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[ad_1] Mohun Bagan scripted a stunning second-half comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Abahani Limited Dhaka in the AFC Cup playoffs at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. The visitors impressed with their counter-attacking prowess in the first-half, capitalising on their swift breaks to create dangerous opportunities. Mario Lemos' tactics bore fruit in the 17th minute when their key marksman Cornelius Stewart benefitted from a goalkeeping howler by Vishal Kaith, to seize the opportunity against the run of play.A pivotal moment came in the 37th minute when Liston Colaco was tripped, leading to Jason Cummings' leftfooted penalty kick to bring the game on an even keel before the break.Having helmed their defence with perfection, the Iranian centre back Milad Sheikhi Soleimani turned...

[ad_1] Anwar Ali rose to the occasion with a double strike as Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame their derby debacle with a 3-1 win over Machhindra FC to confirm their South Zone playoff berth in the AFC Cup, in Kolkata on Wednesday. Mohun Bagan will face Abahani Limited Dhaka in their playoff fixture here on August 22. The Bangladesh outfit secured a 2-1 win over Club Eagles of Maldives in another preliminary round two clash on Wednesday.Ali, the India centre back, first utilised a Hugo Boumous corner in the 38th minute for a well-connected header into the far post to give the Mariners a hard-fought lead against the run of play.Mohun Bagan's high profile signing and Australian World Cupper Jason Cummings, who started for the first time this season, then doubled the lead in the 59th minute...