India, Jan. 27 -- Liston Colaco scored a goal as sweet as it was stunning and it may have volleyed the league shield into the offices of Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

With six rounds to go and 18 done, Mohun Bagan are the first team to 40 points and turning the race for the top spot in the league phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) into a procession. The 74th minute strike that fetched a 1-0 win will be played on a loop for all those of a green and maroon persuasion. Ditto Colaco's shirtless celebration. Normally the epitome of sangfroid, even Jose Molina got into the swing of things and enveloped Colaco in a hug. When Colaco scores, his teams win. It is an ISL truism that didn't change on Monday.

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