FATORDA, Oct. 26 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]
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. Thr...