MARGAO:
Mohun Bagan worked their magic as they put it across
Churchill Brothers FC 3-0 in an
I-League clash at the
Nehru Stadium,
Fatorda, on Saturday.
Bagan are enjoying a comfortable 11-point lead at the top of the standings and looks set to win the I-League for the second time. In 12 matches, Churchill were the only side to have defeated Kibu Vicuna’s side 4-2 early in the league stage in Kolkata. The visitors had a point to prove.
Bagan started aggressively and Papa Diawara put them ahead early.
Suhair Vadakkepeedika doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half and Tajiskistan’s Komron Tursunov rose from the bench to seal the tie before the hour mark.
Bagan have now extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches.
Churchill lost the chance to climb up the standings and remain in the third spot with 19 points, although they still have a game in hand. Mohun Bagan have 32 points in their kitty.