ISL 2024: Mohun Bagan Super Giant win League Shield after thrilling win over Mumbai City FC

The warning bell first sounded early in the first half. A cross came in from deep in the right flank towards a solitary figure, Liston Colaco, lurking on the far side of the Mumbai City FC penalty box. He strode forward purposefully and bent low for a header that crashed off the woodwork.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were getting close. They had signalled their intent.

The final group game of the 2023-24 Indian Super League season was almost like a final. Mumbai City, the highest ranked team, needed just a draw. Second-placed Mohun Bagan needed a win.

This was a match between two teams that had a change in fortune with new coaches coming in mid-season. But on Monday night, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Mohun Bagan had home conditions and support on their side, along with an experienced manager – a serial-winner in India – Antonio Lopez Habas at the helm.

And eventually the hosts would win a tactical battle to beat defending champions Mumbai 2-1 and lift the League Shield for the first time. With the title, they secured a spot in the AFC Champions League 2 main draw for next season.

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant are the 2023-24 Indian Super League Shield winners!

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