Manvir’s Late Goal Gives Mohun Bagan 1-0 Win

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in the Indian Super League after Manvir Singh scored the only goal in the 85th minute at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Manvir turned in a left-sided cross from Liston Colaco, directing the ball into the net with his chest. Colaco had come on as a substitute, and his delivery ended a closely contested match in which neither side had scored before the closing stages. Chennaiyin created several opportunities, particularly in the second half, but could not convert them. In the 61st minute, Ramon Tanque threatened after receiving a pass from Madih Talal, but Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made the save. Chennaiyin came closer in the 77th minute, when Nikola Stojanović’s left-footed effort struck the crossbar after Kaith got a touch. The result followed a match in which Chennaiyin had periods of attacking pressure and Mohun Bagan also tested goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz. The visitors’ Brison Fernandes, Irfan Yadwad and Namgyal Bhutia had chances, while Mohun Bagan’s early attacks involved Manvir and Lee Erwin. The first half ended without a goal. Mohun Bagan made changes as it sought to find a breakthrough. Colaco’s late contribution...