Jason Cummings scores late to give Mohun Bagan Super Giant a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC. Here's the match report of the MBSG vs CFC ISL 2024-25 match
Mohun Bagan Super Giant earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match on November 30, Saturday with Jason Cummings scoring the only goal of the match in the 86th minute. With this win, Mohun Bagan moved back to the top of the table and extended their unbeaten home streak to six games. (Match Highlights | More Football News)
The first half of the game was a tense affair with both the Mariners and Machans unable to break the deadlock.
Chennaiyin FC had a few chances to take the lead in the second half, including a header from Wilmar Jordan that went wide in the 54th minute. Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, had their own opportunities but struggled to get past Chennaiyin라이브 바카라 defence. The best chance came in the 68th minute when Manvir Singh hit the crossbar with a header following a set-piece delivery.
In the 86th minute, the Australian striker Cummings pounced on a well-timed cross and calmly slotted the ball past Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz to give Mohun Bagan the lead.
The defending Shield winners now are ahead of Bengaluru FC on goal difference at the top of the 13-team standings, logging 20 points from nine games each.
Chennaiyin FC have 12 points from 10 matches at eighth place.
The opening-half was a cagey affair, with neither team managing to break the deadlock.
Mohun Bagan looked to set the tempo early, with Liston Colaco and Dimi Petratos testing Chennaiyin's defence.
However, it was the visitors who nearly drew first blood, with Irfan Yadwad and Connor Shields causing trouble for the Mariners' backline.
The standout moment of the half came in the 38th minute when Chennaiyin goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz pulled off a spectacular save to deny Colaco's curling effort.
The game remained evenly-poised at halftime, with both sides rueing missed opportunities.
The second-half saw a flurry of tactical changes, with both coaches looking to find the breakthrough.
Mohun Bagan introduced Sahal Abdul Samad and Jason Cummings in quick succession, while Chennaiyin responded with Daniel Chukwu and Lukas Brambilla to add fresh legs.
Chennaiyin pushed for an equaliser in the dying minutes, but Vishal Kaith and the Mohun Bagan defence held firm, ensuring the three points stayed in Kolkata.
(With PTI Inputs)