ATK Mohun Bagan advance to the Inter-Zonal Semifinals after thrashing Maziya: AFC Cup 2022 Group Stage

ATK Mohun Bagan advance to the Inter-Zonal Semifinals after thrashing Maziya: After an early setback against Gokulam Kerala, ATK Mohun Bagan pick up two comprehensive victories to book their spot in the Inter-zonal semifinal of AFC Cup 2022. The final match of AFC Cup 2022 Group D saw the Mariners smashing Maziya. The full-time scoreline read 5-2 in favor of the Mariners.

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Match Report:

The final day kicked off emphatically as Bashundhara Kings edged Gokulam Kerala in a nail-biting contest. Robson Robinho became the hero as his goal and an assist helped Basundhara to stay alive in the competition. For Basundhara Kings to advance, the Mariners needed to drop points. Meanwhile, the team from Kolkata has written their own script with a comprehensive victory over Maziya. Joni Kauko opened the scoring twenty-fifth minute to give an early lead. 18 minutes later, Joni Kauko once again scored and doubled the lead. In the closing minutes of the first half, Deepak Tangri’s sloppy backpass was capitalized by Stewart as he played it for Tana who gave the finishing touch. The Mariners held a narrow lead of 2-1 over Maziya at the break.

ATK Mohun Bagan Inter-Zonal Semifinals:

The Mariners resumed the second halATK Mohun nBaganf on the front foot as they scored two quick goals through Roy Krishna and Subhasish Bose within two minutes. Maziya players looked tired as the game progressed. In the 71st minute, Carl Mchugh scored from inside the box to extend their lead. Maziya had their consolation through Tana’s perfect header. So, the Mariners get all three points and advance to the Inter-Zonal semifinals via head-head results with Bashundhara Kings. So, The Mariners have advanced to the Inter-Zonal finals for the second year running. Lat time, they received a heavy defeat at the hands of Nasaf. So, let’s see if they can progress further or not.

FULLTIME SCORELINE: ATK Mohun Bagan 5-2 Maziya Sports and Recreation

Joni Kauo 25, 37, Tana 45, 73, Roy Krishna 56, Subhasish Bose 58, Carl Mchugh 73