Mohun Bagan, Classic FA Storm into RFDL Final Set for April 14

MUMBAI:  Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Classic FA registered resounding wins in their Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2024-25 semi-final matches against Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa respectively to set up a highly-anticipated final at the Reliance Corporate Park in Mumbai on April 14.

In the second semi-final, Classic FA registered a comfortable 3-0 win over FC Goa. Classic FA started the game on a strong foot and dominated the proceedings right from the get-go. At the half hour mark, the Manipuri outfit finally found their first breakthrough. Md. Arbash's corner kick resulted in a melee inside the box and the ball fell Punit Thangjam's feet who struck it first time to find the back of the net.

Before the Gaurs could find their feet back in the game, Md. Arbash delivered another impeccable delivery from the corner. This time, however, the ball's trajectory saw it land directly into the net, leaving the FC Goa goalkeeper helpless. Classic FA, thus, headed into the dressing room with a comfortable two-goal lead. The second half saw FC Goa push the Classic FA backline more into their own box. However, the young Gaurs lacked the final output, as the scoreline remained 2-0 in favour of Classic FA. In the 78th minute, the Manipur academy put the game to bed by scoring their third goal. Ningthoukhongjam Rishi Singh capitalised on a mistake from the FC Goa defence and went on to take a touch and beat the goalkeeper from the edge of the box.

Earlier Mohun Bagan Super Giant swept past Jamshedpur FC 5-1 in their crucial semi-final clash to move into the final. The Red Miners had taken a lead right in the beginning of the game via Bivan Jyoti Laskar. The forward took advantage of a poorly-cleared ball by the Mariners' defence and drove it in with his left foot to give his side the lead in the 13th minute.

However, Mohun Bagan were quick to bounce back from the early setback and took just five minutes to level the through Sahil Inamdar. Mohun Bagan Super Giant gained control over the game and never looked back. They went on to take the lead in the 22nd minute through Loitongbam Taison Singh. Serto Worneilen Kom (2) and Shibam Munda were the other scorers for Mohun Bagan.

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