Jamie Maclaren's Four Goals Propel Mohun Bagan to Dominant 5-1 Win Over Odisha FC

Mohun Bagan's Commanding Performance

In a thrilling match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, Jamie Maclaren's remarkable four-goal display led Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a decisive 5-1 victory against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 on Friday.

With this win, the Mariners secured their fourth consecutive triumph, maintaining their position at the top of the league standings with 12 points, while Odisha FC languished in ninth place with just two points. Maclaren was named Player of the Match after contributing significantly to three goals in the first half and finishing with four overall.

Team Changes and Tactical Adjustments

Mohun Bagan's head coach, Sergio Lobera, made four adjustments to the starting lineup, introducing captain Subhasish Bose and Mehtab Singh in defense, Liston Colaco in midfield, and Australian striker Dimitri Petratos in the attack. In contrast, Odisha FC's coach T.G. Purushothaman opted for a single change in defense, bringing in Saurabh Bhanwala for Saviour Gama.

Maclaren's First-Half Hat-Trick

The match began with Odisha posing an early threat from a set-piece in the third minute, but Rohit Kumar's header went over the bar. Mohun Bagan quickly responded, with Liston Colaco's shot just missing the target before Abhishek Singh tested Odisha's goalkeeper, Amrinder Singh, with a long-range attempt in the 11th minute.

The hosts took the lead in the 14th minute through a well-executed play. Dimitri Petratos delivered a clever backheel to Subhasish, who crossed the ball into the box, allowing Maclaren to head it home and put Mohun Bagan ahead 1-0.

Maclaren nearly scored again in the 19th minute, but his shot was saved. However, he found the net five minutes later, receiving a pass from Colaco and finishing with precision to extend the lead to 2-0 in the 24th minute.

The Mariners continued to apply pressure, and their third goal came in the 42nd minute from center-back Alberto Rodriguez, whose low shot from distance found the back of the net, making it 3-0.

Odisha managed to respond quickly, with Rahim Ali scoring in the 43rd minute after controlling a long ball and slotting it past Mohun Bagan's goalkeeper, Vishal Kaith, reducing the deficit to 3-1.

Just before halftime, Mohun Bagan restored their three-goal lead when Colaco's cross allowed Maclaren to tap in his hat-trick goal, ending the first half with a commanding 4-1 advantage.

Second Half Highlights

The second half commenced with both teams eager to score. Colaco came close in the 53rd minute, but his shot went wide. At the other end, Isak Vanlalruatfela's attempt also missed the target.

Mohun Bagan continued to threaten, with Petratos narrowly missing the goal in the 66th minute. Despite their efforts, Odisha's defense, led by Amrinder Singh, held firm for a while.

Odisha nearly scored again late in the match, but Kaith made a crucial save in the 87th minute. A minute later, substitute Manvir Singh's long ball found Maclaren, who finished calmly to secure his fourth goal and finalize the score at 5-1 in the 88th minute.

Kaith's impressive saves in the closing moments ensured the score remained unchanged, as Mohun Bagan Super Giant celebrated a comprehensive victory.