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Recap

FT- MB 1 – EB 2

90+5′ Another opportunity to score wasted

90+4′ Dimitri loses temper as Crespo goes for play acting

90+1′ Vishnu earns a corner

90′ 6 mins added

86′ Suhail in for Rai

84′ Crespo play acting earns  him a free kick

82′ EB players into time wasting tactics

81′ 43 changes by EB

80′ Bagan attempt -ball straight to Gill

78′ Bagan defense foils EB attack

73′ What a missed opportunity- Bagan failed to score from 2 yards

72′ Rai shot goes out

70′ Dimitri, Dippendu, Deepak in for Tom, Thapa, Sahal

67′ Thapa,. Liston takes corner, short pass to Thapa outside the box – Thapa places it to far post

66′ Thapa fouled. Miguel was already booked , hence referee avoids a second booking

62′ Anwar foils Sahal move – corner

60′ Bagan attack from right- foiled

58′ Jeakson clears ball on target- corner

57′ Liston fouled

55′ Bagan attack foiled by EB defense

52′ Dimitrious  makes it 2-0 for EB. Booked for taking the jersey off while celebration

50′ Referee warns Crespo on time wasting

46′ Sahal shot goes out

45:01′ Jason in for Pasang

HT – MB 0 – 1 EB (Dimitrious(P))

45+4′ Apuia long ranger goes wide

45+2′ Moguel booked for wasting time

4 mins added

45′ Another error by Bagan midfield – EB counterattack – but Bagan defense foils the move

43′ Crespo booked

42′ Liston shot goes wide

39′ Anwar fouls Pasang- referee ignores

38′ Dimitrious converts the penalty. EB up 1-0

36′ Penalty given in favour of EB as Ashish tried to snatch the ball from Bipin

35′ Dimitrios shot blocked by Tom. Bagan midfield is unnecessarily holding the ball

33′ Thapa fouled – referee ignores. In a counterattack Dimitrios scores for a clear offside. Goal canceled

32′ Liston lob for Jamie- cleared

30′ Jamie fouled- referee ignores

29′ Pasang snatches the ball but miss passes- Jamie wasn’t happy

26′ Unnecessary ball possession by Tom ends up in an EB freekick. While referee was setting up the spot – EB tries to score and puts the ball in net. Referee unmoved- asks for the freekick to be taken. Freekick goes out

25′ Bagan attempt from right in vain – ball goes out for goal kick

23′ Jamie fouled outside EB Box – foul given against Jamie

22′ Vishal foils an EB attempt

21′ EB foils Bagan attempt

20′ Corner for Bagan – Liston takes the shot, but ball cleared from the box

19′  Dimitrious in for Ahadad

15′ Mahesh fouled – free kick for EB

12′ Free kick for Bagan. Apuia shot cleared – Liston covers it for a throw in – but then a powerful shot from Sahal was too fast for Pasang

10′ Abhishek fouled, referee ignores

8′ Match is getting played mostly in middle third- EB has fairer amount of ball possession

5′ Alberto foils EB attack

0′ Kick off

Preview:

Mohun Bagan is committed to sustaining their winning momentum in the Durand Cup 2025 as they prepare to challenge Emami East Bengal at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Mariners aim for a decisive win to extend their recent derby victories.

In recent matches, Mohun Bagan has utilized all their available foreign players except for Dimitri Petratos. The Mariners appear eager as they approach their continental tournament. The group stage posed no challenges for them, as they convincingly overpowered their opponents. However, the path ahead will not be straightforward, as the knockout rounds bring the weight of expectation. For Mohun Bagan, this crucial moment is intensified by the presence of their fiercest rivals, making this quarter-final a critical match. The Mariners have yet to encounter an opponent capable of testing their forwards. Nevertheless, the Red and Gold Brigade will not be an easy challenge for the in-form attackers of Mohun Bagan. The ISL champions are keen to overcome their arch-rivals, who represent the most significant obstacle in their pursuit of Durand Cup success.

There are signs of potential injuries arising from the Mariners’ training session, with reports indicating that Manvir Singh and Kiyan Nassiri will be absent for this crucial match, which may impact their attacking options. Additionally, centre back Tom Aldred has been reported to be experiencing difficulties following the training session. Jose Molina will face the challenge of leading his team with several key players unavailable.

This match transcends a mere quarter-final; it is a cultural event. With both teams unbeaten and scoring freely, an exciting clash is anticipated. Mohun Bagan’s sharp finishing will meet Emami East Bengal’s relentless pressing approach. The Salt Lake Stadium is poised to be a center of intense emotions, and the result could significantly impact the legacy of both clubs.

Historical Rivalry & Stakes

• This is Indian football’s fiercest rivalry, with over 400 encounters historically.
• Mohun Bagan have dominated recent top-tier derbies.
• Mohun Bagan want to break their own record and add one more Durand Cup trophy in their cabinet.
• The winner will face the victor of Jamshedpur FC vs Diamond Harbour FC in the semi-finals