Manvir Singh 85th-min goal fires Mohun Bagan past Chennaiyin FC 1-0
Synopsis
With the ISL tie locked at 0-0 and Chennaiyin's Stojanović having already struck the crossbar, Manvir Singh latched onto a Liston Colaço cross to chest the ball home in the 85th minute — handing Mohun Bagan Super Giant a 1-0 win that a nervy VYBK crowd will not forget quickly.
Key Takeaways
Manvir Singh scored in the 85th minute to give Mohun Bagan Super Giant a 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2026/27 .
The match was played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) , Kolkata on 26 October 2026 .
Liston Colaço 's cross in the closing stages set up the decisive goal after coming on as a substitute.
Nikola Stojanović struck the crossbar for Chennaiyin FC in the second half — the visitors' closest moment.
Goalkeepers Vishal Kaith and Mohammad Nawaz both produced key saves throughout to keep the game tight.
Manvir Singh headed home a Liston Colaço cross in the 85th minute to hand Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata on Monday, 26 October. The win — secured late against a resilient visiting side — earns The Mariners all three points on home soil.
A Tightly Contested First Half
Chennaiyin FC came out of the blocks sharply, with Nikola Stojanović firing over from range early on. Brison Fernandes then sent an effort narrowly wide from inside the box, and Irfan Yadwad's header from a Stojanović cross drifted just off target. At the other end, Samir Zeljković tested goalkeeper Mohammad Nawaz, whose save kept the scores level, while Alberto Rodríguez missed from close range after a corner. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith was equally busy, denying Yadwad and Madih Talal, while Nawaz kept out efforts from Lee Erwin and Dejan Dražić as both sides headed into the break goalless.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Mohun Bagan made a tactical switch at the interval, introducing Sahal Abdul Samad for Lallianzuala Chhangte, followed by Anirudh Thapa for Zeljković early in the second period. Chennaiyin continued to threaten, with Kaith saving from Yadwad and Ramon, while Namgyal Bhutia and Fernandes narrowly missed the target. The closest either side came before the winner was a Stojanović left-footed effort — set up by substitute S Prakadeswaran — that crashed off the crossbar with the goal at his mercy.
The Decisive Substitution
In the closing stages, Bagan head coach brought on Liston Colaço and Abhishek Suryavanshi for Deepak Tangri and Dražić respectively, and the changes paid immediate dividends. Colaço delivered a precise cross into the box, and Manvir finished from close range with his chest in the 85th minute to put The Mariners ahead. The goal was the culmination of Bagan's patient pressing, with Kaith's clutch saves earlier in the half proving equally critical to the result.
Full-Time Verdict
Bagan held on through the remaining minutes to confirm a 1-0 win. Both goalkeepers — Nawaz and Kaith — were among the standout performers in what was a tightly contested ISL fixture. Notably, this victory reinforces Mohun Bagan's home fortress reputation at VYBK, a venue where they have historically been difficult to beat. Chennaiyin will be left to rue Stojanović's crossbar strike, which came at a moment when the game was still level and the momentum was firmly with them.
Point of View
And The Mariners' ability to grind out late winners at VYBK is becoming a recurring pattern this ISL season. For Chennaiyin, this is a costly dropped opportunity — the kind of result that defines a campaign when the table tightens later in the season.
NationPress
26 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC in ISL 2026/27?
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in ISL 2026/27 on 26 October 2026 at VYBK, Kolkata. Manvir Singh scored the only goal of the match in the 85th minute.
Who scored the winning goal for Mohun Bagan?
Manvir Singh scored the winner in the 85th minute, finishing from close range with his chest after receiving a cross from substitute Liston Colaço. It was a late intervention that broke a stubborn deadlock.
Who came closest to scoring for Chennaiyin FC?
Nikola Stojanović came closest for Chennaiyin, striking the crossbar with a left-footed effort set up by substitute S Prakadeswaran late in the second half. Irfan Yadwad and Brison Fernandes also went close earlier in the match.
Where was the ISL match between Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC played?
The match was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, Mohun Bagan Super Giant's home ground, on Monday, 26 October 2026.
Which substitutes made an impact in the Mohun Bagan vs Chennaiyin FC match?
Liston Colaço, introduced in the closing stages by Mohun Bagan, delivered the cross that led to Manvir Singh's winning goal. Sahal Abdul Samad and Anirudh Thapa were also introduced in the second half as Bagan looked to unlock a tight game.
