ATK Mohun Bagan ease past Blue Star to set up a date with Abahani: AFC Cup 2022

ATK Mohun Bagan ease past Blue Star to set up a date with Abahani: ATK Mohun Bagan ease past Blue Star to set up a date with Abahani: Juan Ferrando’s men started their AFC Cup campaign with an emphatic victory over Blue Star SC. The brace from Manvir & Joni, a goal from David Williams helped Mariners to secure a comprehensive victory. The final scoreline was 5-0 in favor of ATK Mohun Bagan. Mariners will face Dhaka Abahani in a knockout match to book a spot in the group stage.

Joni Kauko opened the scoring in the 25th minute while Manvir scored three minutes later. In the 39th minute, Joni converted from the spot-kick to put the match beyond Blue star’s reach. 2nd Half goals by Manvir and Williams meant the scoreline was 5-0. So, the Mariners will take on Dhaka Abahani on the 19th of April at the YBK Saltlake Stadium at 7.30 PM.

We clash with Abahani Limited Dhaka on 19th April at 7 pm for a place in the #AFCCup2022 group stage! 💚♥️

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On the other hand, the winner of this match will join the Group D of AFC Cup 2022. There are already three clubs in that group. They are Gokulam Kerala from India, Basundhara Kings from Bangladesh, and Maziya Sports and Recreation from the Maldives. So, it will be fascinating to see those matches. Those matches will take place also at YBK Salt Lake stadium on 18th May, 21st May, and 24th May.

However, we have also seen a few protests from the fans. There were three-four Tiffos and banners.” We are supporters, not your customers“, Remove ATK, and “Ultras Never Quit” were present in the stands. So, this is all about the current situation of the mariners.