Xtra Time Web Desk: Champions Mohammedan Sporting managed to stay unbeaten after a goalless draw against FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) in their final fixture of the I-League Qualifiers 2020 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium in Kolkata on Monday.
Both sides had decent chances with the goalkeepers kept busy but neither could find the back of the net, thus splitting the points. With this result, Mohammedan finished at the top of the table with 10 points while Bengaluru finished third with five points.
The Black Panthers will be pleased with the result as they maintain their undefeated run in the tournament, having secured the Hero I-League berth with their win against local-rivals Bhawanipore FC in their previous outing. They were presented with the I-League Qualifiers 2020 trophy by Shri Aroop Biswas, Minister of Public Works and Youth Services & Sports of West Bengal, marking their return to the Hero I-League after a seven-year hiatus.
Reflecting on their return to the I-League, Md Sporting Captain Priyant Singh said, “It feels great to have won this trophy and return to the Hero I-League after a gap of many years, especially for the supporters who have been waiting for us to return. God willing, we’ll also be able to win the Hero I-League this season. (To the fans) Just believe us guys and keep supporting us like this.”