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Fans go gaga over determined East Bengal as Cuadrat’s team clinches first Kolkata Derby of the year

The Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal Kolkata Derby in the Kalinga Super Cup produced an enthralling match with plenty of twists and turns. East Bengal triumphed 3-1 in the end over their arch rivals, and supporters of both teams took to social media express their joy and disappointment over the result.

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Mohun Bagan opened the scoring in the first half, with Hector Yuste producing a sublime flick from a corner to hand Mariners the lead. However, the lead lasted only for a short time, as Cleiton D’Silva equalised for East Bengal with a thunderous punch. Dmitri Petratos failed to convert a spot-kick opportunity in the stoppage time of first half, and it proved costly. East Bengal added two goals in the second half. Both goals came because of mistakes from Mohun Bagan players.

The supporters of both clubs poured in their emotions after the match on social media. East Bengal supporters rejoiced the hard-fought victory while Mohun Bagan fans rued the mistakes and poor displays from Cummins and Sadiku. Here’s how the social media reacted after the closely-contested match.

August 2022: Nandhakumar scores the winner in the 62nd minute in the #KolkataDerby to ensure #EBFC make it to the knockouts of Durand Cup and eventually the final!

Jan 2023: Nandha once again scores the decisive goal in 62nd minute to take EBFC semis.

Final loading!? pic.twitter.com/GOu2vUVFSJ

— Hussain (@Hussainov1ch) January 19, 2024

Someone please tell them the game is not over yet!!

আরে, স্টেডিয়ামের দরজাগুলো বন্ধ কর কেউ!! #JoyEastBengal #KalingaSuperCup #KolkataDerby #MBSGEBFC pic.twitter.com/cSwRcGGfmw

— EAST BENGAL ULTRAS-বিপক্ষের ত্রাস (@ebultras1920) January 19, 2024

আরে দেখে যা…#JoyEastBengal #KalingaSuperCup #KolkataDerby #MBSGEBFC https://t.co/hTgyK6Lhd7 pic.twitter.com/I6P0t0cPBD

— EAST BENGAL ULTRAS-বিপক্ষের ত্রাস (@ebultras1920) January 19, 2024

The first Kolkata Derby of the season goes in favour of the Red and Gold Brigade!#KolkataDerby #EastBengalFC #MohunBagan #SuperCup #IndianFootball #MBSGvsEBFC pic.twitter.com/ouZRKUwgYM

— Misha Ghosh (@MishaGhosh21) January 19, 2024

How have we gone on and made Habas our coach ffs..
He’s never a Coach, he’s should be some sort of a Sporting Director.

— RikUNITED (@Riku72187100) January 19, 2024

Must be Cummings & Sadiku’s last match for MBSG

Can’t take those shits anymore

— Himadri Chatterjee (@hiMAdri_09) January 19, 2024

In one hand, average coaches are making a Superstar team looking bang average, and here, Carles Cuadrat is making an average East Bengal side compete!

It’s never easy to see your rivals doing well, but, Mr. Carles Cuadrat deserves immense respect

Congratulations, East Bengal pic.twitter.com/oT0SM2mgFo

— Mohun Bagan Fan (@MohunBagan_Fan) January 19, 2024

Never imagined winning the Super Cup anyway

— Mohun Bagan Fan (@MohunBagan_Fan) January 19, 2024

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