In pics | Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC beat FC Goa in opener

Sairuatkima of Mohammedan SC and Shanon Viegas of FC Goa vie for the ball during the Durand Cup 2022 football match between Mohammedan SC and FC Goa, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, in Kolkata, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. (PTI Photo)

The Black Panthers had to wait until the second half to find an equaliser when in the 49th minute 29-year-old Manipur forward Pritam Singh drew parity off a delightful cross from winger Sheikh Faiaz. (Photo by Partha Paul)

FC Goa drew the first blood when young midfielder Muhammad Nebil struck from a counter attack to give his side an early lead. (Photo by Partha Paul)

Mohammedan could have made it 4-1 but three of its players failed to convert a sure-shot goal in the 96th minute following a pandemonium in FC Goa's box. (Photo by Partha Paul)

With this win, the Black Panthers clinched the all-important three points and lead their Group A table. (Photo by Partha Paul)

Egged on by a boisterous home support, Mohammedan SC brought in midfielder Faslu Rahman in the 78th minute of the game, and the 27-year-old gave headed the ball into the net and earned MSC the all-important just six minutes later. (Photo by Partha Paul)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shakes hand with a player of FC Goa during the opening ceremony of Durand Cup 2022 football tournament, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, in Kolkata, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. (PTI Photo)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee kicks a football during the opening ceremony of Durand Cup 2022 football tournament, at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan stadium, in Kolkata, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. State Sports Minister Aroop Biswas, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Eastern Command Lt. General R.P. Kalita and Chief of Staff of Eastern Command Lt. General K.K. Repswal are also seen. (PTI Photo)