Mohun Bagan 2-1 Punjab FC: Key takeaways from ISL 2026-27 clash
The Mariners found themselves at the top of the table after the win against the Shers
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Mohun Bagan were able to jump to the top of the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) table with a gritty 2-1 win over Punjab FC at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, on Saturday (31 October 2026). The Mariners actually fell behind early in the game through Alfred Planas’ goal in the third minute, stunning the home fans.
However, the Kolkata heavyweights showcased their admirable spirit by mounting a thrilling first-half comeback. It was Lee Erwin who scored the equaliser with a stellar finish in the 18th minute, before Dejan Drazic scored his first ISL goal for the Mariners with a crisp strike in the 42nd minute.
Neither side was able to score in the second half, which enabled the Mariners to collect all three points and break the unbeaten streak of Punjab FC in the 2026-27 ISL.
The match itself was a pretty equal, hard-fought effort from the two sets of players. Ultimately, it came down to small margins to decide the winner and allowed Mohun Bagan to keep up their winning run in the early parts of the campaign.
The Mohun Bagan vs Punjab FC match made some interesting revelations about both sides, as we look at the talking points from this entertaining ISL clash.
But it was Erwin and Drazic who ultimately helped grab the three points for the Mariners. Erwin was able to score his first goal at the Salt Lake Stadium in thrilling fashion, producing a clean finish that proves how good a goal-scorer he is. Drazic headed into the Punjab FC clash without any goals in the last three ISL games for Mohun Bagan.
He produced a much more decisive display, scoring a well-taken goal to help his side take the lead. All of the Mohun Bagan foreign players were crucial to breaking Punjab FC’s control and enabling the Mariners to make a spirited comeback that shows their strong character under Panagiotis Dilmperis.
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