Mohammedan SC Faces Tough Defeat Against Mohun Bagan SG in Kolkata Derby

In a challenging match, Mohammedan SC’s head coach, Andrey Chernyshov, admitted that his team was outplayed by Mohun Bagan SG, the defending ISL champions. The match ended in a 0-3 loss for Mohammedan SC, with all goals scored in the first half.

Coach’s Reflections

Chernyshov acknowledged the quality difference between the teams, stating, “Today, Mohun Bagan SG showed the true level of ISL. They played very well and have many quality players.” He noted that his team tried hard but was not at the same level.

Absence of Key Player

Despite missing midfielder Alexis Gomez, Chernyshov did not attribute the defeat to his absence. He explained, “Alexis played well in the first three matches but his absence is not the reason for our defeat.”

Lessons Learned

The coach emphasized the need for improvement, saying, “We learned today that we need to improve in every aspect. We need to be stronger, we need to have more quality, we need to be faster with the ball.”

Chernyshov concluded by expressing confidence in his players, despite the loss, and highlighted the importance of better physical condition and quality to compete effectively in the ISL.