Durand Cup 2025: East Bengal beats Mohun Bagan Super Giant in quarters – Highlights
26' - Some drama
A harsh tackle at a dangerous position from Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal have been handed a freekick. They are quick to take it and score, but the referee orders them to play it again.
It allows Mohun Bagan Super Giant to properly set up the wall. The second attempt from East Bengal is nowhere near enough to trouble the Mariners.
Miguel sends the ball high in the night sky and into the Saltlake stands.
Agony for East Bengal, there.
MBSG 0-0 EBFC
20' - Not the best cross from Jamie Maclaren
A nice ball played to the right flank towards Jamie Maclaren from Liston Colaco. The East Bengal defence has been opened up, but Maclaren's cross into the box lacks the required power or placement.
Well intercepted and collected by East Bengal goalie Gill.
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17' - Hamid Ahadad walks off
Massive, massive blow for East Bengal!
Hamid Ahadad feels a twitch on his legs and is down on the ground. A stretcher brought on to the field, but the Moroccan doesn't get on. He, instead, walks off the field.
Ahadad has been one of the brightest star in this quarter-finals run for East Bengal. How will this loss impact them?
Dimitrios Diamantakos comes in as a replacement.
12' - East Bengal looks well oiled
East Bengal looks more comfortable in these early exchanges. A couple of good moves so far but Mohun Bagan Super Giant have held their own as well.
The crowd is slowly warming up and getting behind their teams!
MBSG 0-0 EBFC
3' - Good save from Vishal Kaith
A miscue from Anirudh Thapa in the midfield and East Bengal steal the ball to create a counter attack. Hamid Ahmad takes the shot on target, which is blocked by Vishal Kaith low to his left.
Good save from Kaith!
MBSG 0-0 EBFC
2' - Early aggression from East Bengal
Tamang receives the ball on the right flank for Mohun Bagan Super Giant and goes on a run. Chungnunga with a shove from behind, lands Tamang on all fours along with the corner flag.
1' - We are underway
East Bengal start with the possession. They move from right to left of the screen.
Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez speaks
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