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The defending champions start strong! 💥 Jamie Maclaren & Tom Aldred secure a 2-0 opening night win over Kerala Blasters! Watch the highlights! 📺⚽

The defending champions are off to a winning start! Watch the full highlights as Mohun Bagan Super Giant kicked off the new ISL 2025-26 season with a commanding 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharathi Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium).

Under new head coach Sergio Lobera, the Mariners dominated possession but had to remain patient against a stubborn Blasters defense organized by David Català. The breakthrough arrived in the 36th minute when Dimitri Petratos slipped a pass to Jamie Maclaren inside the box. The Australian striker turned his defender and drilled a composed left-footed finish past Sachin Suresh to open the season's scoring account.

Kerala Blasters pushed for an equalizer in the second half, with substitute Kevin Yoke adding pace to the flanks, but they struggled to test Vishal Kaith in goal. Mohun Bagan finally put the game to bed deep into stoppage time. Anirudh Thapa delivered a pinpoint free-kick, and substitute Tom Aldred [90+7'] rose highest to power a header home, sealing all three points for the home side.

Final Score: Mohun Bagan SG 2-0 Kerala Blasters FC
Goalscorers: Maclaren (36'), Aldred (90+7')
Competition: Indian Super League 2025-26 (Matchday 1)

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In the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, the Indian national team is set to face Afghanistan, aiming to rebound from a less-than-ideal start to 2024. The encounter will begin with an away match against the Lions of Khorasan, followed by a home fixture in Guwahati on March 26, as part of Round 2 of the joint qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The Blue Tigers kicked off their qualifying campaign with a notable 1-0 victory over Kuwait in an away match, only to face a 3-0 defeat against the reigning Asian champions, Qatar, in November 2023. Presently, India is positioned third in their group, trailing Qatar and Kuwait, with three points accrued.

In preparation for the critical FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matchup between India and Afghanistan, viewers can gain in-depth insights by watching our match preview video. This comprehensive guide covers the predicted lineups, latest injury news, a historical head-to-head analysis, and telecast information, ensuring fans are fully informed ahead of this pivotal clash.

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