Mohun Bagan concede first home defeat at AFC Cup vs Maldives outfit

Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) Mohun Bagan fielded a second rung side were today conceded their first home defeat at AFC Cup in Group E when Maziya Sports and Recreation’s first half goal was enough to be decider at Rabindra Sarobar Stadium here
Striker Mohamed Umair found the far-post as Bagan defender Kinshuk Debnath failed to stop the visiting scorer in the 34th minute as Ali Samooh pave the ball to his path in the solitary goal result.
Bagan coach Sanjay Sen, perhaps looking for second I-League title this week in three years barring Jeje Lalpekhlua rested all for this week IL match against Aizawl FC in away play.
Mohun Bagan had 10 changes from their last game.
Only Jeje Lalpekhlua was starting from their 1-0 win at Minerva Punjab FC in domestic league.
All of their resources are concerned towards the I-League game on Saturday against Aizawl FC- the potential title decider and it’s basically a second string lineup they have fielded. UNI