Rajasthan United beats mighty ATK Mohun Bagan

I-League side Rajasthan United past ATK Mohun Bagan by 3-2 scoreline at Saltlake stadium, Kolkata. ATK Mohun Bagan, the biggest name in Indian football, suffers defeat in their opening match in Durand Cup. 
pic - Durand Cup Twitter handle

Rajasthan United made Durand Cup debut in style and defend well in the whole match against ATK Mohun Bagan. Other side, ATK Mohun Bagan lacks of final passes on the field, failed to score many goals. Manvir, Kiyan , Ashish all misses plenty of simple chances. 

The first goal came in 43 minute, scored by youngster Kiyan, but only after a few minutes, Amangeldiev scored the equaliser for Rajasthan. In the start of the second half, again ATK Mohun Bagan strike again in 46 minute, this time it was Ashique Kuruniyan. Joni Kauko gives him a small pass and he hit the ball in the net. But again in the 61 minute, Rajasthan scored the equaliser, goal scored by Remsanga from corner-kick. But the drama not ends here , Rajasthan managed to score a goal in the extra time, this time Nikum is the man who gives Rajasthan United a win in their Durand Cup debut match. Also ATK Mohun Bagan head coach, Juan Ferrando was shown  a yellow card in the second half. 

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