With their reserve team players,Mohan Bagan supergiants were able to defeat Downtown Heroes FC from Srinagar. The 133rd Durand Cup opener at Salt Lake stadium, seen only a nice tap in from Suhail bhat ,assisted by Ashish Rai on 73rd minute.

Injury forced substitution for MBSG as Goal keeper Zahid and Sumit Raathi were replaced 83 minutes into the game.

The next Group A encounter features East Bengal FC and  Indian Air Force on July 29.