KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Bengaluru FC 1-0 at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, on Monday, January 27, 2025.

It was an extremely cagey affair with both teams not getting enough openings in front of the goal. However, Liston Colaco’s sensational volley in the 74th minute helped the hosts bag all three points from the crucial clash. With this win, the Mariners have taken a seven-point lead (40) over FC Goa (33), who have played a game less (17) than the Mariners (18).

It was a rather slow start to the game with both teams struggling to string multiple passes in midfield. However, Bengaluru FC looked at the brighter side going forward with their quick passes in an attempt to unlock the Mariners’ backline.

Meanwhile, the hosts opted for a route one approach with the forwards aiming to hold the ball up the field, allowing Liston Colaco and Manvir Singh to make runs down the flanks.

In the 74th minute, the home eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a goal from Colaco from outside the box. The attack was initiated by Stewart’s cross which Bheke headed away. However, Colaco was in the correct spot to latch onto the stray ball before cannoning it into the top left corner leaving Gurpreet off-guard in goal.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns against Mohammedan Sporting on February 1, whereas Bengaluru FC will travel to New Delhi to face Punjab FC on the same day earlier in the afternoon.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)