Mohammedan Sporting started its one hundred and thirty fifth Durand Cup marketing campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Baghpat FC of Banaras on the Salt Lake Stadium right here on Monday.
Fardin Ali Molla gave the house aspect the lead within the twenty ninth minute, serving to Mohammedan take a solitary-goal benefit into halftime at the same time as Baghpat put up a disciplined defence.
The Kolkata outfit stepped up the strain after the break as substitute Lalremsanga Fanai doubled the lead within the 73rd minute following some attacking modifications made by coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo. Israfil Dewan added a 3rd within the eightieth minute, earlier than Fanai scored his second purpose within the 84th, ending off a protracted ball from goalkeeper Subhadip Pandit with a powerful solo run.
The outcome: Mohammedan Sporting 4 (Fardin Ali 29, Fanai 73 & 84, Israfil Dewan 80) bt Baghpat FC 0.
Printed – July 27, 2026 10:02 pm IST
