New Delhi, Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) kept their hopes of winning the Indian Super League (ISL) League Winners Shield alive by defeating Punjab FC 1-0 here on Saturday.
Dimitrios Petratos' strike in the 42nd minute, which made him the highest goalscorer for the Mariners in ISL history, ensured that the Antonio López Habas-coached side would have no trouble regaining the top spot. FC.
On the other hand, Punjab FC was effectively out of the race to qualify for the playoffs after this defeat in the match played behind closed doors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Kolkata team now has 42 points in 20 matches, two points behind Mumbai City. F (44 points), and so the Mariners have a lot to play for, especially considering that both sides will play in the league stage in April. There will be a clash on the last day. 15 Salt Lake Stadium.
The Mariners' attacking trio of Petratos, Armando Sadiku and Jason Cummings have been instrumental in bolstering their chances against rivals Goa in recent times and this game was no different.Petratos first tested Punjab FC goalkeeper Ravi Kumar in the 14th minute of the game, in a move where it looked as if he ran away from an effort which was initially headed home by livewire winger Manvir Singh. Manvir cut into the box on the left, and passed the ball to Petratos in anticipation of a pass from the striker. However, the attacker immediately launched an effort with his left foot, unfortunately he did not have enough power to trouble the Punjab FC custodian.
Thirteen minutes later, Mohun Bagan fullback Ashish Rai was back in action, passing the ball forward down the right flank before cutting it to Cummings. The forward attempted a shot from distance, but his effort was on target.
However, Mohun Bagan's aggressive moves were bound to yield results at some point, and they did.Petratos was constantly hovering around Punjab FC's bow as he looked to fire another breathtaking shot from outside the box. He got the benefit of this and in the 42nd minute of the game he put the ball in the goal. Punjab FC, however, did not let the game slip away easily. The pair of Wilmer Jordan Gil and Luca Majsen worked hard to get the equaliser. Maddy Talal played a slightly deeper role and delivered passes to Gil Tha, with the striker trying to set up Majsen at various intervals during the game.
However, a disciplined Mariners defence, which was equally diligent in attacking moves, ensured that they did not concede any goals from their side.Mohun Bagan will play its next match against Bengaluru FC on April 11, while Punjab FC's next match will be against Easts. Bengal FC on 10 April.
Dimitrios Petratos' strike in the 42nd minute, which made him the highest goalscorer for the Mariners in ISL history, ensured that the Antonio López Habas-coached side would have no trouble regaining the top spot. FC.
On the other hand, Punjab FC was effectively out of the race to qualify for the playoffs after this defeat in the match played behind closed doors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Kolkata team now has 42 points in 20 matches, two points behind Mumbai City. F (44 points), and so the Mariners have a lot to play for, especially considering that both sides will play in the league stage in April. There will be a clash on the last day. 15 Salt Lake Stadium.
The Mariners' attacking trio of Petratos, Armando Sadiku and Jason Cummings have been instrumental in bolstering their chances against rivals Goa in recent times and this game was no different.Petratos first tested Punjab FC goalkeeper Ravi Kumar in the 14th minute of the game, in a move where it looked as if he ran away from an effort which was initially headed home by livewire winger Manvir Singh. Manvir cut into the box on the left, and passed the ball to Petratos in anticipation of a pass from the striker. However, the attacker immediately launched an effort with his left foot, unfortunately he did not have enough power to trouble the Punjab FC custodian.
Thirteen minutes later, Mohun Bagan fullback Ashish Rai was back in action, passing the ball forward down the right flank before cutting it to Cummings. The forward attempted a shot from distance, but his effort was on target.
However, Mohun Bagan's aggressive moves were bound to yield results at some point, and they did.Petratos was constantly hovering around Punjab FC's bow as he looked to fire another breathtaking shot from outside the box. He got the benefit of this and in the 42nd minute of the game he put the ball in the goal. Punjab FC, however, did not let the game slip away easily. The pair of Wilmer Jordan Gil and Luca Majsen worked hard to get the equaliser. Maddy Talal played a slightly deeper role and delivered passes to Gil Tha, with the striker trying to set up Majsen at various intervals during the game.
However, a disciplined Mariners defence, which was equally diligent in attacking moves, ensured that they did not concede any goals from their side.Mohun Bagan will play its next match against Bengaluru FC on April 11, while Punjab FC's next match will be against Easts. Bengal FC on 10 April.
