KOCHI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The Mariners showed remarkable efficiency upfront to convert three out of their four on-target shots into goals. They continue to be placed atop the standings with 49 points from 21 games - 10 more than the second-positioned FC Goa, who have 39 points from 20 encounters.
Jamie Macleren found the first breakthrough of the match with a slick finish from close range. Liston Colaco’s precisely squared up delivery met the striker on the left side of the six yard box and he comfortably hammered it into the high centre of the net in the 28th minute.
Twelve minutes later, his striking partner Jason Cummings turned provider. Cummings chose to lay up a pass for Maclaren, who was at the top of his game again as his smooth pick up and eventual placement of the ball from distance into the centre of the goal from his left foot doubled his team’s lead.
In the 65th minute, Alberto Rodriguez pounced upon a loose ball on the left and slotted it into the centre of the net to find his team’s third goal of the night, and seal three points in their favour.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant will play their next game against Odisha FC on February 23, whereas Kerala Blasters FC are set to feature against FC Goa on February 22.
Chennaiyin FC bag consecutive wins to stay in top-6 hunt
CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC registered their first home win in five games as they edged past Punjab FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.
Coming off a morale-boosting win against East Bengal FC, Chennaiyin FC struck first with Wilmar Jordan Gil converting from the spot. Punjab FC retaliated early in the second half with Luka Majcen slotting home the equaliser.
However, the hosts left it late when Daniel Chima Chukwu scored the winner in the 84th minute to bag the maximum points. Despite this win, the Marina Machans, with 24 points from 21 games, are seven behind sixth-placed Mumbai City FC, who have 31 points from 20 games.
Chennaiyin FC will travel to Bengaluru to lock horns with Bengaluru FC on February 25, whereas Punjab FC will host East Bengal in New Delhi on February 22.
(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)
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