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Mohammedan SC becomes the first team to face relegation in ISL

Mohammedan SC becomes the first team to face relegation in ISL

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Mohammedan SC became the first team to face relegation in the Indian Super League after a 0-4 defeat to Mumbai City FC in their penultimate game of the season. The Black Panthers have had a forgettable season, managing just 3 points so far in 12 games and facing relegation after two seasons in the ISL. The Kolkata-based club failed to win a single match this season, registering just 3 draws and 9 defeats. They will face Northeast United in their final game of the season on 19th May. The Islanders set the tone immediately, winning a corner straight from the kick-off and capitalising. Zothanpuia delivered an inviting ball into the box, which was met by Sahil Panwar, who flicked it past goalkeeper Padam Chettri to open the scoring and register his first-ever Indian Super League goal. The Islanders doubled their lead in the 8th minute following a well-worked move which began with a long ball from defence. Vikram received the ball and played it to Zothanpuia, who combined with Jorge Ortiz for a smooth one-two …

Mohammedan faces ISL axe as FSDL issues ultimatum over financial irregularities

Mohammedan faces ISL axe as FSDL issues ultimatum over financial irregularities

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Mohammedan Sporting’s place in the Indian Super League (ISL) hangs in the balance after Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) issued a stern warning to the club over financial non-compliance and unresolved investor disputes. The historic Kolkata-based club, which made its ISL debut last season but finished bottom of the table, has been asked to provide a detailed plan to secure a replacement investor and submit a full statement of outstanding dues by April 11. Failure to meet these requirements could lead to the termination of their participation in the league. In a letter dated April 4, FSDL raised concerns after two major investors – Gurugram-based Bunker Hill Sports and Kolkata’s Shrachi Group – considered pulling out due to unresolved shareholding issues. Both entities claim that despite investing significant sums into the club, they have not received the agreed-upon stakes. “After three years of investment, Deepak Singh of Bunker Hill still holds no official share. It’s the same story for us after 18 months,” Rahul Todi, chairman of the Shrachi Group, said. “We have no locus …

Punjab FC shares spoils with Mohammedan- Talking points

Punjab FC shares spoils with Mohammedan- Talking points

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Mohammedan SC ended their debut Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season without a single home win after playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Punjab FC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. Despite being two goals down at one point, the home side produced a remarkable second-half comeback, courtesy of goals from Marc Schmerböck and Robi Hansda. Punjab FC, on the other hand, wrapped up their season with 28 points from 24 games, finishing mid-table. The draw, however, leaves Mohammedan SC with just 13 points and no home victories throughout their campaign. Here are the five major talking points from the match. 1. Mohammedan SC’s Disastrous Home Record Ends Season on a Low Mohammedan SC’s debut ISL campaign will be remembered for their poor home performances. Despite playing 12 home matches, they failed to secure a single victory, registering only 13 points in 24 games throughout the season. The club’s inability to make their home ground a fortress significantly impacted their standings. The 2-2 draw against Punjab FC perfectly summed up their campaign — promising …

FC Goa keep up the momentum with victory over Mohammedan SC

FC Goa keep up the momentum with victory over Mohammedan SC

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FC Goa defeated Mohammedan SC by 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Tuesday night. The Gaurs have now moved to 48 points in 23 games, winning 14 games and drawing on six instances. They have already qualified for the semi-finals alongside Mohun Bagan Super Giant and will not have to engage in the single-legged eliminator. Here are the talking points. 56% of the possession FC Goa controlled the proceedings from the start, holding 56% of the possession, completing 84% of their passes, taking five shots on target, and making 20 crosses too. The Gaurs were exploring creating gateways inside the Mohammedan SC defence through their ability to initiate quick passing sequences down the middle with Boris Singh chipping in a cross for the onrushing Rowllin Borges inside the six-yard box in the sixth minute. Borges headed the effort on target but Padam Chhetri made a formidable save to stop the ball from barging into the net. Dejan Drazic sparked the maiden breakthrough in the contest …

Odisha FC playoff hopes dented after stalemate against Mohammedan SC- Talking points

Odisha FC playoff hopes dented after stalemate against Mohammedan SC- Talking points

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Odisha FC’s aspirations for a top-six finish suffered a major blow as they failed to break down a resolute Mohammedan SC defense, settling for a frustrating 0-0 draw at the Kalinga Stadium. The result leaves Odisha in seventh place with 30 points from 23 games, trailing Mumbai City FC by two points, who have two games in hand. Here are the top five talking points from the match. #5 – Amrinder Singh reaches 50 clean sheets in ISL Odisha FC’s goalkeeper Amrinder Singh achieved a significant milestone by becoming the third player in ISL history to record 50 clean sheets, joining Vishal Kaith and Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Amrinder made crucial saves, particularly in the second half, when Mohammedan SC threatened to break the deadlock. His consistency remains one of Odisha’s key strengths, but the lack of attacking support wasted his efforts. #4 – Odisha FC’s offensive struggles continue The Juggernauts had a promising start with Diego Mauricio getting an early chance, but the Brazilian forward’s finishing let them down. Throughout the match, Odisha lacked cutting-edge …

