Kolkata: ATK Mohun Bagan is still unbeaten by Emami East Bengal in their last five encounters, the Kolkata Derby is all Green and Maroon in the 131st Durand Cup. Arch rivals, ATK Mohun Bagan over took Emami East Bengal in an intensified match.
ATK Mohun Bagan were in full control of defense and mid-field but still ATK Mohun Bagan lack in search of no. 9. However, the Juan Feranndo men seem to work more on accuracy as the chances hardly bought any result.
In the first quarter of the game, ATK Mohun Bagan curated many chances though losing possession quite often. The defensive loop of Emami East Bengal is matter of worry for gaffer Stephen Constantine. East Bengal faced difficulty breaking through the Green and Maroon defense.
The game in the first half remained mostly in the Emami East Bengal half. As the game proceded Emami East Bengal, got better in the game. Some clearance and full-on defense managed them to stay goalless.
The 24th minute of the game Ashique almost finds Liston with a grounded cross from the left flank. But the ball is behind Liston as he made the run. Ten minutes later East Bengal talisman Ivan Gonzalez took things in his hand as he was left all alone to fly past the ball beyond the goal post. The game intensified as it got closer to end of first half. Hugo Boumus of ATK faced the first yellow of the day.
While ATK Mohun Bagan held most of the attacks, the cancellation created some major counter attacks. In the last minutes of the half, Liston Colaco’s corner missed by Emami East Bengal defense and however, Sumeet Passi touch put ATK Mohun Bagan in the lead.
𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!
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In the second half, Emami East Bengal came up with Himanshu Jabra and Cleton Augusto Oliveira Silva in place of Angousana and Eliandro respectively. Another substitute, Aniket Jadhav of East Bengal made a major impact hitting the goal bar within five minutes of the half. ATK Mohun Bagan defender, Ashis Rai got a yellow card at the starting of half. An amazing chance made by Liston Colaco was solely handled by goalie Kamaljit Singh in the 54th minute.
It was all way ATK Mohun Bagan in the second half, as Juan Fernando men made so many chances which didn’t bear the fruit. East Bengal tried to create some chances but kept missing the final third.
