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Mohun Bagan Super Giant began its rubric defence with a convincing 2-0 triumph implicit Kerala Blasters successful the inaugural lucifer of the 12th variation of the Indian Super League astatine the Salt Lake Stadium connected Saturday.
Australian striker Jamie Maclaren opened the scoring successful the 36th minute, portion substitute Tom Aldred sealed the triumph for Mohun Bagan heavy into added time.
Mohun Bagan dominated proceedings from the outset, creating respective opportunities but struggled to interruption done Blasters’ disciplined defence. Anirudh Thapa came adjacent successful the 22nd infinitesimal with an effort that sailed implicit the bar, and Liston Colaco tested goalkeeper Sachin Suresh with a 31st-minute free-kick. Brazilian winger Robson Robinho besides made a mates of angular attempts from adjacent scope that narrowly missed the target.
The breakthrough arrived successful the 36th infinitesimal erstwhile Dimitri Petratos surged down the near flank and delivered a precise cut-back to Maclaren. The striker controlled the shot neatly, evaded defender Aiban Dohling, and calmly slotted location with his near foot.
Blasters attempted a comeback aft the break, introducing German midfielder Marlon Trujillo and French guardant Kevin Yoke to bolster their attack. Despite enjoying a play of midfield dominance successful the 2nd half, the visitors failed to make wide chances wrong the Mohun Bagan box.
Aldred, who came connected successful the 80th minute, enactment the effect beyond uncertainty successful the 5th infinitesimal of stoppage time, heading successful Thapa’s free-kick to guarantee a beardown commencement for Mohun Bagan.
The result: Mohun Bagan SG 2 (Jamie Maclaren 36, Tom Aldred 90+6) bt Kerala Blasters 0.
