Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 League Winners’ Shield with a 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata. This marks their second consecutive league triumph, reinforcing their dominance in Indian football.
Key Highlights
Winning Goal: Dimitrios Petratos scored the decisive goal in second-half additional time, securing three crucial points for Mohun Bagan.
Unbeaten Record Defended: The Mariners became the first team to successfully defend the ISL Shield.
Dominance in ISL 2024-25 Season: 16 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses in 22 matches, making them the first team to breach the 50-point mark in ISL history.
Records Set by Mohun Bagan Super Giant in ISL 2024-25
First Team to Reach 50 Points in ISL History
- Mohun Bagan became the first team to cross the 50-point milestone, achieving 16 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.
Most Wins in a Single ISL Season
- With 16 victories, Mohun Bagan set the record for most wins in an ISL season.
Most Home Wins in a Season
- The team secured 9 home victories, the highest ever in ISL history.
- They have a chance to extend this record to 10 home wins if they beat FC Goa in their final home match.
Most Clean Sheets in a Season
- Mohun Bagan’s defensive strength resulted in 14 clean sheets, the most in a single season.
Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith’s Record
- With Mohun Bagan’s stellar defensive performance, Vishal Kaith became the first goalkeeper in ISL history to record 50 clean sheets.
Most Minutes Without Conceding a Goal
- The Mariners set a record by going 570 minutes without conceding a goal, the longest streak in ISL history.
Most Set-Piece Goals in a Season
- Mohun Bagan’s tactical prowess in set-piece situations helped them score the most set-piece goals in a single ISL season.
Significance of This Victory
Historic Back-to-Back Titles: The Mariners’ triumph solidifies their position as one of the most dominant teams in Indian football.
Balanced Team Performance: Both attack and defense played a crucial role, making them a complete team.
A Step Towards ISL Playoffs & AFC Qualification: With the League Winners’ Shield secured, Mohun Bagan is now a strong contender for the ISL playoffs and AFC Champions League 2 qualification.