KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC by 3-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, on Wednesday, January 5, 2025.

The Mariners became the first team this season to qualify for the playoffs as they now have 46 points from 20 games on the back of 14 victories and four draws.

A brilliant second-half brace from Jamie Maclaren and a composed finish from Liston Colaco sealed all three points for the league leaders. This was also their ninth consecutive win at home, registering their 12th clean sheet in the current campaign.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant made Punjab FC pay with a fantastic goal from Maclaren in the 56th minute. It all started with Dippendu’s cross from the right flank and Maclaren showed great composure to control the ball before nestling it into the net past Ravi Kumar.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant extended their lead in the 63rd minute when Liston made a run down the left flank before nestling the ball into the net from a tight angle. Stewart was in the vicinity which made things tough for the Punjab FC defenders and Ravi in goal.

Things complicated for the visitors when a heavy touch from Asish Pradhan in the danger area saw Cummings retrieve possession before he squared it to Maclaren, who slotted it past Ravi to complete his brace in the 90th minute.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play Kerala Blasters FC next on February 15, whereas Punjab FC will lock horns against Odisha FC on February 10.

 (ISL Media Team)