Football Football Calcutta Football League 2019: Mohun Bagan to begin title defence against Peerless SC Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan will begin its Calcutta Football League (CFL) title defence against last season's runner-up Peerless SC on Monday. Team Sportstar Chennai 05 August, 2019 12:26 IST Spanish footballer Salva Chamorro scored a brace on his debut for Mohun Bagan against Mohammedan Sporting in a Duran Cup fixture on Friday. - Rajeev Bhatt Team Sportstar Chennai 05 August, 2019 12:26 IST Defending champion Mohun Bagan will begin its Calcutta Football League (CFL) title defence with a high-voltage clash against last season's runner-up Peerless at its home ground on Monday.Mohun Bagan started the 2019-20 season with a 2-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in a Durand Cup encounter, courtesy a brace from newly-acquired Spanish striker Salva Chamorro.Peerless, on the other hand, will be looking to register its first win of the campaign. While it was held to a 2-2 draw by Southern Samity in its first match, the side slipped to a loss to Aryan Club in the second tie. It is however one of the favourites to finish at the top of the title race.Calcutta Football League: List of fixturesThis match would provide the Mariners coach, Kibu Vacuna, a chance to test the team's bench strength ahead of the I-League.The last time these two teams clashed, in August 2018, the match ended in a draw after Liberian midfielder Ansumana Kromah netted during the final minutes of the match, neutralising Henry Kisseka's opening goal for the Green and Maroon brigade.Where to watch?The match will be telecast live on Sadhna News and its Youtube Channel from 3pm IST. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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