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FATORDA: Australia striker Jamie Maclaren scored a brace as Mohun Bagan downed Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in the Super Cup opener at the Nehru Stadium, on Saturday.
The first half of the clash turned into a slippery challenge as the rain Gods decided to be merciless, testing both sides’ balance and control.
Liston’s clever back-heeled pass threaded Mohun Bagan to open the scoreline through a Maclaren snapshot in the 38th minute. The second half kicked off at a higher pace as the rain eased, letting both teams play with a faster tempo.
Mohun Bagan then went on to double the lead through Maclaren again in the 67th minute when a Manvir cross from the left found the Australian in close range to sweep it home. Three minutes later, Thapa almost made it three, but his left-footed shot drifted wide of the post.
