Preparation time: MBSG gamers shall be eager on choosing up all three factors towards Maziya.
| Photograph Credit score: DEBASISH BHADURI
The reigning Indian Tremendous League champion Mohun Bagan Tremendous Large shall be getting into the second spherical of the AFC Cup group-D league fixtures having fun with the shape and confidence of profitable its final 5 outings when it takes on the challenger from Maldives, Maziya Sports activities and Recreation Membership, at its house within the Salt Lake Stadium right here on Monday.
The Maziya problem comes after Mohun Bagan had outlasted a preventing Bengaluru FC by a solitary aim on the similar venue in an ISL match barely 4 days in the past.
All-round efficiency
The host shall be seeking to swap over to the continental competitors counting on the effectivity of its assault and the doggedness of its defence. The identical is mirrored in its efficiency within the final 5 matches the place it scored 14 targets and conceded simply three whereas holding two clear sheets.
Mohun Bagan blanked Odisha FC 4-0 on the latter’s house within the first spherical of the AFC Cup group league and shall be banking on the nice coordination of its international and home gamers to get previous Maziya S&RC.
The Maldives Tremendous Cup winner additionally presents robust credentials having overwhelmed the Bangladesh large Bashundhara Kings 3-1 within the first spherical in Dhaka.
With the AFC Cup laws permitting six foreigners on the sector, each groups shall be relying quite a bit on the shape and advantage of their worldwide recruits. With solely the winner of the group progressing to the inter-zone semifinals, the competition is predicted to be fairly eager as either side look to clinch factors and strengthen their declare.
Kick-off: 7.30 p.m.
