Kalinga Super Cup: East Bengal beats Mohun Bagan to qualify for semifinals
The HinduCleiton Silva led from the front as East Bengal secured its second derby win of the season against arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a Group A match and stormed into the semifinals of the Kalinga Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium Main Pitch in Bhubaneswar on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal highlights Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan started the match on six points each and shared an identical goal difference of +2. This understanding was evident from the outset, as it immediately adopted an aggressive stance following the first whistle by referee Venkatesh R. Bagan’s forwards actively sought to penetrate the East Bengal defence, employing smart passes and through balls in its attempt to create scoring opportunities. The first half concluded with a dramatic moment when Bagan was awarded a penalty after a shot from its winger, Kiyan Nassiri, struck the hand of Hijazi Maher inside the East Bengal box.