Mohun Bagan Super Giant achieved their second straight Indian Super League (ISL) Winners Shield with a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on February 23, 2025. The game was tense until the very end when Dimitrios Petratos netted the winning goal in injury time, marking Mohun Bagan as the first team in ISL history to defend the Shield successfully. This triumph also secures their direct qualification for the AFC Champions League 2.
How Did Mohun Bagan Secure the ISL Winners Shield?
Mohun Bagan entered their final league match needing a win to secure the title. The score remained 0-0 until the 93rd minute, when Dimitrios Petratos fired a powerful shot from outside the box, finding the bottom left corner. His goal clinched the Shield and sent the home fans into a frenzy of celebration.
A crucial moment in the match occurred in the 82nd minute when Odisha FC’s Mourtada Fall received a red card for a foul on Jamie Maclaren. Playing with 10 men, Odisha struggled to contain Mohun Bagan’s attack, leading to the late winning goal.
Throughout the 2024-25 season, Mohun Bagan displayed dominant form, accumulating 52 points from 22 matches, with 16 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses. Their consistent performance made them strong contenders for the Shield from the beginning.
