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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

A "post-derby-win" report!

Mohun Bagan yesterday posted their 5th win of 7 matches in the 2008-09 Calcutta Football League and thus cementing the top spot of the League table after the 1st leg with 16 points and the archrivals, East Bengal on 11 points from same number of matches, i.e seven.

With yesterday's win, Bagan extend their 6th straight wins in the Kolkata Derby at the Salt Lake Stadium, and the 7th consecutive derby win in the Kolkata League.

In 2005 CFL, Togolese striker, Gley Yao Rodrigoues brought in Mohun Bagan a single-goal derby win in each of the two legs.

In 2006, in the 1st leg, Bhaichung scored the solitary goal for Mohun Bagan against East Bengal and in the second leg, Guy Ndem scored for Bagan!

In 2007,opening encounter saw a dramatic scorline, 4-3 with Mohun Bagan winning it, thanks to Lalawmpuia, Barreto and a brace from Venkatesh while in the return leg, Barreto slapped East Bengal with his two goals making it 6-0 for Mohun Bagan agaisnt East Bengal in the CFL!

Yesterday, Lalawmpuiya with his twin goals, extended Mohun Bagan's tally to 7 wins in a row in the Calcutta Football League Derby!

On Sangram: The Keeper this season!
Sangram, has really come of age! Last season had been a nightmare for him. So much so, he had to be seated and Shilton Pal, the young goalie had to be trusted, who dinot fail to impress though. This year, again, Sangram has shown must confidence in his performance and undoubtedly, he has been Bagan's unsung hero in this season. With a permeable defence ahead of him, he has saved Bagan on a number of occasions in all the matches.

Sad demise of Madhusudhan Dolui
A weak at heart, Madhusudhan Dolui, yet Green and Maroon at heart, passed away during the Kolkata derby yesterday. A Mohun Bagan supporter to the core, Mr. Dolui was present at the Salt Lake Stadium and witnessed his team go down in the 18 minute. Bagan went into the half one goal down, and that to Mr. Dolui's heart seemed to much to bear. At 48, his heart could not take the pain and he was hospitalised as soon as possible by a few good Samaritans, but the doctors could not revive him, he died off heart-attack . He may not have lived to see Mohun Bagan win the match, but he has left us to fill that empty seat and root for our beloved club from the very core. On behalf of the million mariners, we lend a shoulder of condolence to his family and pray that may our friend, brother and fellow mariner rest in eternal peace!
Another unfortunate East Bengal fan suffered from heart attack in the stadium in the later half of the match and is admitted in ICCU and his condition is critical. We pray for his speedy recovery and may he be back with his near and dear ones soon...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

V.P.SATHAYN

THE UNSUNG HERO OF INDIAN FOOTBALL..
A TRIBUTE..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaB031Q_YOs

MOHUN BAGAN ATHLETIC CLUB-The National club of India

A Short History:

MOHUN BAGAN AC-The National club of India, the oldest Club in Asia,
was established on 15th August 1889 when India was up in arms against her collonial head, England.

Eversince its establishment the Club had been winning a lot of local leagues and cups but the moment of greatness that surpasses all came in the year 1911 when Mohun Bagan AC became the first Indian club/team to defeat the foreigners in their own game of football.

On 29th of July 1911 Mohun Bagan won the IFA shield beating East Yorkshire 2-1. Eversince there has been no stopping!

The club has won and keeps on winning many a laurel for the country! It has made our Nation Proud!

According to FIFA rankings, in Asia, Mohun Bagan is the 16th biggest team to have an avg. home crowd of 19,888. According to World standards, Mohun Bagan has been ranked of 127 much ahead of other big clubs like Udinese(Italy), Benfica(Portugal) and Fulham(England) to mention a few.

It is however,not an easy task to consolidate the history of a club which is more than 117 years old*...(read more...)

*For Further Info:Please visit The Offical site of MAC: History section please open in a New Window

Location: Kolkata Maidan
Colours:
Green and Maroon
Symbol: Sail Boat

Stadium: Mohun Bagan ground
Yuva Bharati Krirangan

MOHUN BAGAN AC- It's not just a club, it is an institution, a religion, a passion. LIVE IT...DIE FOR IT...

A Pictorial trip of the Mohun Bagan Ground!

Satellite Imagery of our Club Ground!*
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Images of Yuva Bharati Krirangan*
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Photos by: Soumyadeb Sinha
Photos by: Soumyadeb Sinha

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