Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United 1-0 in a rain-affected ISL clash in Guwahati to move to the top of the table with 20 points. Robson scored early, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith and the defence held firm under difficult conditions to secure a narrow but crucial victory.
Guwahati: Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged NorthEast United FC with a 1-0 victory in a rain-affected contest at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Indian Super League 2025-26.
The defending champions took the lead inside five minutes through Robson, who arrived late into the box to finish a well-worked move, and then relied on a disciplined defensive display led by Vishal Kaith to see out the result in difficult conditions.
With this victory, Mohun Bagan SG move to the top of the table with 20 points from nine matches, opening a two-point lead over Mumbai City FC. NorthEast United FC, meanwhile, remain 12th with seven points from the same number of matches.
The Mariners started brightly and showed intent from the opening exchanges, with Jamie Maclaren making a surging run down the right in the third minute before being denied by a timely interception from the Highlanders right back Robin Yadav.
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