Lee Erwin's 87th-minute strike seals 3-2 win as Mohun Bagan overcome Odisha FC in Kolkata
The Mariners retain the ISL points table top spot, as NorthEast trail in second.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant registered a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Dejan Drazic starred for the Mariners with a second-half brace (47’, 74’), while Lee Erwin scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute to secure all three points.
Odisha FC fought back twice through Mahmoud Eid (51’) and Everton (79’), but Mohun Bagan ultimately emerged victorious in an entertaining five-goal encounter.
The victory ensured that Panagiotis Dilmperis’ side would head into the international break at the top of the league standings, having collected 12 points from five matches.
A cagey first half between two sides
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The Mariners started aggressively and nearly took the lead inside the opening minute. Lee Erwin found himself in a promising position inside the box, but Odisha goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari produced a fine save to deny his attempt.
Mohun Bagan continued to apply pressure with their attacking approach, while Odisha looked to threaten on the counter-attack. However, Tiwari remained composed between the posts, ensuring that the first half ended goalless.
A second half goal-fest
Mohun Bagan finally broke the deadlock just two minutes after the restart. Anirudh Thapa played an excellent through ball to Dejan Drazic, who showcased his dribbling skills to get past the Odisha defenders before slotting a left-footed effort into the bottom corner in the 47th minute.
Odisha FC responded almost immediately, restoring parity in the 51st minute. Nihal Sudhish delivered a dangerous cross into the box, which Mahmoud Eid converted with a simple finish past Vishal Kaith to make it 1-1.
The Mariners reclaimed their advantage in the 74th minute through Drazic. Lallianzuala Chhangte displayed impressive footwork to beat his marker before delivering a low cross into the penalty area. Drazic was perfectly positioned to turn the ball home and complete his brace.
However, Odisha refused to give up and equalised for the second time in the 79th minute. Following Mehtab’s clearance, the ball took a deflection off Tekcham Abhishek Singh and fell kindly for Everton.
The forward made no mistake, producing a superb right-footed curling finish to bring the scoreline to 2-2.
With the match seemingly heading towards a draw, Lee Erwin stepped up for the Mariners in the 88th minute. The forward unleashed a clinical right-footed strike into the bottom-left corner, beating Tiwari and securing a dramatic 3-2 victory for Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
Upcoming fixtures
Mohun Bagan SG next face Goan side, Churchill Brothers on 22nd November 2026. The match will be played at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa.
Odisha will next host Bengaluru FC on 4th December 2026, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
What was the score between Mohun Bagan and Odisha FC in the ISL 2026-27?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Odisha FC 3-2 in their MG ISL 2026-27 encounter.
Who scored the match winner for Mohun Bagan SG against Odisha FC?
Lee Erwin scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute to secure a 3-2 victory for Mohun Bagan.
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