ISL 2023-24: Mohun Bagan move to second in table after a 4-2 win over NorthEast United

Kolkata Giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) Clinch 4-2 Victory Over NorthEast United FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) secured a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over NorthEast United FC at the Salt Lake Stadium. The Highlanders’ new striker Tomi Juric scored twice, but poor defending led to their downfall as the Mariners found frequent breakthroughs past them. Mohun Bagan Super Giant moved to 29 points from 14 matches, placing them second behind Odisha FC in the table.

The match saw a brilliant performance from Tomi Juric, who scored a brace for NorthEast United FC. His sharpshooting abilities were evident as he converted a penalty in the sixth minute and found the net again in the 50th minute to level the score 2-2. However, Mohun Bagan Super Giant scored through Dimitrios Petratos and Sahal Abdul Samad to secure the win.

Despite the dynamism of NorthEast United FC in phases, the attacking wealth of Mohun Bagan Super Giant overpowered the opposition’s defense. Joni Kauko and Liston Colaco played crucial roles in securing the equalizer for Mohun Bagan Super Giant before halftime.

The second half saw a brilliant performance from Mohun Bagan Super Giant, with Petratos and Sahal Abdul Samad adding to the tally. The team displayed exceptional link-up play and took advantage of the haphazard NorthEast United FC backline.

With this win, Mohun Bagan Super Giant moved to second place in the table with 29 points from 14 matches, placed just behind Odisha FC. On the other hand, NorthEast United FC is currently in seventh place in the 12-team table with 16 points from 15 matches.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face Odisha FC on February 24, while NorthEast United FC will square off against FC Goa on February 21.