Mohun Bagan Super Giant drew their first match in the AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 competition and were slotted to play against Iran-based side Tractor FC on match day 2. But considering the current situation in the Middle-East region, the team management decided against travelling to the country and sent a request to the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) to cancel the match. As per the team’s statement, the tickets were booked for the match. But not waiting for the AFC’s rely on their request the team didn’t travel to Iran. Mohun Bagan Super Giant Decide Against Travelling to Iran For AFC Champions League Two 2024–25 Match Against Tractor FC Citing ‘Player Safety’ Concerns.

AFC later released a statement on their website confirming the cancellation of the fixture on the day and wrote, “The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken note of Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s intentions not to travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran for the club’s AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Group A fixture against Tractor SC, which is scheduled to take place on October 2, 2024, at the Yadegar Imam Stadium in Tabriz.” Further info adds that the matter will be referred to the relevant AFC Committees with further updates to be communicated in due course.

The head coach of the Mohun Bagan side, Jose Molina was absent from the scheduled pre-match press conference on 1st October. After that, the AFC representatives had no choice but to cancel the game because the visiting team did not travel for the game.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Tractor FC AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 Match Status

As per the statement the match will not be played on October 2, 2024, and further updates are awaited from the authorities. The match might be rescheduled or played at a different venue if the conditions remain the same and the Mohun Bagan Super Giant side decides against playing in ‘dangerous’ conditions. Both these conditions were proposed by the Mohun Bagan side in their request but AFC refused to accept either of the suggestions and might take action against the Mariners. How Many Foreign Players Can Mohun Bagan Super Giant Field In AFC Champions League Two 2024-25? Here's Details.

As per AFC’s rules, a team that abandons one of the continental games is automatically handed a 3-0 defeat – meaning Tractor will get three easy points despite not even playing the match. The Mariners could even be struck with a $10,000 fine for a no-show in the event. The result would be in favour of the Tractor FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant could even face major repercussions if the federation’s committee deems this to be a serious offence. , then Mohun Bagan could face.

As of now, Mohun Bagan Super Giant is scheduled to face Al-Wakhrah at the Salt Lake Stadium on 23rd October in the competition but will have to wait for the AFC’s response going into the match.

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