At the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on November 23, Mohun Bagan SG secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Jamshedpur FC. Before the kickoff whistle, the Mariners unveiled their glory as the Mariners Arena showcased Asia’s largest tifo, measuring 12,600 feet in length.
THE MARINERS LEADING THE WAY WITH A DOMINANT FIRST-HALF PERFORMANCE!
With a proactive gameplay approach, the hosts kicked off the match. Within two minutes, Alberto found the net following a positive attack, but the goal was ruled out for offside. However, the Mariners didn’t have to wait long, as Tom Aldred’s on-target half-volley broke the deadlock.
In the 15th minute, Liston Colaco earned a corner, from the left Petratos delivered it into the box. Although Jamshedpur managed to clear the initial attempt, the ball fell to Deepak Thangri, who whipped it back into the crowded area. Alberto headed down the ball to Tom Aldred, who reacted sharply and fired it into the net with a precise right-footed volley.
In the 25th minute, following another attack from the left side of the six-yard box, Petratos attempted a shot, which keeper Albino Gomes saved. Off the rebound, Maclaren attempted another shot, but it went wide. It was too close to being the second goal.
In added time at the 45+2nd minute, with a moment of individual brilliance, Liston Colaco changed the scoreline, netting the second goal for Mohun Bagan SG. Receiving the ball from Manvir Singh, Liston drove into the box from the left, dribbled past all the defenders, and unleashed a powerful long shot.
MOHUN BAGAN REPEATS THEIR DOMINANCE, PICKING UP THE SAME INTENSITY IN THE SECOND HALF!
Mohun Bagan SG picked up the game right where they left off before the half-time whistle. In the 75th minute, Mohun Bagan SG scored their third goal. From the right flank, Manvir Singh entered the box. Keeper Albino Gomes came out of his position to defend, but Manvir cut past him, moved forward, and calmly back minus the ball to Maclaren, who placed it into the empty net from the six-yard box.
In the 85th minute, it could have been four for the hosts. From Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco received the ball and started running down the left flank. Inside the box, he took a shot, but it hit the near post.
The visitors seemed very tired as time went on. However, in additional time, at the 90+3rd minute, Tachikawa launched a goal-bound move for Jamshedpur from the left. His long-range shot was saved by the Mohun Bagan SG keeper.
Match Highlights Mohun Bagan SG vs Jamshedpur FC
With that win and clean sheet, Mohun Bagan SG moved to the top of the group table, overtaking Bengaluru FC.
Image Gallery Mohun Bagan SG vs Jamshedpur FC
