Durand Cup 2025: East Bengal beats Mohun Bagan Super Giant in quarters – Highlights

58' - Goal line clearance from East Bengal

A lot of chaos in front of the goal for East Bengal and their goalkeeper Gill seemed to have been foxed. But Kevin Sibille finds himself at the right position to clear the shot from Cummings.

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52' - East Bengal double their LEAD!

It seemed as if Mohun Bagan Super Giant have an extra spring in their step in the second half, but that is brought to a halt. 

Mahesh passes the ball into the box, where Diamantakos somehow controls the powerful pass. He goes a bit wide, pulls the ball in and takes the shot. The ball hits the hand of goalkeeper Gill before crashing into the net.

Diamantakos takes off his jersey and goes on a run. He is rightly shown a yellow card, but he doesn't care. Nor do the Yellow and Gold Brigade in the stands.

Half of the Saltlake Stadium erupts in joy, the other half is dead silent.

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47' - Sahal Abdul Samad misses!

Sahal Abdul Samad enters the penalty box with the ball. He has multiple options to pass the ball but decides to go solo. Cuts past a couple of defenders inside the box, but the eventual shot is off target.

That's a golden chance to equalise gone begging for Mohun Bagan Super Giant.

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46' - Back LIVE for second half!

Mohun Bagan Super Giant start with the possession this time. Can they turn their fortunes around? Or will East Bengal walk away with the bragging rights tonight?

Concrete answers in 45 minutes. Stay tuned.

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HALF TIME!

That play from Apuia also brings and end to the first half. It certainly is not the best football that Mohun Bagan Super Giant have played and it shows in the half-time stats.

East Bengal were clearly the better team right from the start and they rightfully walk away with a slender one-goal lead at half-time.

A lot to ponder in the break for Jose Molina and boys.

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45+4' - Apuia goes wide

Apuia aims a long range shot and it is just wide of the goal post. Gill has to stretch himself to his limit to ensure that the ball did not go in.

That is possibly Mohun Bagan Super Giant's first shot on goal this match. But it isn't enough to help them equalise.

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45+2' - Miguel picks up a yellow

A yellow card for Miguel Ferreira for wasting time. He soon goes down to the ground, holding his face indicating he has been smacked. The referee is having none of it. Play continues

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4 minutes added

We have 4 minutes added to the clock towards the end of the first half. 

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38' - East Bengal SCOREEEE!

A challenge from behind on Bipin by Ashish Rai inside the box and the referee rightly points to the spot. East Bengal have the opportunity to break the deadlock. Who will take the penalty?

Super sub Dimitrios Diamantakos steps up to take the shot. And he doesn't disappoint.

It is not the best placed shot from Diamantakos, but it is good enough. Beats Vishal Kaith low towards his left. The ball beats the goalkeeper and rolls into the net. East Bengal have taken the lead. The stadium erupts!

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30' - A sedate half hour

Nothing much to write home in the first 30 minutes of play at the Saltlake Stadium. Both teams have looked tentative and have left much to be desired for.

The usual water break to help players cope up with the heat and humidity in Kolkata.

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