Sumeet Passi did the opposite for his side as his own goal had changed the fortune for East Bengal and the ATK Mohun Bagan returned to the winning days by a close margin in the ‘Kolkata Derby’ for Durand Cup.
In front of a crowd of 70,000, Bagan went ahead in an attacking manner when Liston Colaco’s low flag kick found Eliandro, who made a clearance and deflected into the net off a rushing player, in the name of Passi.
With this, the 16 time champions hopes are alive in the tournament as they secured their first win after a shocking defeat to I-league outfit on Rajhasthan United and a draw against Mumbai City FC. Mohun Bagan have earned four points from three matches in group B and face Indian Navy in their decisive concluding group fixture on September 5.
Moreover, The Kolkata Derby was back at the Salt Lake Stadium for the first time since January 19, 2020 when they clashed in the I-League.
Also, with a 64% first half possession underlined the Mariners dominating display up front as they controlled the entire game by playing deeply in the box.
Former India U-17 World Cupper Aniket Jadhav’s shot in the 49th minute but the missed the direction. East Bengal are now yet to win in a derby since securing a 2-0 victory in the I-League on January 27, 2019.
