Gameweek 18 of the Hero I-League saw Mohun Bagan remain at the top of the table despite their loss to Bharat FC away from home. Bengaluru FC are within touching distance at second place, with just one point separating them from the leaders. Royal Wahingdoh climb to third position with their 4-2 victory over Salgaocar.Mumbai FC played out a 1-1 draw against Mohun Bagan at the Cooperage Stadium with Dhanachandra Singh (Chennaiyin FC) rescuing a point for the leaders. Sony Norde floated in a corner to the far post as it found an unmarked Dhanachandra courtesy of some shabby defending. The defender took a touch before smashing the ball into the net.Mohun Bagan who also played Bharat FC were subjected to a defeat at the hands of the Pune based side. Bharat FC beat ‘The Mariners’ 1-0 with Subhash Singh (Mumbai City FC) netting the winner at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shilton Paul took his time on the ball while taking a goal kick as it was closed down by Subhash. The pressure forced the shot-stopper to hurriedly clear the ball that eventually came off Subhash and into the goal.Despite a draw and loss, Mohun Bagan remain at the top of the table, but with a subsidised difference in points.
