 (ANI): Following the events of the penultimate round of the I-League 2021-22 Championship Stage, Mohammedan Sporting Club have been given an unexpected shot at snatching the title out of Gokulam Kerala's hands.
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Brandon Vanlalremdika notched up a brace as Mohammedan Sporting Club defeated Rajasthan United Football Club 2-0 on Tuesday in the I-League, here, at the Kalyani Stadium.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 9 (ANI): Mohammedan Sporting Club take on a strong Rajasthan United in the Championship Stage of I-League 2021-22 on Tuesday to put pressure on Gokulam Kerala as the Malabarians are on the brink of clinching back-to-back league titles.