Federation Cup: Jeje Lalpekhlua does it for Bagan with a double

NAGPUR: Jeje Lalpekhlua scored a goal in either half as Mohun Bagan registered a crucial 3-2 away win against Salgaocar FC in the first leg of their Hero Federation Cup 2016 tie at the Tilak Maidan, in Vasco, Goa, on Monday.
After opening the account of his team in their very first attacking move as early in the opening minute, Jeje completed his brace in the 83rd minute. Fellow Bagan striker Abhishek Das struck in the 77th minute.For the home team, Martin Scott drew the first blood for Salgaocar in the 26th minute while Calvin Mbarga brought them ahead five minutes later. While Salgaocar FC took a handy 2-1 lead at the breather, Jeje and Das scored a goal each to snatch the game away after the change of ends.
Praising the determination of his side, Mohun Bagan's head coach Sanjoy Sen said, "The boys showed that this team is not dependent on one or two individuals. The boys showed that football is a team game. It is a delight to see Jeje on the score sheet. We are privileged to have in our side."
Salgaocar's head coach Mario Soares said, "We will be positive about the reverse fixture and look to give our cent percent in that. We have to fight if we are to get anything out of the second leg."