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Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Odisha FC 3-2 in Kolkata

Dejan Drazic scored twice as the Mariners secured a victory to remain at the top of the league standings.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in an MG Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, according to The New Indian Express.

Dejan Drazic scored in the 47th and 74th minutes, while Lee Erwin secured the win with an 88th-minute goal. Mahmoud Eid scored for Odisha FC in the 51st minute and Everton equalised in the 79th minute.

The match remained goalless at the half-time break despite early chances for the hosts. Drazic opened the scoring in the 47th minute after receiving a through ball from Anirudh Thapa.

Odisha FC equalised through Mahmoud Eid in the 51st minute following a cross from Nihal Sudhish. Drazic then completed his brace in the 74th minute after a cross from Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Everton levelled the score at 2-2 in the 79th minute after a deflection involving Tekcham Abhishek Singh. Erwin eventually struck the winning goal in the 88th minute to seal the victory.

The win ensures that the side led by Panagiotis Dilmperis enters the international break as league leaders with 12 points from five games.

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