Kalyani— East Bengal emerged victorious in a thrilling Kolkata Derby clash against Mohun Bagan in the Calcutta Football League 2025, winning 3-2 at the Kalyani Stadium on Saturday evening.
The match showcased an intense battle between the two football giants, with East Bengal’s David Lalhlansanga scoring the decisive winner to seal the hard-fought victory for the Red and Gold Brigade. The teams displayed attacking intent throughout the game, but it was East Bengal that managed to hold their nerve in the closing stages.
East Bengal started strong and led 2-0 at halftime, exhibiting tactical discipline and sharp counterattacks. Mohun Bagan fought back fiercely in the second half, narrowing the gap and pushing the contest to a nail-biting finish. Still, David’s late strike secured a memorable win for East Bengal’s reserve side, managed by Bino George, as their first team is engaged in the Durand Cup campaign.
This victory is a significant boost for East Bengal, especially given their mixed performance earlier in the CFL season where they had recorded one win, two draws, and one loss. Mohun Bagan, despite a solid season performance with multiple wins, fell short in this latest derby encounter.
The Kolkata Derby remains one of Asia’s fiercest and most historic football rivalries, and this match was a fitting chapter addition, played with passion and skill befitting the occasion.No live telecast was available, but fans followed updates avidly through online streaming platforms which hosted the live coverage.
This match took place amid the summer football season in West Bengal, adding another memorable day to the rich sporting culture of Kolkata and its surroundings.
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