Kolkata, Aug 18: Teenager Sunil Chhetri struck an early goal as Mohun Bagan got past Wari 1-0 in a Kolkata super division football league match here today.
Chhetri found the target with a snap header in the fourth minute of the match following a Rennedy Singh free kick from just outside the box to ensure full points from Bagan on their home ground.
Bagan maintained complete sway in the first half, but Wari fought back in the later session, creating several scoring chances, but failed to draw parity.
Bagan, pushed into the defensive after the breather, had a narrow escape in the 69th minute, when substitute Wari player Jehan Mehta pushed towards the goal with custodian Prashanta Dora out of charge. However, Harpreet Singh came from nowhere to effect a goalline save.
After 10 matches, Bagan has 24 points.
Bureau Report