ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant Win Kolkata Derby With A Spectacular 2-0 Lead Over East Bengal FC

Mohun Bagan asserted ir dominance in season's first derby, defeating East Bengal 2-0 and moving to second place in Indian Super League standings on Saturday. At iconic Kolkata Derby in Salt Lake Stium, Mohun Bagan Super Giant prevailed over East Bengal FC. ISL fixture saw MBSG take a solid le to say in top five position of charts. On or hand, East Bengal FC's struggles in league continue as ir hunt to find a win has to go on. Oscar Bruzon's debut in club were spoilt by it's arch rivals.

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Kolkata Derby: Mohun Bagan Move To No. 2 Spot In ISL Standings After 2-0 Win vs East Bengal

Mohun Bagan asserted ir dominance in season's first derby, defeating East Bengal 2-0 and moving to second place in Indian Super League standings on Saturday. Jamie Maclaren opened scoring in 41st minute in front of a sell-out crowd of 59,872 at Salt Lake Stium, finishing calmly at near post after taking vantage of Anwar Ali's poor defensive positioning and Hector Yuste's mistimed slide. In 89th minute, substitute Dimitri Petratos sealed win by converting a powerful penalty after East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill brought down Greg Stewart inside box.

Mohun Bagan moved up to second place with ir third win in five games, trailing only Bengaluru FC by three points. In contrast, East Bengal, under new coach Oscar Bruzon, were unable to spark a revival and extended ir ISL losing streak to four matches, leaving m at bottom of table with no points.

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East Bengal also extended ir winless streak in ISL derbies to nine games, with eight losses and one draw. Despite EBFC's flashes of attacking play, Mohun Bagan dominated first half, with 47 percent possession. EB h chances, including a heer from captain Cleiton, but Vishal Kaith stood tall in goal for Mohun Bagan.

In 84th minute, Ali brought Stewart down in box, but referee waved play on, deeming it a fair challenge, frustrating MB camp. match's decisive moment came in 88th minute when Stewart played a beautiful ball to Petratos, who was tripped by East Bengal goalkeeper Gill, resulting in a penalty.

[With PTI Inputs]