Mohun Bagan Super Giant drew the first blood as the Kolkata Giants took on East Bengal in a hugely electrifying Kolkata Derby in Kalinga Super Cup. Hector Yuste scored a brilliant goal in the 18th minute of the game to put the Mariners ahead.
With a slight flick from Dimitrios Petratos near the box, Hector Yuste put the ball behind Prabhsukhab Gill with ease.
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n Group A, both teams currently stand in a tie with six points each, maintaining an identical goal difference of (+2). Nevertheless, East Bengal enjoys a slight edge in terms of goals scored, adding an extra layer of intensity to the competition. Carles Cuadrat’s squad, eager to secure a spot in the Super Cup semifinals for the first time since the inaugural 2018 edition, only requires a draw to advance.
The Super Cup journey for Mohun Bagan Super Giant has been an exhilarating roller coaster ride. Despite securing victories in their first two matches, the Mariners exhibited moments of vulnerability in their gameplay. Overcoming challenges, Mohun Bagan emerged victorious in both encounters, clinching a 2-1 win against Sreenidi Deccan in the initial fixture and replicating the same scoreline against Hyderabad FC.
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