Khalid’s Jamshedpur sink Mohammedan SC- Talking points

Khalid’s Jamshedpur sink Mohammedan SC- Talking points

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Jamshedpur FC continued their impressive Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over Mohammedan SC at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, on Thursday. The victory saw them complete a league double over their opponents and move up to 37 points from 21 games, trailing second-placed FC Goa by just two points. With the Gaurs having a game in hand, Jamshedpur FC needed this crucial victory to stay in the hunt for a higher finish in the league standings. The Red Miners’ attacking intensity was on full display as they dominated possession and outshot their rivals, leading to well-deserved goals from Ritwik Das and Nikhil Barla. Here are the five key talking points from the game: #5 Jamshedpur FC’s early attacking intent From the very first whistle, Jamshedpur FC asserted their dominance with aggressive forward play. Their quick transition into attack saw them enter the Mohammedan SC penalty area within the first two minutes. Imran Khan was particularly instrumental in setting the tempo, as his early pass to Jordan Murray almost …

East Bengal gets the better of Mohammedan SC – Talking Points

East Bengal gets the better of Mohammedan SC – Talking Points

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East Bengal FC defeated Mohammedan SC by 3-1 in their 2024-25 Indian Super League clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Sunday. East Bengal were clinical in converting their chances, scoring off three out of the six shots that they took on target. They held only 42.2% of the possession in the game, but efficiency in the final third got them the three points. They now has 21 points from 20 games and placed 11th in the table now. Here are the talking points from the match: Good start for East Bengal Vishnu Puthiya got East Bengal off the blocks in the fifth minute with a teasing effort, where he picked the ball up from Raphael Messi Bouli on the left side of the box. Having enough time to take an accurate shot, Vishnu couldn’t direct it on target and instead hammered the ball high and wide to the left of the goal. Franca returned the favour on the other end in the eighth minute, engaging in a quick sequence with Joe Zoherliana, …

Hyderabad FC beat Mohammedan, secure fourth win of the season- Talking points

Hyderabad FC beat Mohammedan, secure fourth win of the season- Talking points

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Hyderabad FC defeated Mohammedan SC by 3-1 in their 2024-25 Indian Super League clash at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Saturday. This was the fourth win of the campaign for Hyderabad FC, who climbed to 16 points as a result of this triumph. Mohammedan SC had Alexis Gomez marshalling the offensive charge for them by surging down the right side of the Hyderabad FC 18-yard box with sheer pace and a fine control over the ball in the opening couple of exchanges of the game. In a pocket of space from where he could have either squared up a delivery of taken more time on a shot, Gomez’s eventual effort was misdirected since it ended high and wide to the right in the eighth minute. Interestingly, Gomez began the second half with equal precision and industriousness to make a move happen in the final third. Dazzling into the centre of the box upon receiving a ball from Franca, Gomez’s shot met an immediate block, after Joe Zoherlina had endured a similar fate, courtesy of …

Mohammedan Sporting’s head coach quits, investor claims he will stay | Football News

Mohammedan Sporting’s head coach quits, investor claims he will stay | Football News

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Jan 29, 2025 11:19 PM IST Former Russia international Chernyshov resigned on Wednesday saying he had not been paid for three months Kolkata: Mohammedan Sporting’s investor claimed to have convinced head coach Andrey Chernyshov to stay after the Russian resigned on Wednesday saying he had not been paid for three months. “The coach resigned but we have got him to change his mind,” said Dipak Singh, director BunkerHill Sports, the club’s investor since 2020. Mohammedan Sporting Club (in black) players in action against Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League in Kolkata in November, 2024. (PTI) The former Soviet Union and Russia international though will not be present for Mohammedan Sporting’s next two matches, against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday and away to Hyderabad FC on February 8. “He wanted some time off to be with his family,” said Singh. Assistant Meharjuddin Wadoo would be in charge, he said. The players have been assured that the club will start clearing salaries from next week, said Singh. He met with footballers and staff on Wednesday …

Mohammedan SC Coach Chernyshov resigns over unpaid salary

Mohammedan SC Coach Chernyshov resigns over unpaid salary

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Mohammedan SC coach Andrey Chernyshov has stepped down from his position, citing unpaid wages for three months. However, club investor Bunkerhill has yet to formally accept his resignation and is keen on discussions to resolve the issue. Chernyshov, who led Mohammedan to their I-League triumph and subsequent ISL promotion, announced his resignation on social media. Speaking about his decision, the Russian coach stated, “I am forced to resign. As a professional, it is impossible to continue working without receiving my salary for three months.” His departure has sparked controversy, with Mohammedan Club Executive President Kamaruddin Ahmed expressing his frustration. He revealed that Chernyshov had submitted his resignation letter 15 days ago, which was forwarded to FIFA and the club’s investors, Bunkerhill and Srachchi. Deepak Kumar Singh, the head of Bunkerhill, acknowledged receiving Chernyshov’s resignation but emphasized that it had not been officially accepted yet. “We plan to meet with him and try to convince him to stay,” Singh stated told Sangbad Pratidin. Despite leading the team to ISL qualification, Chernyshov’s tenure this season has been …