India, Sept. 16 -- Like in the Indian Super League (ISL) last term or the Asian Champions League 2 this season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant started with a stutter. The ISL campaign, where Mohun Bagan began with one win from three matches, was repaired by head coach Jose Molina restructuring the line-up. Getting back on rails in Asia following Tuesday's 0-1 defeat to Ahal FK could need something similar.

Mohun Bagan's next two matches are away, to Iran's Sepahan, who finished second in the league in 2024-25, and Jordan Pro League champions Al Hussein. This looks like a mountain to climb.

The shot from Enver Annayev -- he had played for Turkmenistan's Arkadag when they beat East Bengal in the Challenge League -- that arrowed into the far post...