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

FT – 5 (Thapa, Jamie, Liston(P), Sahal, Jason)-1(Magcen, Naresh)

90′ 4 mins added

80′ Jason. Ashish pass finds Jason and a grounder finds the ball kissing the net

72′ Jason shot straight to goalie after deflecting

66′ Leewan in for Pasang

64′ Sahal. Liston to Sahal – Sahal to Jason – Jason goes away from the post while Sahal takes position – Jason pass finds Sahal – his shot blocked- he gets the ball and converts

61′ Liston shot saved- corner

55′ Bagan attack foiled. Corner.

51′ Liston converts the penalty

50′ Naresh.  Liston fouled by Naresh. Penalty. Naresh gets marching order

45:01′ Jason in for Jamie

HT-2-1 (Anirudh, Jamie)

45+1′ – Tom gets a loose ball in 3 yards from the near post- but fails to convert

45′ 3 mins added.

44′ Corner for Bagan. DHFC foils Bagan move- but Sahal gets control of the ball – his long ranger goes wide.

41′ Jamie offside.

40′ Sahal fouled

38′ Apuia booked

35′ Jamie. Sahal manages to snatch the ball at DHFC midfield – passes it to Jamie- and Jamie’s touch on the ball ensure the ball gets past the goalie

34′ Freekick for DHFC as Tom fouls Cleiton

30′ Anirudh solo run saw a good move, but Pasang was in dilemma whether to pass or take a shot by himself – his feeble shot was cleared

28′ Corner for DHFC. Ball goes out.

27′ Corner for Bagan – Liston shot cleared

24′ Magcen equalizes.

23′ Pasang shot from the right flank – DHFC goalie collects the ball well

22′ Freekick for DHFC – Jobby shot goes wide

20′ Anirudh Thapa! Thapa gets the ball at the edge of the box and his brilliant shot finds the ball kissing the net

19′  – Ball too long for Pasang – Goal kick for DHFC

15′ Jamie fails to get the ball past the goalie – what an opportunity missed!

14′ Bagan attack fouled by DHFC defense

12′ Majcen fouls Apuia – free kick

10′ Tom clears the ball for a throw in

09′ Apuia shot goes wide.

08′ Rai fouled

05′ Liston creates panic in DHFC box – but DHFC manages to foil the attack

03′ Deepak foils DHFC move

00′ Kick off

SQUAD – Vishal, Abhishek, Deepak, Tom, Rai (Roshan 81′), Liston (Karan 81′), Sahal, Apuia (Abhishek 63′), Anirudh, Pasang (Leewan66′), Jamie(Jason 46′)

Preview:

Mohun Bagan is resolute in their aim to maintain their winning streak in the Durand Cup 2025 as they prepare to take on DHFC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday, August 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Mariners aim for a decisive victory to secure the leading position in their group, as they take on a DHFC team that remains unbeaten in their current season, presenting a significant challenge.

Recent reports suggest that Mohun Bagan is likely to deploy their foreign fire power in the upcoming match. This week, the team welcomed back Jamie Maclaren, Dimitri Petratos, and Jason Cummings, who have all resumed training with the squad. The Mariners have successfully registered all three foreign strikers in preparation for this crucial encounter. Coach Molina now faces the important task of evaluating their fitness levels and determining how much playing time they can expect during the match.

There are indications of possible injuries from the Mariners’ training session, with sources suggesting that Apuia might also be sidelined due to a minor injury. Furthermore, additional injury reports are emerging from practice, raising curiosity about how Molina will configure his lineup for this crucial match.

The kickoff on Saturday evening represents the first major challenge of the season, which could draw a significant crowd for this matchup. 12th man by their side can boost huge morale of the team in their early season test.