Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Punjab FC 3-2 in a thrilling Indian Super League (ISL) match. The Greek coach Panagiotis Dilmperis had admitted that Sunday's match would be crucial in the context of their ISL campaign, and Punjab FC could have moved up to third with a match in hand.
Aldred's arm hit Arshdeep Singh as the Punjab FC goalie leapt to keep out Jason Cummings free-kick in 90+1, leading to the goalkeeper flapping at the shot and being booked for his protests. Mohun Bagan have 17 points, one less than leaders Mumbai City FC after eight matches for both.
Daniel Ramirez had put Punjab FC ahead in the 12th minute and a crisp first-time volley from the enterprising Nsungusi Effiong, after a quick exchange of passes involving Ricky Shabong and Bede Osuji, made it 2-1 in the 60th minute. Mohun Bagan had equalised first through Jamie Maclaren in the 29th and then from a superb long-ranger from substitute Sahal Abdul Samad in the 74th.
Both goals for the home team came just before the water break. Both teams could have scored again. Leon Agustine shanking his shot off a pass from Osuji and Cummings being denied by a timely tackle from Khaiminthang Lhungdim happened on either end at the Salt Lake stadium in the 86th minute.
