Mohun Bagan Super Giant lit up Salt Lake Stadium with a breathtaking 5-1 demolition of Odisha FC in an ISL encounter, leaving the home crowd absolutely ecstatic and chanting into the night.
Remarkably, this is now the second time this season that Mohun Bagan have found the net five times in a single game. Their first five-goal haul came against Mohammedan SC earlier this campaign, and now they have done it again, this time against Odisha FC!
A hat-trick hero, a defender joining the party, and a brilliant all-round team performance, this was Mohun Bagan at their very best under coach Sergio Lobera. The Mariners were simply unstoppable.
Full Match Statistics
| Statistic | Mohun Bagan SG | Odisha FC |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
Starting Line-ups
Mohun Bagan SG (4-4-2): V. Kaith (GK); T. Abhishek Singh, M. Singh, A. Rodriguez, S. Bose; L. Colaco, L. Ralte, A. Thapa, J. Cummings; D. Petratos, J. Maclaren.
Odisha FC (4-4-2): A. Singh (GK); S. Bhanwala, C. Delgado, T. Moirangthem, V. Chhakchhuak; I. Vanlalruatfela, L. Khawlhring, R. Kumar, Rahul KP; R. Ali, VP Suhair.
Early Blitz — Maclaren Fires First (14′)
It took just 14 minutes for Mohun Bagan to break the deadlock. Jamie Maclaren latched onto a sharp assist from Subhasish Bose and buried the ball with clinical precision 1-0!
The Australian striker was in the mood from the very first whistle. His movement inside the box was outstanding, finding pockets of space that the Odisha defence simply could not track throughout.
Dimitri Petratos had already been booked with a yellow card at 17 minutes, but that barely dented Mohun Bagan’s momentum. The home side pushed forward with relentless energy and quality.
Maclaren Doubles Up — Salt Lake Erupts (24′)
Ten minutes later, Jamie Maclaren was at it again! This time, Lalengmawia Colaco provided the assist, playing the perfect ball for Maclaren to make it 2-0. Salt Lake Stadium went absolutely wild!
Odisha FC struggled to cope with the pace and intelligence of Mohun Bagan’s forward line. Every time they cleared their lines, the Mariners won the ball back quickly and recycled possession with ease.
Maclaren’s brace inside 25 minutes was a statement of intent. The Austrian striker had the entire Odisha FC defensive unit chasing shadows throughout the opening half of a magnificent first period.
Rodriguez Joins the Party — 3-0 (42′)
With the game already looking one-sided, defender Alberto Rodriguez rose magnificently to make it 3-0 in the 42nd minute, assisted by Subhasish Bose. Even the backline was getting on the scoresheet!
Rodriguez’s goal was a product of brilliant set-piece execution and superb movement. For a defender to chip in with a goal of this quality speaks volumes about the cohesion within Sergio Lobera’s squad.
Odisha FC looked shell-shocked at this point. Their defensive unit was all over the place, and their midfield had no answer to the Mariners’ pressing and energy throughout the match.
Odisha Pull One Back — Rahim Ali Strikes (43′)
One minute after going three down, Odisha FC hit back immediately. Rahim Ali capitalised on a moment of generosity in Mohun Bagan’s defence, assisted by T. Moirangthem, to make it 3-1, a lifeline!
It was a brief moment of hope for Purushothaman’s side, but any dreams of a comeback were short-lived. The visitors simply did not have the quality or momentum to stage any meaningful fightback.
Maclaren Completes His Hat-Trick — 4-1 at Half Time (45+2′)
In the second minute of first-half stoppage time, Jamie Maclaren completed his hat-trick! Assisted brilliantly again by L. Colaco, Maclaren’s third goal sent the crowd into sheer frenzy. 4-1 at the break!
The hat-trick was no more than Maclaren deserved. His movement, his hold-up play, his clinical finishing, everything was perfect tonight. This will go down as one of the finest individual performances in ISL this season.
The half-time whistle blew with Mohun Bagan holding a commanding 4-1 lead. Odisha FC also had Lalthathanga Khawlhring yellow-carded at 44′, adding to their misery as they headed to the dressing room.
Second Half — Substitutions & A Dominant Display
Both teams made changes at halftime. Odisha replaced VP Suhair with Hitesh Sharma and Saurabh Bhanwala with Jeremy Zohminghlua at 47′, desperately trying to plug the gaps and find some attacking spark.
Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, managed their resources smartly. At 60′, Tom Aldred came on for Jason Cummings while Manvir Singh replaced Mehtab Singh with fresh legs to maintain the intensity and protect the lead.
At 62′, Odisha’s Rahul KP was booked with a yellow card. On 63′, Edwin Sydney Vanspaul replaced Rohit Kumar for Odisha FC. The away side continued to struggle in every department against the rampant Mariners.
Mohun Bagan made further changes at 69′, Amey Ranawade replacing Subhasish Bose, and at 70′, Deepak Tangri came on for Anirudh Thapa. Lobera rotated smartly while keeping his team sharp and focused.
At 72′, Odisha brought in K. Lalrinfela for Rahul KP, and at 80′, Mohun Bagan completed their fifth sub with Sahal Abdul Samad replacing Dimitri Petratos, showing remarkable squad depth for such a big occasion.
Maclaren Seals a Magical Night — 5-1 (88′)
With just two minutes left, Jamie Maclaren scored his FOURTH goal of the night! Assisted by Manvir Singh, the striker powered home to make it 5-1 and seal a truly memorable ISL victory for the home side.
The Salt Lake crowd erupted one final time. Four goals in a single ISL game — Jamie Maclaren has written his name firmly into Mohun Bagan folklore tonight. What a performance, what a player, what a night!
Odisha’s final substitution came at 82′, with Narendra Naik replacing Lalthathanga Khawlhring. But it was purely academic at that point — Mohun Bagan’s fifth goal had already sealed a truly magnificent victory.
Goal Scorers Summary
| Minute | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 14′ | Jamie Maclaren (Asst: S. Bose) | Mohun Bagan SG |
| 24′ | Jamie Maclaren (Asst: L. Colaco) | Mohun Bagan SG |
| 42′ | Alberto Rodriguez (Asst: S. Bose) | Mohun Bagan SG |
| 43′ | Rahim Ali (Asst: T. Moirangthem) | Odisha FC |
| 45+2′ | Jamie Maclaren (Asst: L. Colaco) | Mohun Bagan SG |
| 88′ | Jamie Maclaren (Asst: M. Singh) | Mohun Bagan SG |
Conclusion: Mohun Bagan Clinched Victory Against Odisha by 5-1
Jamie Maclaren was simply sensational, scoring four goals from open play, with devastating movement and clinical finishing. He was unplayable throughout and deserves every accolade coming his way after tonight’s brilliant display.
This is the SECOND time Mohun Bagan have scored five goals in a single ISL match this season. The first came against Mohammedan SC, and tonight they repeated that magnificent feat against Odisha FC in style.
Odisha FC will be deeply disappointed. Despite pulling one back through Rahim Ali, they were thoroughly outplayed across the board and had no real answer to the Mariners’ pace, energy, and clinical brilliance tonight.
