June 1, 2015 7:36 AM

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Kolkata erupts in joy as Mohun Bagan clinch maiden I-League title

Kolkata, the 'City of Football' erupted in joy no sooner Bello Rasaq scored the equaliser in Bengaluru to earn Mohun Bagan the I-League, first time since their National Football League win in 2001-02. There were wild celebrations near the club tent in Kolkata as supporters and fans distributed sweets and at some places they were seen smearing 'gulal'. Mohun Bagan have won the title after a 1-1 draw against Bengaluru FC in their final game of the 2014-15 season at the Kanteerva Stadium yesterday evening. John Johnson opened the scoring in the 41st minute before Rasaq scored the equaliser in the 86th minute. Mohun Bagan ended the season with 39 points, while Bengaluru finish second on the ladder with 37. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated Mohun Bagan on clinching their I-League title. The last time a Kolkata club who had won the national championship was 11 years ago by East Bengal.

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