Neither the giant of the Indian Super League nor the AFC Champions Qualifiers Club could lift the Durand Cup 2023. We have expected that the giant Indian Super League Clubs like Mumbai City, Bangalore, and FC Goa can be the champions of the Durand Cup. Mohun Bagan lift up once again the oldest trophy in India. Mohan Bagan also crowned the Indian Super League 2023.
Yet our expectations went upside down as the Mohun Bagan from the Kolkata giant, again shone in the Durand Cup. It is a big question for the fans, especially for Mumbai City will encounter Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League, with Brazilian Star, Neymar on the opposing side.
Both Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have outstanding performances in the Duran Cup, the oldest Football Tournament in India. Despite the tournament having some invitees from abroad, these two clubs can eliminate them to enter the final.
Who won the Durand cup 2023
The 132nd edition of the Durand Cup 2023 concluded on Sunday, 3rd September 2023, as the Mohun Bagan destroyed East Bengal by a solitary goal and it proved itself the Champions of the Durand Cup. The match was held in Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata and was witnessed by thousands of fans from across the country, especially the fans from East Bengal.
The match was goalless in the first half of the match, and only in the second half, in the 71 minute, Petratos of Mohun Bagan could break the long-standing deadlock and make both teams different. The only goal from Petratos was enough for Mohan Began to be crowned as the champions of the Durand Cup. Mohun Bagan has won the most victories in the prestigious cup in the country for the 17th time. This is another record for Mohun Bagan after a 23-title drought.
Journey of Mohun Bagan In Durand.
The Durand Cup started the campaign on the 3rd of August and ended on the 3rd of September 2023. Now let’s explore the journey of Mohun Bagan, and how the club could lift the champions of the prestigious Tournament. Mohun Bagan has been drawn in group A along with Bangladesh Army FT, Punjab Fc, and East Bengal. East Bengal and Mohun Bagan qualified for the quarter-final from group A.
| Rank | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Points | GF | GA | GD |
| 1 | East Bengal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| 2 | Mohun Bagan SG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| 3 | Bangladesh Army | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| 4 | Punjab FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
Mohun Bagan has lost one match against East Bengal. But it defeated East Bengal in the final. In the quarter final Mohun similarly defeated FC Goa by 2-1 in the semi-final. Bagan defeated Mumbai City Fc by 3-1 You can check all the matches of Mohun Bagan from the Table.
| Date | Match | Group | Venue |
| August 3, 2023 | Mohun Bagan SG 5-0 Bangladesh Army FT | A | VYBK |
| August 7,2023 | Mohun Bagan SG 2-0 Punjab FC | A | KBK |
| August 12, 2023 | Mohun Bagan SG 0-1 East Bengal FC | A | VYBK |
| August 27 2023 | Quarter-final 4: Mohun Bagan SG 3-1 Mumbai City FC | QF | VYBK |
| August 31, 2023 | Semi-finals: FC Goa 1-2 Mohun Bagan | SF | VYBK |
| September 3, 2023 | Final: East Bengal 0-1 Mohun Bagan | F | VYBK |
Conclusion
The final of the Durand Cup concluded on Sunday, 3rd August, there are some individual honours we have not added in this article.
The Golden Glove Award of 2023 was awarded to Vishal Kaith of Mohun Bagan. The Golden Boot was awarded to David Lalhlansanga of Mohammedan SC and The Golden Ball was awarded to Nandhakumar Sekar of East Bengal FC.
Frequently Asked Question
1. How many times Mohun Bagan won the Durand Cup?
Answer: The Durand Cup 2023 was the 132 edition and Mohun Bagan has won 17th in the Durand Cup.
2. Who won the Durand Cup 2023?
Answer: Mohun Bagan Super Giant won the Durand Cup 2023 by defeating East Bengal 1-0 in the final held on the 3rd of August at Salt Lake Stadium. FC.