Durand Cup 2023: ‘Cheater Mohun Bagan!' East Bengal fans react after controversial penalty call in semis

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Mohun Bagan received a penalty in the vital stages of the game, sparking a firestorm of discussion among spectators, players, and analysts alike. The penalty allowed their striker Jason Cummings to equalise the score before halftime as Armando Sadikou eventually came off the bench to seal the win for the home side in the second half in a 2-1 win.

The Green and Maroon supporters were overjoyed since they considered it as a deserved reward for their team's efforts. They claimed that the FC Goa defender's challenge was careless since it blocked the Mohun Bagan player's route and ruined a clear chance to score.

As FC Goa fiercely objected to the judgement, saying it was a soft call and that the Mohun Bagan player had exaggerated the collision, the issue grew. When the penalty was converted, the momentum swung in Mohun Bagan's favour. The referee's decision-making was under close examination, and feelings were high.

East Bengal fans' response to the penalty given in the Mohun Bagan vs FC Goa game has been a range of feelings, from scepticism to empathy, all motivated by the special setting of the Kolkata football rivalry.

While East Bengal fans often root for any side that faces Mohun Bagan, they are also aware of the difficulties in making such a choice. The penalty given to FC Goa surely had an impact on the result of the game and may have had an impact on the outcome. This has caused many East Bengal fans to carefully examine the judgement, with some raising concerns.

By defeating FC Goa 2-1, Mohun Bagan Super Giant advances to the Durand Cup 2023 final. In the championship game, the Mariners will take on East Bengal (The Torchbearers). For the first time since 2004, both clubs will square off in the Durand Cup final.

The East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan SG, Durand Cup 2023 Final match will be held on Sunday, September 3, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. The scheduled time for the match is 4 PM IST.