Mohammedan Sporting lifted their sagging fortunes under new coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo, securing an incredible 6-4 win over table toppers Sreenidi Deccan in the I-League in Kolkata on Friday. (More Football News)
Kean Lewis (2nd and 67th) and Abiola Dauda (21st, 30th) struck a brace, while Sheikh Faiaz (48th) and Nikola Stojanovic (80th) sealed the 10-goal thriller.
The win also allayed the Black Panthers relegation fears as they jumped to eighth place in the 12-team standings with 23 points from 19 matches.
For the Deccan, Rilwan Hassan (3rd), David Castaneda (28th-penalty), Louis Ogana (79th) and Rosenberg Gabriel (93rd) found the target but only to fall short.
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It was, however, a big blow to the Sreenidi's title aspiration as they remained on 40 points along with Punjab FC who have a match in hand.
Punjab will have the opportunity to climb up to the top of the standings when they face Sudeva Delhi on Sunday.
