The Kolkata derby lived up the expectations. It had emotions, it had zeal, a superb attack and a sensational fightback. At the end of the terrific action, East Bengal move into the semi-finals of the Durand Cup, while Mohun Bagan are eliminated. That is it from this space, folks! We hope you liked our coverage for the game. Good-bye.

That is the final whistle from the referee and East Bengal have won it 2-1 against Mohun Bagan. MBSG pushed really hard towards the closing minutes of the game. It was a superb fightback but they eventually remained one goal short of EBFC.

It all started with a foul and ended up in a huge brawl. Lalchungnunga and Petratos ended up fighting with each other after Crespo was brought down. The referee had to intervene and set the players apart. It's all going here at the Salt Lake Stadium. East Bengal are one goal up, still! They are almost there.

Mohun Bagan have six more minutes to stay on the ground and change their fate. East Bengal are 2-1 up. Can MBSG make a turnaround? For now, EBFC are running in with the ball. They are wasting time quite smartly and making life tough for Mohun Bagan.

Mohun Bagan have been on the attack at the moment. They have four minutes left on the clock for the regulation time to end. Let's see how much of added time they have. Note, they are trailing by a goal in this game.

Miguel Ferreira ran in from the right, entered the box, showing some really good skills and even played a shot towards the post but the Mohun Bagan goalie was right on the spot. He managed to get his right hand to it and the threat was eventually averted by MBSG defence.

They might be trailing by a goal in this game, but Mohun Bagan are going really well at the moment. Ever since their first goal in this game, the team has come up with added energy. East Bengal are truly under pressure. Is a second goal loading for MBSG? Let's wait and discover.

That is the first one for Mohun Bagan! Colaco missed by a narrow margin but Thapa scored a goal for MBSG just some seconds later. It was a corner for Mohun Bagan. Thapa received the pass then effected a curling shot to the left of the goalie into the net. MBSG are fighting back in this game against East Bengal FC.

East Bengal found themselves in a bit of trouble but a last-ditch clearance keeps them safe. Cummins almost found the opening but Kevin Sibille was there on the line to clear it away.

Dimitrios Diamantakos has doubled the lead! East Bengal lead 2-0 and this is simply stunning from the Red and Gold. A perfect half turn from the striker and a finish that left Vishal Kaith completely out of position. Mohun Bagan showed promise at the start of the second half but this goal can clinch it for East Bengal.

Second half begins and already a good chance for Mohun Bagan. Cummins did all the hard work to create a space but the shot was just not on target. 

It is half-time and East Bengal lead 1-0 against Mohun Bagan. A goal from the penalty spot but a well-deserved one after East Bengal dominated the half.

It has been all East Bengal till now. Mohun Bagan did not have a single shot on goal in the entire half and although the goal came from the penalty spot, East Bengal are deservingly ahead.

East Bengal are 1-0 against Mohun Bagan thanks to Dimitrios Diamantakos in the first half of the Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinal clash. A well-placed penalty and it is advantage East Bengal! The sound from the stands says it all! 

Bipin is fouled inside the box and it is a penalty for East Bengal!

Controversy! East Bengal received a free-kick just outside the box and a quick one taken by Saul Crespo found the back of the net. However, the referee was not convinced and the goal was ruled out. The players were not happy and on the next attempt, the ball flew over the crossbar.

It has been a game full of small battles but the most interesting one is taking place between Bipin and Asish on the left flank. Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan are trying to create through the flanks and this can be the battle that may end up deciding the result.

Big blow for East Bengal! Hamid Ahadad is down and that will be the end of his time at this Kolkata derby. He was replaced by Dimitrios Diamantakos. Is this what Mohun Bagan needed to stage a comeback?

Mohun Bagan were building on a really good attack but Sahal Abdul Samad hit the final pass really hard that missed the forward on his right side towards the attack.

Colaco ran with the ball really hard from the left flank. There seemed a good opportunity for MBSG but a good fight from Rakip saw him winning the ball eventually.

That was a really close chance for East Bengal. Hamid Ahdad was the man there. He ran from the right flank and hit towards the post through the angle. Mohun Bagan goalie Vishal made a good save there.

East Bengal have started the game. We are off at Salt Lake Stadium, folks!

Both teams advanced comfortably from the group stages. East Bengal scored 12 goals and conceded only once against South United, Namdhari FC and Indian Air Force, while Mohun Bagan netted 12 and conceded twice against tougher opposition in Mohammedan Sporting, newly-promoted I-League side Diamond Harbour FC and BSF FC.

While Mohun Bagan have traditionally dominated the derby at the top level, East Bengal claimed the bragging rights in their last meeting in a thrilling 3-2 win in the Calcutta Football League Premier Division last month, albeit with their developmental squads.

At full strength, the script has always been different. Mohun Bagan have beaten East Bengal four times in a row at the top-tier level and last lost to them in the Super Cup on January 19, 2024 (1-3).

The lineups are out for the
Nunga and Saul return to the starting XI
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— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) August 17, 2025

During the last edition, the arch rivals didn't meet due to protests on the streets of Kolkata after a lady doctor was raped and killed inside the premises of RG Kar Medical College. This year, questions were raised over the draw of the quarterfinals after both teams, despite topping their respective groups, were pitted against each other. That debate, however, is now behind, and all eyes will be on the action as both teams prepare to battle for the Derby bragging rights. Which team are you backing tonight?

An upbeat East Bengal would be aiming to buck the trend of Mohun Bagan's supreme dominance in Kolkata derby in recent years when the arch-rivals square off in the Durand Cup quarter-final on Sunday. In the last two seasons, the famed Kolkata derby in Durand Cup has always been in the news.

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Hello and welcome to this space, folks! It's a Kolkata Derby tonight at the Salt Lake Stadium. Mohun Bagan face East Bengal in the quarter-final of the ongoing Durand Cup. Stay connected for the live score and all the updates.