CALCUTTA, DEC 26: Former champions Mohun Bagan recovered from an early jolt to script a 2-1 victory over State Bank of Travancore SBT in the Coca Cola fourth National Football League match today. Striker Dipendu Biswas slammed in both the goals after Vinu Jose converted a penalty to put SBT in the lead. The Kerala outfit shot into the lead in the 14th minute when Jose converted a spotkick, awarded after Bagan stopper Samuel Omollo brought down SBT striker Abdul Hakim inside the box. Bagan found the equaliser just a minute before the interval.

The home team, spurred on by vociferous supporters, sealed the fate of their spirited opponents when Biswas struck his second with a left-footed grounder five minutes before the long whistle.

Salgaocar hope to narrow Churchill lead
MARGAO: Defending champion Salgaocar would be looking to garner full points when they face Dempo tomorrow. Salgaocar have not been impressive during this league, although they won against JCT 1-0 and SBT 1-0. Consistency isthe factor that worries coach Shabbir Ali, whose midfield has not played well. He said, “I hope we return to winning ways and keep in line with Churchill Brothers, who head the table with 12 points.quot; Salgaocar have seven points.