India, April 7 -- Throughout the night, the teams exchanged shots, each side striving for a breakthrough. In the dying moments of the match, specifically in the 90+4 minute, Lalengmawia Ralte unleashed a powerful strike from 25 yards that curved away from Albino Gomes, finding the back of the net despite his impressive goalkeeping. Earlier, Jason Cummings had given the ISL league shield winners, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the lead with a penalty in the 51st minute. Ralte's goal ultimately sealed a 2-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC, ending their valiant defensive efforts in front of over 58,000 spectators at Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.

Following a 3-2 aggregate victory, Bengaluru FC now stands between Mohun Bagan and their first ISL double, with the decisive match set for Saturday.

In a twist of fate, Pronay Halder, who had been a key player in defense, inadvertently contributed to both goals. His handball resulted in the penalty, and a misplaced pass, likely due to fatigue, allowed Ralte to score, igniting jubilant celebrations.

Mohun Bagan registered 10 shots on target, with Ashique Kuruniyan skillfully maneuvering around the Jamshedpur FC defense, yet they struggled to breach their opponent's backline. The reason for Mohun Bagan's wait for a third consecutive cup final appearance can be attributed to Gomes, whose remarkable save from Jamie Maclaren's header in the 59th minute was arguably the highlight of the evening.

Jose Molina emphasized the importance of maintaining composure before the second leg, where his team was trailing 1-2. However, he also stressed the necessity of aggression, stating, "Hope we can find the balance."

Mohun Bagan struggled to find that balance until Halder's handball during Cummings's corner kick. Although Alberto Rodriguez managed to catch Gomes off guard with a volley, it was cleared off the goal line by Sourav Das in the 18th minute. Jamshedpur FC defended tenaciously, with Lazar Cirkovic's header and Javier Hernandez's back both failing to penetrate their resolute defense. A key element of their strategy was Seimlen Doungel, an inspired choice by coach Khalid Jamil, who effectively thwarted Rodriguez in the penalty area before clearing the ball to safety.

From ATK through ATK Mohun Bagan to Mohun Bagan Super Giant, the franchise has had a difficult relationship with ISL semi-finals. Only once, under Molina in 2016, did they win the first leg and go through. The remaining five final appearances had them either losing the first leg or being held. Mohun Bagan does it the hard way, but they sure know how to win such ties.

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