Being the only team in the league to have a 100 per cent home win record this season, winning all four of their home games so far, the Kalinga Warriors stand a strong contention to make it to the playoffs for the first time in the club's history.
Substitute Brison Fernandes broke the deadlock with his first touch in the 74th minute before Noah Sadaoui and Alvaro Vazquez wrapped up the three points for the Gaurs.
Fresh off a win against Bengaluru FC last week, the Mariners will be looking for another win that will see them go level on points with second-placed Hyderabad FC.
The men in yellow eliminated the Mariners and went on to lift the trophy on that occasion. This time around, Juan Ferrando's men will be eyeing redemption.