Manvir Singh struck in the 85th minute to help Mohun Bagan Super Giant edge past a resurgent Chennaiyin FC by a solitary goal in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.
Bagan started brightly, looking to create opportunities through attackers Manvir and Scottish forward Lee Erwin. The early promise soon faded as the host failed to sustain the pressure in the attacking third. This allowed Chennaiyin space and time to launch a series of attacks, particularly during the second quarter.
The visitor dominated proceedings and repeatedly tested Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.
Much of Chennaiyin’s attacking impetus came from the vision and accuracy of playmaker Madih Talal.
The Frenchman repeatedly created openings inside the Mohun Bagan box, but his efforts went unrewarded as Bryson Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad and Namgyal Bhutia failed to provide the finishing touch needed to beat Kaith.
The absence of key players Jamie Maclaren, Miguel Figuera and Lalengmawia Ralte through injury appeared to hamper Bagan’s prospects, with the host struggling to string together consistent attacking moves.
The team was also affected by coach Panagiotis Dilmperis’ frequent reshuffling of the midfield, particularly his attempts to find the right role for Lallianzuala Chhangte.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Chennaiyin continuing to probe Bagan’s defence while the home side worked hard to frustrate the visitor. The presence of Brazilian striker Ramon Tanque further strengthened Chennaiyin’s attacking efforts, but the visitor’s impressive work in midfield repeatedly came undone in the final third, where its forwards struggled to find the accuracy and direction required to hit the target.
Tanque had a promising opportunity in the 61st minute after Talal released him inside the Mohun Bagan box. The Brazilian failed to make the most of the space available, and Kaith made a crucial save to deny him. Chennaiyin came agonisingly close to taking the lead in the 77th minute when Nikola Stojanovic unleashed a swerving left-footed effort. The ball appeared destined for the net before Kaith got a timely touch, diverting it onto the crossbar and preserving Mohun Bagan’s clean sheet.
That miss proved costly for the visitor.
In the 85th minute, substitute Liston Colaco delivered a perfectly weighted cross from the left that swerved clear of the Chennaiyin defence, and Manvir used his body to divert the ball into the Chennaiyin goal, finally breaking the deadlock.
Bagan tallies six points from three matches to remain fifth in the current standings, while Chennaiyin suffered its second defeat in three matches to continue with one point, from a draw with FC Goa in its first ISL match this season.
The result:
Mohun Bagan SG 1 (Manvir Singh 85) bt Chennaiyin FC 0.
Published on Oct 26, 2026
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