The 33-year-old is the A-League\u2019s all-time leading goalscorer, Australia's first division, and made the switch to the Mariners in the summer. After spending the initial games, still regaining his fitness, the Australian got his first start for the Kolkata giants on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It was a great feeling (to score my first goal). Last few weeks, I have been building up my fitness, so it was good to start a game. We have such a good contingent of attacking players. Everyone is contributing goals and assists and that's the beauty of our squad,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It took Maclaren just eight minutes to open the scoring and set the team on their way to a much-needed victory as Mohun Bagan SG were beaten 3-0 in their previous match against Bengaluru FC. He further reflected on the defending ISL Shield winners\u2019 first clean sheet of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If you don't concede, you always have a high chance of winning the game. The guys at the back did well and were supported by the two midfielders. We just got to keep doing that and stick together as a team,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maclaren couldn\u2019t have picked a better game to open his account than a Kolkata derby but the Australian is already setting his sights on the next big derby against East Bengal FC after the international break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"If you don't concede, you always have a high chance of winning the game. The guys at the back did well and were supported by the two midfielders. We just got to keep doing that and stick together as a team,\" he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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