Mohun Bagan to Take on East Bengal on September 7
Mohun Bagan and East Bengal is the oldest and most famous rivalry in Indian football between the two Kolkata-based clubs.
Highlights
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Both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are based out of Kolkata
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The two teams will meet on September 7
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The two clubs are old, historic rivals
The much-anticipated first Kolkata derby of the season between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will be held on September 7 at Kalyani Stadium, in the ongoing local league of the 'OC Blue Premier Division A', the State governing body IFA announced on Friday.
Eyeing a record seventh successive title, East Bengal with five wins on the trot lead the table with 15 points, two points ahead of arch-rivals Mohun Bagan who have four wins and a draw and the sellout fixture may decide the title.
The high-octane clash has been moved to Kalyani, about two hours from here, as the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Saltlake is undergoing renovation ahead of next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup.
The Atletico de Kolkata's home matches in the upcoming Indian Super League have also been shifted to the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium.
- Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_BaganAC) August 25, 2016