Vishal Kath’s Heroic Saves Propel Mohan Bagan into Title Clash

Shillong’s rainy conditions forced both Mohan Bagan and NorthEast United to play cautiously, with midfield battles dominating the first half. After a series of long balls and corner kicks, the score remained 0‑0 at the break. In the second half, NorthEast United came closest to scoring when Alaaeddin Ajrai missed a volley from a low cross. The deadlock was finally broken in the penalty phase, where keeper Vishal Kath denied Robin Yadav and Parthib Gogoi, allowing Jammy McClearen to clinch the decisive spot‑kick. Mohan Bagan now prepares to meet arch‑rival East Bengal in the Kolkata Derby final.