<p>Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged out Bengaluru FC 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Indian Super League points table here on Monday.</p>.<p>It was an extremely cagey affair with both teams not getting enough openings in front of the goal.</p>.<p>However, Liston Colaco’s sensational volley in the 74th minute helped the hosts bag all three points from the crucial clash.</p>.<p>With this win, the Mariners have taken a seven-point lead (40) over FC Goa (33), who have played a game less (17) than the Mariners (18).</p>.<p>Bengaluru FC looked the brighter side going forward with their quick passes in an attempt to unlock the Mariners’ backline.</p>.<p>The hosts opted for a route one approach with the forwards aiming to hold the ball up the field, allowing Colaco and Manvir Singh to make runs down the flanks.</p>.ISL: FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 to close gap with leaders Mohun Bagan.<p>The game’s first chance fell to Bengaluru FC in the 28th minute when Alberto Noguera released Ryan Williams with a brilliant ball from midfield.</p>.<p>The Australian hammered it towards goal but Vishal Kaith had it covered all along.</p>.<p>In the 35th minute, Greg Stewart had a brilliant opening for the Mariners but the Scottish midfielder handled the ball in the box before taking his goal attempt.</p>.<p>Right at the stroke of half-time, Sunil Chhetri had the best chance of the first half when he combined with Noguera before waltzing his way past three Mohun Bagan defenders in the penalty area.</p>.<p>However, with only the goalkeeper to beat, the 40-year-old’s eventual effort struck the side netting.</p>.<p>The second half started with Mohun Bagan pushing for the goal.</p>.<p>Firstly, Manvir delivered a telling cross across the goal intending to find Jamie Maclaren. However, Rahul Bheke cleared away the danger.</p>.<p>In the 74th minute, the home team eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a goal from Colaco from outside the box.</p>.<p>The attack was initiated by Stewart’s cross which Bheke headed away.</p>.<p>However, Colaco was in the correct spot to latch onto the stray ball before cannoning it into the top left corner leaving Gurpreet off-guard in goal.</p>.<p>Now, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns against Mohammedan SC on February 1, whereas Bengaluru FC will travel to New Delhi to face Punjab FC on the same day.</p>
<p>Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged out Bengaluru FC 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Indian Super League points table here on Monday.</p>.<p>It was an extremely cagey affair with both teams not getting enough openings in front of the goal.</p>.<p>However, Liston Colaco’s sensational volley in the 74th minute helped the hosts bag all three points from the crucial clash.</p>.<p>With this win, the Mariners have taken a seven-point lead (40) over FC Goa (33), who have played a game less (17) than the Mariners (18).</p>.<p>Bengaluru FC looked the brighter side going forward with their quick passes in an attempt to unlock the Mariners’ backline.</p>.<p>The hosts opted for a route one approach with the forwards aiming to hold the ball up the field, allowing Colaco and Manvir Singh to make runs down the flanks.</p>.ISL: FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 2-0 to close gap with leaders Mohun Bagan.<p>The game’s first chance fell to Bengaluru FC in the 28th minute when Alberto Noguera released Ryan Williams with a brilliant ball from midfield.</p>.<p>The Australian hammered it towards goal but Vishal Kaith had it covered all along.</p>.<p>In the 35th minute, Greg Stewart had a brilliant opening for the Mariners but the Scottish midfielder handled the ball in the box before taking his goal attempt.</p>.<p>Right at the stroke of half-time, Sunil Chhetri had the best chance of the first half when he combined with Noguera before waltzing his way past three Mohun Bagan defenders in the penalty area.</p>.<p>However, with only the goalkeeper to beat, the 40-year-old’s eventual effort struck the side netting.</p>.<p>The second half started with Mohun Bagan pushing for the goal.</p>.<p>Firstly, Manvir delivered a telling cross across the goal intending to find Jamie Maclaren. However, Rahul Bheke cleared away the danger.</p>.<p>In the 74th minute, the home team eventually broke the deadlock courtesy of a goal from Colaco from outside the box.</p>.<p>The attack was initiated by Stewart’s cross which Bheke headed away.</p>.<p>However, Colaco was in the correct spot to latch onto the stray ball before cannoning it into the top left corner leaving Gurpreet off-guard in goal.</p>.<p>Now, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns against Mohammedan SC on February 1, whereas Bengaluru FC will travel to New Delhi to face Punjab FC on the same day.</p>