Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s resilience shone through as they rallied from two goals down to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
The home team endured a shaky start as NorthEast United dominated the opening half. The trio of Alaeddine Ajaraie, Guillermo Fernandez, and Jithin M.S. kept the Mohun Bagan defense on high alert, leading to a thunderous goal from midfielder Mohammed Bemmamer in the fifth minute.
However, Mohun Bagan regrouped swiftly and found the equalizer in the 10th minute through a well-taken header from young defender Dippendu Biswas. The visitors regained the lead in the 24th minute when Ajaraie produced a stunning finish.
The second half saw a more balanced contest, with both teams creating chances. Mohun Bagan’s persistence paid off in the 61st minute when Subhasish Bose scored a controversial goal to level the scores. The match reached its climax in the 87th minute when substitute Jason Cummings netted the winner for Mohun Bagan, securing all three points for the home team.
