Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Chhangte Hat-Trick Leads Mohun Bagan To IFA Shield Rout
Mohun Bagan began their IFA Shield title defense with a big win.
They beat Sreenidi Deccan by six goals to nil.
Lalengmawia Chhangte was the main star of the match.
He scored three goals, which is called a hat-trick.
Abhishek Suryavanshi scored first in the eighth minute.
Chhangte scored once before halftime and twice soon after the break.
Sandeep Malik and Lee Erwin scored the final two goals.
Mohun Bagan still played strongly even though some regular players were away with national teams.
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Sreenidi Deccan 6-0 in their IFA Shield opener.
Lalengmawia Chhangte scored three goals, including two early in the second half.
Abhishek Suryavanshi opened the scoring in the eighth minute.
Sandeep Malik and Lee Erwin added late goals to complete the victory.
Mohun Bagan maintained attacking intent despite several regulars being away on national duty.
- Who
- Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Sreenidi Deccan, with Lalengmawia Chhangte starring for Mohun Bagan.
- What
- Mohun Bagan defeated Sreenidi Deccan 6-0 in an IFA Shield opening match.
- When
- Wednesday; the specific date was not stated.
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
- Why
- Mohun Bagan was beginning its IFA Shield campaign and defending its title.
- Competition
- IFA Shield
- Result
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant 6-0 Sreenidi Deccan
- Standout player
- Lalengmawia Chhangte scored a hat-trick
- Opening goal
- Abhishek Suryavanshi scored in the eighth minute
- Late scorers
- Sandeep Malik and Lee Erwin
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan
- Recent achievement
- Mohun Bagan had recently won the Calcutta Football League