Champs Mohun Bagan thrash Punjab FC 3-1 in ISL
Kolkata (PTI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant kicked off their title defence with a 3-1 thrashing of Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, here on Saturday.
Following a delayed start, Mohun Bagan dominated the proceedings against the I-League promoted side and had a 2-0 cushion going into the halftime with goals from Jason Cummings (ninth) and Dimitri Petratos (34th).
After the changeover, Luka Majcen (53rd) pulled one back from a sloppy back pass by Glan Martins.
But it was not enough as Mohun Bagan pumped in another through India forward Manvir Singh (63rd) to start the season on an emphatic note.
Set up by India midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad, Cummings took a left-footed strike from the right side of the six-yard box to give the Mariners an early lead, which was doubled through Petratos, who utilised a pass from Liston Colaco before launching his left-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
Minutes after he was brought in as a replacement for Subhasish Bose, Manvir used a Petratos cross to shoot to the top left corner with his powerful right-footed strike.
The match was delayed by 35 minutes to avoid broadcasting issues as the first match of the day between Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC was interrupted due to bad weather.
To avoid a clash of telecast, the second match of the Saturday double-header was deferred by 35 minutes.
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PUC student dies by suicide in Manipal after being advised to study
Manipal: A second-year PUC student died by suicide at Balkattu in Hirebettu village, reportedly after being upset over advice to focus on her studies.
The deceased has been identified as Samanvi, daughter of Mallika and a resident of Balkattu. She was studying in the second year at the Udupi Government Women’s Pre-University College.
According to police, on the evening of December 26, Samanvi’s mother advised her to study for the upcoming examinations as she was speaking on the phone instead. Following this, Samanvi is said to have been distressed.
Later, she allegedly attempted suicide by hanging herself from a fan in the bedroom. Family members immediately rushed her to a hospital in Manipal, but she succumbed during treatment.
A case has been registered at the Manipal police station, and further investigation is underway.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
