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MATCH PREFERENCE

Lonely Survivor City Challenger Mohammedan Sporting (MDSP) will look to exploit home advantage and reach the Durand Cup final for the second time in years when facing mighty Mumbai City FC (MCFC) in the match. semi-finals next Wednesday.

With ‘Big Two’ city heavyweights Mohun Bagan and East Bengal set to soon depart, the Black Panthers will have to go far.

The addition of Nigerian striker Abiola Dauda has reinvigorated the upline.

He scored twice on his debut for Blacks and Whites, in the quarterfinals against Kerala Blasters.

Coach Andrey Chernyshov hopes that the Nigerian alongside Trinidadian captain Marcus Joseph will find a way to give Mohammedan an early advantage against a team that has scored 18 goals in 20 games – the highest in the league so far.

“Mumbai is a strong team. But we are prepared. If we can play our style and play good football then we can get good results,” Chernyshov said before the match. .

The Black Panthers are also prolific, scoring dozens of times and looking very organized and stable under the Russian coach.

Their defense was their mainstay and conceded just two goals, compared to 10 for the former Indian Super League champions.

MDSP also let colleagues in the semi-finals Bengaluru FC race for money with a 1-1 draw and played some eye-catching football.

“We are expecting a really tough game. This is one step away from the final, so it’s an important game. Both teams have played well so they will want to win.” In theory, the Islanders have a slight edge going into Wednesday’s big game, given the sheer menacing nature of their offensive game as well as the quality and experience of the entire team.

Greg Stewart and Lallianzuala Chhangte were the leading lights of the MCFC campaign, scoring 13 goals between them and the latter being the top scorers (seven goals) in the tournament.

With the addition of experienced Senegal defender Mourtada Fall and forward distributor Rowlin Borges, the Islanders now look even more balanced and powerful.

“We will try to win within 90 minutes,” said Des Buckingham, adding that “The Mohammedans are a good side. Look at how they’re playing.” He added that home advantage will be an important factor for domestic heavyweights.

“They will be playing at home. I respect all Mohammedan players. Joseph is a good player, including Dauda. The way both teams play, I hope it will be an interesting match tomorrow. Looking forward to tomorrow’s game,” he said.

-PTI