Mohun Bagan Super Giant Triumphs Over Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Match Overview

In a decisive performance, Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a 2-0 victory against Chennaiyin FC during Match 13 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season. The match took place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on February 23. With this win, the Mariners moved up to second place in the standings, sharing six points with their city rivals, East Bengal FC, but trailing due to goal difference. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC found themselves in 11th position.

Key Moments of the Match

Jamie Maclaren opened the scoring just before halftime, netting a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Dimitrios Petratos later sealed the victory with a goal in the 65th minute, earning him the Player of the Match title.

First Half: Mariners Take Control

Both teams maintained the same starting lineup for this match, aiming for consistency. Mohun Bagan SG quickly established dominance, controlling possession while Chennaiyin FC attempted to counterattack.

Chennaiyin had an early chance when Dinliana's cross reached Inigo Martin, but he failed to connect. The Mariners, on the other hand, faced a solid defense from Chennaiyin, who cleared attempts from Liston Colaco and Tekcham Abhishek Singh, while Anirudh Thapa's left-footed shot was also blocked. Thapa had previously come close with a volley that went just over the bar.

Maclaren's Goal Breaks the Stalemate

As the Mariners increased their attacking pressure, Chennaiyin's goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz made a crucial save from a low shot by Petratos. Unfortunately for Chennaiyin, Nawaz had to leave the field due to injury after a collision with Mohun Bagan's Mehtab Singh, leading to Samik Mitra stepping in as the substitute.

In the dying moments of the first half, Mohun Bagan capitalized on their pressure. Anirudh Thapa intercepted Irfan Yadwad's pass and delivered a perfectly timed ball to Maclaren, who skillfully slotted it past the advancing goalkeeper, marking his second goal of the season.

Second Half: Petratos Extends the Lead

The second half saw Mohun Bagan continue their offensive momentum. Maclaren had two early attempts, one blocked and another that went wide. He also attempted a header from Subhasish Bose's cross but lacked the power to challenge the goalkeeper.

Around the 65th minute, Petratos doubled the lead with an impressive first-time volley. The play began with Liston Colaco's diagonal pass, followed by a cross from Subhasish Bose. Petratos, unmarked at the back post, struck the ball perfectly, leaving the goalkeeper with little chance to save it.

Both Petratos and Maclaren had further opportunities to increase the score, but their finishing let them down. Substitute Jason Cummings also tested the Chennaiyin goalkeeper but was unable to find the net.

Chennaiyin, who did not manage a single shot on target throughout the match, had a late chance in stoppage time when Gurkirat Singh attempted a shot from the edge of the box, but it went wide. Ultimately, the two-goal margin was enough for Mohun Bagan to claim their second consecutive victory of the season.