Mohun Bagan SG vs Roundglass Punjab FC, Durand Cup 2023: Preview, Team News, Live Streaming

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ISL Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on newly promoted ISL side Roundglass Punjab FC in a crucial Durand Cup 2023 encounter on Monday (August 7).

There are enough names in the 26-member Roundglass Punjab FC squad headed by Greek coach Staikos Vergetis, who can ruffle the feathers of Mohun Bagan Super Giant, who in turn were not quite challenged in their first game against the Bangladesh Army Football team.

Upfront they have a goal machine in Luka Majcen, the Slovenian poacher who has over 50 goals in his four-season India stint across clubs so far. Other names like Leon Augustine, Amarjit Kiyam and Nepalese Kiran Limbu in goal, have been proven performers.

Luka, who is also captaining the side seemed aware of his side's strengths when he said ahead of the game, "We are looking forward for the game tomorrow. We have a balanced team of players from the last season as well as quite a few exciting new players. We know we are playing against a big club and though we respect our opponent we will go strong with our plans. It is pretty early in the season, so we'd want to see where we stand and evaluate the things, we need to improve for the long season ahead."

"Our plan is to present one team with a lot of defensive cohesion, a team that will be compact to avoid any possible chances from the opponent. At the same time, we are working on our offensive transitions to have a competitive game against a very strong side in Mohun Bagan," said coach Vergetis, giving an insight into the thinking in the squad.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant on the other hand have been playing pleasing football across the sides they have been fielding in multiple tournaments that they are engaged in currently and their young talent is enviable.

The performance, with only three first-team players upfront in the first game of this tournament, was nothing short of champagne and clinical. They would also look to be comfortably placed on the table ahead of their Kolkata derby game up next in the tournament.

Under the circumstances, it would boil down to belief and that Roundglass Punjab have shown in abundance during their winning I-League campaign. A competitive game of football is in the offing.

Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC Live Streaming and Telecast

The match between Mohun Bagan SG and Punjab FC will be telecast live on Sony Sports TEN 2 from 6 pm IST on Monday. The match can be live streamed through the Sony LIV app and website.