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Mohun Bagan Secures 2-0 Victory Against Chennaiyin FC:
Mohun Bagan triumphed over Super Giant Chennaiyin FC with a score of 2-0 in the second match of Group A during the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26. This victory allowed Mohun Bagan to secure the top position in the Group A points table, enhancing their prospects of advancing to the semi-finals. We will review the Group A points table and Mohun Bagan’s promising chances of reaching the semi-finals at the end of this article.
Mohun Bagan’s starting XI:
Let’s begin with a brief overview of this match. The starting XI for Mohun Bagan in this game included: Vishal Kaith, Mehtab Singh, Tom Aldred, Alberto Rodríguez, Subhasish Bose, Apuia, Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaso, Manvir Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad, and Jamie Maclaren.
Heavy rainfall at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda
In this match, Jamie Maclaren, the Australian forward for Mohun Bagan, netted two impressive goals with precise finishes. The match took place amidst heavy rainfall at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa. The first half was played under intense rain, although the downpour lessened during the second half. The pitch at PJN Stadium was slippery, making the game particularly challenging, especially in the first half. Chennaiyin FC, now under the leadership of new head coach Clifford Miranda, is fielding only Indian players in this year’s Super Cup, yet they managed to put up a commendable fight against a formidable opponent like Mohun Bagan in this encounter.
First-half highlights:
Mohun Bagan controlled the first half from the outset but failed to generate significant scoring opportunities. In the 31st minute, Sahal Abdul Samad received the ball in midfield and made an impressive run into the box, where Pritam Kotal executed a vital block.
In the 34th minute, Liston Colaso’s free-kick went off target. Then, in the 36th minute, a corner from Chennaiyin FC was directed to Jiteshwar Singh, whose shot was saved by Vishal Kaith. Shortly after,
in the 38th minute, Jamie Maclaren scored the opening goal for Mohun Bagan. Liston Colaso cleverly executed a back-heel pass from outside the penalty area to Jamie Maclaren, who finished with a powerful shot.
No further goals were scored in the first half, leaving the score at Mohun Bagan 1 – Chennaiyin FC 0 at halftime.
Second-half highlights:
The rain had subsided in the second half. Despite the pitch being slippery, the tempo of the game picked up slightly. Chennaiyin FC initiated an attack at the start of the second half. However, Mohun Bagan soon regained control of the match.
In the 54th minute, Jamie Maclaren received a through ball inside the box, controlled it, and delivered a cross into the center of the box. Chennaiyin FC’s defense was vigilant and managed to clear the ball.
Mohun Bagan netted their second goal of the match in the 67th minute, with Jamie Maclaren scoring once more. Manbir Singh provided an excellent cross into the box for Jamie Maclaren, who executed a flawless finish. Mohun Bagan had further opportunities afterward, but the score remained unchanged.
Chennaiyin FC’s goalkeeper, Mohammad Nawaz, made several crucial saves in the second half. Ultimately, Mohun Bagan triumphed over Chennaiyin FC with a score of 2-0.
Current points table of Group A:
Now, let’s examine the points table for Group A and discuss why Mohun Bagan’s prospects for reaching the semi-finals are quite promising. In this Super Cup, one team from each group will advance to the semi-finals. Each team in Group A has played one match. Currently, Mohun Bagan leads the group with 3 points. East Bengal and Dempo are tied for second place, each with one point. Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC sits at the bottom of the group with zero points.
Mohun Bagan’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals brightened:
Mohun Bagan is set to face Dempo SC on the 28th, and it is reasonable to predict that Mohun Bagan will secure a victory in that match. This would bring Mohun Bagan’s total to six points. On the same day, East Bengal will compete against Chennaiyin FC in the other group match.
If East Bengal fails to win the match against Chennaiyin FC, they will end up with 1 point if they lose and 2 points if they draw. In this scenario, Mohun Bagan will secure a spot in the semi-finals with a likely total of six points, having one match left to play. This is because Mohun Bagan’s final group match is against East Bengal, and regardless of the outcome, East Bengal will not be able to surpass Mohun Bagan’s six points.
Should East Bengal win against Chennaiyin FC, they will accumulate four points. This would make the upcoming match between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal crucial in the group stage. If that match ends in a draw, Mohun Bagan will advance to the semi-finals, as they would then have 7 points, assuming they win against Dempo. East Bengal would then have five points. For East Bengal to qualify for the semi-finals with seven points, they must defeat Mohun Bagan in their final group match, but they need to win against Chennaiyin FC first.
Furthermore, if Chennaiyin FC wins their last two group matches, defeating both East Bengal and Dempo, while East Bengal manages to beat Mohun Bagan, both Chennaiyin FC and Mohun Bagan would end up with six points. However, in terms of qualification, the result of their initial head-to-head match will take precedence. Since Mohun Bagan has already triumphed over Chennaiyin FC, they will advance to the semi-finals.
Currently, Mohun Bagan’s chances of qualifying for the semi-finals from Group A appear quite promising.
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