Mohun Bagan beat Punjab FC 2-1 to reach top of ISL table
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a comeback victory against Punjab FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Punjab FC 2-1 in an Indian Super League fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, according to reports by The Pioneer, Hindustan Times and The Tribune.
Punjab FC took an early lead in the third minute when Alfred Planas Moya scored from outside the penalty area after being set up by Konsam Sanathoi Singh. The goal beat goalkeeper Vishal Kaith following a dribble past two defenders.
Mohun Bagan responded in the first half, with Lee Erwin equalising in the 18th minute through a left-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh. Anirudh Thapa replaced the injured Sahal Abdul Samad in the 12th minute to assist the comeback.
Dejan Dražić scored the winning goal for the hosts just before half-time with a long-range right-footed shot from approximately 25 yards. The ball took a slight deflection off Bijoy Varghese before finding the net.
The victory moved Mohun Bagan to the top of the 2026-27 Indian Super League standings with nine points from four matches. Punjab FC remains on seven points from four matches, placing them fourth in the table.