The match began with high intensity from the away side, who stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the third minute. Alfred Planas Moya orchestrated the opening goal, combining with Konsam Sanathoi Singh before navigating past two defenders to beat goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area. Despite the early setback, Mohun Bagan gradually asserted control over the midfield, eventually finding their rhythm to dismantle the Punjab defensive structure.
Turning the Tide in Kolkata
The momentum shifted in the 18th minute when Subhashish Bose regained possession in the Punjab half. Anirudh Thapa, who had entered the fray as an early substitute for the injured Sahal Abdul Samad, quickly transitioned the ball to
The second half saw Punjab FC attempt to regain a foothold in the contest, with coach Pavlos Dermitzakis introducing fresh legs in Muhammad Suhail and Karish Soram. While the visitors enjoyed extended periods of possession, they struggled to penetrate a disciplined Mohun Bagan backline. The hosts remained a constant threat on the counter-attack, with Arshdeep Singh forced into several critical saves to keep his side within reach, notably denying Erwin and Manvir Singh in separate instances.
As the clock wound down, Punjab pushed aggressively for a late equaliser, but Vishal Kaith remained resolute in the Mohun Bagan goal. The goalkeeper produced a series of vital stops, including a notable effort to deny Planas, ensuring the hosts preserved their narrow lead until the final whistle. With this result, Punjab FC slips to fourth place in the league table with seven points, while Mohun Bagan moves to the top of the standings.
