Durand Cup 2022 Live Commentary: ATK Mohun Bagan Vs Rajasthan United

5:30 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the ATK Mohun Bagan Vs Rajasthan United match in Durand Cup 2022. The kick-off is just half an hour away! I’m your host Sathvik Bharadwaj, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ATK Mohun Bagan Vs Rajasthan United: Build-up

ATK Mohun Bagan will kick off their Durand Cup campaign against Rajasthan United FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on 20th August 2022. The Mariners will play the group stage in front of their home fans in the City of Joy. They will look to set a marker in their first game of the season.

On the other hand, Rajasthan United will look to pull off an unlikely victory against the hosts. Rajasthan finished in a respectable sixth position in their maiden I-League campaign. They will try to emulate their fellow I-League side Gokulam Kerala who defeated Bagan 4-2 in a historic AFC Cup encounter.

Importance of Durand Cup 2022 for both sides

With as many as four titles up for grabs for the Mariners ahead of the 2022/23 season, they will look to kick off their Durand Cup campaign with a win. The Green and Maroon Army have a continental challenge in the form of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal Semi-Final in September, although depends on FIFA timely lifting the ban on AIFF.

With new foreigners and Indian players in the mix, the Durand Cup gives head coach Juan Ferrando to test all his options and prepare them for the AFC Cup. The likes of Florentin Pogba, Vishal Kaith, Ashique Kuruniyan, and Asish Rai will look to entertain the fans and solidify their positions in the starting XI.

ATK Mohun Bagan Vs Rajasthan United Preview: Read here

For Rajasthan United, the Durand Cup presents itself as a challenge to test their mettle against some of the best teams in the country. Possibly the biggest hurdle comes first for the Pink Army as they take on the hosts ATK Mohun Bagan.

Rajasthan United qualified for the 2021/22 I-League after winning the I-League 2nd Division in 2021. They managed to reach the Championship stage of the I-League, a commendable effort in their very first season. With some new exciting signings like Sergio Barboza and Martin Chaves, they will look to give the home side a run for their money.