Mohun Bagan Advances to Durand Cup Final

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Bengaluru FC in regulation time and then clinched a 4-3 victory via a penalty shootout, securing their place in the final of the 133rd Durand Cup. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith was instrumental, making two crucial saves in the shootout against Halicharan Narzary and Aleksandar Jovanovic, helping the Mariners advance to their record 30th final appearance. The match saw goals from Sunil Chhetri and Vinith Venkatesh for Bengaluru, while Dimitri Petratos and Anirudh Thapa scored for Mohun Bagan. Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh, Liston Colaco, and Dimitri Petratos successfully converted their penalties for Mohun Bagan. Mohun Bagan will face NorthEast United FC in the final scheduled for Saturday.