🟥Kolkata Derby: East Bengal 2–1 Mohun Bagan | Durand Cup 2025 Quarterfinal

🟡The Red & Gold Brigade reigned supreme at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday (August 17), as East Bengal defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-1 to storm into the semifinals of the Durand Cup 2025.

⚽ Goal Timeline

🔴 38’ – Dimitrios Diamantakos: The Greek striker opened the scoring after latching onto a clever through ball, calmly finishing past Vishal Kaith to send the East Bengal fans into raptures.

🔴 52’ – Dimitrios Diamantakos: Just after the restart, Diamantakos struck again, this time from a crisp team move, giving East Bengal a commanding 2-0 lead.

🟢 69’ – Anirudh Thapa: The Mariners pulled one back through Thapa’s long-range effort, sparking hopes of a comeback, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Red & Gold charge.

🎯 Match Highlights

East Bengal looked sharper, dominating midfield battles and pressing high from the first whistle.

Diamantakos stole the show with a well-taken brace, proving why he’s one of the most lethal strikers in the tournament.

Mohun Bagan pushed hard after Thapa’s goal, but East Bengal’s defense held firm under pressure.

The atmosphere at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) was electric, with over 60,000 fans creating a Derby cauldron of red, gold, and green.

✅ East Bengal march into the semifinals and will face Diamond Harbour FC, carrying huge momentum.

❌ Mohun Bagan crash out of the Durand Cup 2025, ending their campaign on a bitter note.

The victory adds another glorious chapter to the Kolkata Derby legacy, with East Bengal fans celebrating bragging rights over their eternal rivals.

🏆 Final Score:

East Bengal 2–1 Mohun Bagan
(Diamantakos 38’, 52’ | Thapa 69’)