Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a statement performance in the International Club Friendly window, dismantling Sreenidi Deccan 6-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on 23 September 2026. The Mariners were ruthless from the opening whistle, scoring early and never allowing their opponents a route back into the contest. By the time the full-time whistle arrived, the scoreline reflected a complete home performance: six goals, a clean sheet, and a long list of positives for the coaching staff.

Match Overview

Played under lights in front of an enthusiastic Kolkata crowd, the friendly gave Mohun Bagan Super Giant a chance to sharpen their attacking patterns ahead of a demanding domestic and continental calendar. Sreenidi Deccan, known for their organised I-League approach, arrived with a mix of experienced campaigners and younger players looking to impress. But they were overwhelmed by the pace, movement and pressing intensity of the home side.

Mohun Bagan set up in a fluid 4-2-3-1 that shifted into a 4-3-3 when in possession. The wide players stayed high, the full-backs overlapped aggressively, and the midfield trio controlled the tempo. Sreenidi Deccan attempted to defend in a compact 4-4-2 block, but once the first goal went in, the shape became stretched and the gaps between the lines grew larger with every passing minute.

Key Moments

• 8th minute: Mohun Bagan won a penalty after Liston Colaco was brought down inside the box. Dimitri Petratos stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 1-0.
• 22nd minute: Jason Cummings doubled the lead, arriving at the back post to convert a low cross from Manvir Singh. It was a classic centre-forward’s finish.
• 39th minute: Colaco made it 3-0 with a curling effort from the left channel, capping a sweeping move that began with a turnover in midfield.
• 54th minute: Manvir Singh headed home the fourth from a deep cross, rising above his marker and placing the ball into the bottom corner.
• 67th minute: Sahal Abdul Samad added the fifth with a composed first-time finish after a clever lay-off on the edge of the area.
• 81st minute: Anirudh Thapa completed the scoring with a long-range strike that skidded past the Sreenidi Deccan goalkeeper.

Sreenidi Deccan had brief moments of promise, particularly in the first half when they forced two saves from the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper and had a goal chalked off for offside. But those moments were rare. The match quickly became a lesson in how quickly a top-tier side can punish turnovers and defensive hesitation.

Tactical Story

The most striking aspect of the 6-0 result was the speed with which Mohun Bagan Super Giant turned possession into chances. Their high press suffocated Sreenidi Deccan’s attempts to play out from the back, forcing long balls that were easily collected by the centre-backs. With Petratos dropping between the lines and Colaco stretching the right side, Sreenidi’s back four could never settle into a comfortable rhythm.

Out of possession, Mohun Bagan’s counter-press was equally impressive. Every time Sreenidi Deccan won the ball, they were immediately surrounded by two or three players in green and maroon. That pressure led to repeated turnovers in dangerous areas, and the scoreline grew accordingly. Sreenidi’s midfield tried to slow the game down, but the pace of Mohun Bagan’s transitions made that almost impossible.

The substitutions after the hour mark did not weaken the home side. If anything, the fresh legs added more urgency, and the final two goals came from players determined to make an impression. Sreenidi Deccan, to their credit, kept pushing for a consolation goal, but the defensive discipline of the Mohun Bagan backline remained intact through stoppage time.

Standout Performers

• Dimitri Petratos: The creative hub of the team, he opened the scoring from the penalty spot and dictated the tempo throughout. His movement between the lines was a constant problem for Sreenidi Deccan.
• Jason Cummings: A constant threat in the box, he linked play well and took his goal with typical poise. His hold-up play helped bring the wide attackers into the game.
• Liston Colaco: Electric on the flank, he won the penalty, scored the third, and repeatedly beat his marker. His direct running was one of the defining features of the match.
• Manvir Singh: Provided an assist and scored a header, combining physical presence with intelligent off-the-ball movement.
• Anirudh Thapa: Controlled the midfield and capped his performance with a well-struck goal from distance.