Calcutta (West Bengal) [India]Aug. 29 (ANI): Kolkata heavyweight Mohun Bagan will face Kuala Lumpur in the AFC Cup semi-finals on September 7.

Double winners of the Malaysian League, KLC FC qualified for the semi-finals after finishing as winners of the ASEAN zone final against BSM Makassar of Indonesia.

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Following their crushing AFC Cup semi-final loss to Nasaf last year, the Mariners had a chance to redeem themselves after showing strong performances in qualifying and the group stage.

Juan Ferrando’s men top the Group D table with back-to-back wins over Bashundhara Kings and Maziya S&RC after losing their opener to Premier League teammates Gokulam Kerala FC.

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The Greens and Maroons advanced to the semi-finals after the winning team played Bashundhara Kings, where both sides were both six points down at the end of the group stage.

Liston Colaco led ATK Mohun Bagan’s attack in the AFC Cup with eight goals including five goals and three assists and will be looking for another contribution.

The Kolkata-based side entered their Durand Cup campaign with a decisive victory over their East Bengal rivals. After a sluggish start, the sailors are gaining momentum and have a window of opportunity towards the round of 16. (Ani)

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