Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s 22-year hiatus for the IFA Shield title concluded with a 5-4 win on penalties against arch-rival East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. The two rivals remained inseparable after the 90 minutes and added time, forcing the game to be decided in a penalty shootout.

Mohun Bagan lifted their 21st Shield Crown and their first since 2003, during which they also defeated East Bengal for the prized accolade. MBSG’s historic win denied East Bengal, adding a record-extending 29th title to their trophy cabinet.

The 125th edition of one of the oldest football competitions kicked off with an end-to-end battle, with both teams threatening to break the stalemate. In the eighth minute, Mohun Bagan came close after a through ball from Sahal Abdul Samad found Jamie Macl

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