Scenes of joy erupted at the SSA Stadium in Shillong, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, wherever Mohammedan Sporting defeated Shillong Lajong 2-1 to declare their maiden I-League title.
It was a challenging-fought match exactly where Mohammedan Sporting wanted a stage to safe the title, but Shillong Lajong gave it everything to consider and end their opponents. In the conclusion, having said that, two excellent aims by Alexis Nahuel Gomez and Evgenii Kozlov got them around the line.
The Black and White Brigade have been in the I-League ahead of, but winning the competition for the first time is a specific experience for every person related with the Kolkata club.
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The Black and White Brigade elevate their initially-ever I-League trophyโจ
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An exhausted, still cheerful Andrey Chernyshov, head coach of Mohammedan Sporting, mentioned immediately after the match, โThis is a historic moment for the club. We have experienced to battle for this situation all time extended and now have eventually attained the position of champions.
โMy players are worthy of all the credit. They are the ones who have fought tough every minute of the league. It was not an effortless title to earn by any stretch of the creativeness. Iโm thrilled to operate with this bunch of boys, and the club have supported us in such a fantastic way. Now we are reaping the benefits of all the tough do the job,โ stated Chernyshov.
โThis is the greatest day of my existence. I have gained other trophies as a player, but this is my best acquire as a coach,โ he reported.
Mohammedan Sporting have secured the I-League 2023-24 title with 1 match remaining, owning amassed an unassailable tally of 52 details from 23 matches Sreenidi Deccan, their closest rivals are on 44 details with two online games to perform.
With Mohammedan Sporting established to play their final match of the season at house towards Delhi FC, a bash environment is anticipated in Kolkata.
โRight now, all we want to do is to go again to Kolkata and play the very last recreation, and elevate the trophy in entrance of our supporters. They are entitled to it,โ said Chernyshov, shelving all strategies for subsequent time till soon after the celebrations.
Mohammedan Sporting goalkeeper Padam Chettri has played an integral function for his club, amassing 8 clean sheets in the year. The Mohammedan quantity just one expressed the teamโs drive to get the job done.
โWe are just so delighted that we won the league and the recreation today. Lajong are extremely challenging to engage in versus, but we confirmed how potent we are. Not only in this sport, but also in all the former matches as very well,โ he explained. โWe did all that was required of us, and I want to thank the fans of Mohammedan Sporting, and my relatives for their aid during the time