Kolkata: Looking for some silverware, Mohun Bagan started their IFA Shield campaign on a positive note, beating United Sikkim FC 1-0 in their opening group league encounter here on Sunday.
Kerala lad CS Sabeeth converted a flag-kick from Denson Devadas in the 27th minute to help the green and maroon brigade bag full points.
While Bagan thus earned three points from one outing, the Sikkim outfit are yet to log a point having fielded an unregistered player in their drawn game against Mohammedan Sporting.
Mohammedan made sure of their entry into the semifinals when they rallied to beat SK Jamal Dhanmundi from Bangladesh 2-1 in the group league match. Dhanmundi went ahead in the 41st minute through their striker Sony Nordi while medio Asim Biswas drew level for the home team in 58th minute. Mohammedan went ahead through Josimar five minutes before the final whistle. Mohammedan now led the group league table with six points from two wins and Bagan are second with thee points from a single outing. United Sikkim and Dhanmundi have zero. (PTI)
