Alfred Planas Moya gave Punjab an early lead in the third minute, but Lee Erwin equalised for Mohun Bagan in the 18th minute before Dejan Dražić put the hosts ahead three minutes before half-time. The victory took Mohun Bagan to nine points from four matches, while Punjab slipped to fourth with seven points, suffering their first defeat of the season. Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to beat Punjab FC 2-1 and move temporarily to the top of the Indian Super League standings after their match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to beat Punjab FC 2-1 and move temporarily to the top of the Indian Super League standings after their match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
The hosts looked dangerous on the counter-attack and came close to extending their lead when substitute Liston Colaco released Erwin inside the box. Planas exchanged passes with Konsam Sanathoi Singh before dribbling past two defenders and beating goalkeeper Vishal Kaith with a powerful effort from outside the box. However, Arshdeep made himself big to deny the Scottish striker. At the other end, Kaith produced an important save to keep out Planas, who attempted to chip the goalkeeper after receiving a pass from debutant Mickaël Malsa. Mohun Bagan continued to threaten as Punjab pushed forward in search of an equaliser.
Liston set up Manvir Singh, whose effort was blocked by Arshdeep, before the goalkeeper produced another save to deny the winger himself.
