Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Punjab FC 2-1 in ISL fixture
The victory at Salt Lake Stadium moved the former champion to the top of the standings with nine points from four matches.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 2-1 in an ISL-13 match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, according to The Hindu.
Punjab FC took an early lead in the third minute when Alfred Planas scored with a right-footed shot from outside the box that beat goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant recovered in the first half with two goals. Lee Erwin equalised in the 18th minute following an assist from Anirudh Thapa, before Dejan Drazic scored in the 42nd minute.
Bagan defenders Alberto Rodriguez and Rahul Bheke sustained bleeding injuries during the match. The team also missed Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figueira, and Apuia due to injuries.
In the second half, Punjab FC goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh made saves against Lee Erwin, Manvir Singh, and substitute Liston Colaco to prevent a larger deficit.
With this win, Mohun Bagan Super Giant reached nine points from four matches. Punjab FC remains on seven points after suffering its first defeat.