Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal FC Highlights, Durand Cup 2023 Final: Petratos' Lone Stunner Powers MBSG To Title

Stadium erupts as Mohun Bagan Super Giants beat rivals East Bengal FC 1-0 to lift their 17th Durand Cup title.

Things are looking almost curtains for East Bengal FC from here. Mahesh Singh has the possession. Can he score? Just wide from the target.

9 minutes extra added to full time. East Bengal FC has a chance but the referee has given their support staff a red card! Nevertheless, possession with East Bengal FC at the moment. 

Incredible defending from Mohun Bagan! East Bengal are still trying to press hard but Mohun Bagan defenders have been defiant. 8 minutes left before the full time. 

The pair of Mahesh and Nandha almost scored an equalizer here for East Bengal FC. But Mohun Bagan's goalkeeper Kaith saved it somehow. The fans here at the Salt Lake City are getting into it. 

East Bengal FC almost scored one but Mohun Bagan's goalkeeper was ready to save it. GOAL!!! Mohun Bagan gets one in the NETS!!! Dimitri draws the first one. Will it be decisive?

Another chance missed! This time it was from Mohun Bagan FC. A flurry of yellow cards have been used by the referee as the match progressed. RED CARD For Anirudh Thapa!!

It will require an individual brilliance from either side to get it into the nets. The defence from both sides have been spot on. Gill makes a free pass and it is a yellow card for the Mohun Bagan forward.

Hello and welcome back to the live updates of the proceedings of the Durand Cup final 2023 between MBSG and EBFC here at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. 2nd half begins. 

First Half of the final ends in a stalemate. Mohun Bagan 0-0 East Bengal.

Four yellow cards issued by the referee. Two for East Bengal FC, Two for Mohun Bagan. Nevertheless, Asish Ray of Mohun Bagan has the possession.   

BIG OPPORTUNITY GOES BEGGING! Xavier of East Bengal FC misses out a huge opportunity to score just before the conclusion of first half. Four extra minutes added to first half.

Players from both sides have missed out so many chances. 7 minutes left for the first half to conclude.. Will there be any first blood. Mohun Bagan's Dimitri has the ball in the corner. Chance? Missed out again.

We are in the 27th minute, East Bengal FC's rock-solid defence are keeping Mohun Bagan forwards at bay. There was some communication gap with the goalkeeper but it was all fine in the end. FANS are getting into it!!!

In the 15th minute, Asish Rai's makes an attempt but to no avail. East Bengal have the possession, Borja makes an attempt with a brilliant pass but Mandar gets late. 

We are into the eighth minute as Mohun Bagan are pushing it from one end. Asish leading the way for the side. Is that a FOUL? Sahal has not given a yellow card!!! That was close. EBFC 0-0 MBSG

Chance for East Bengal FC, Mahesh is pushing hard to get a corner. Mandar on the attack but Mohun Bagan's defender was up for the challenge. EBFC 0-0 MBSG

Mohun Bagan is keeping the possession and pressure upon East Bengal to keep them away from the goalpost. EBFC 0-0 MBSG 

While revenge may be on Mohun Bagan's mind, their coach, Juan Ferrando, looks at the final from a different perspective. The clash between these two giants promises an exciting and emotionally charged contest, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Mohun Bagan finished second in Group A, securing a couple of wins from three matches. Apart from their loss to East Bengal, they defeated the Bangladesh Army 5-0 and Punjab FC 2-0. They dominated Mumbai City 3-1 in the quarterfinal and narrowly overcame FC Goa 2-1 in the semifinals.

For Mohun Bagan, their last Durand Cup title came in 2000, making the 23-year-long wait for another triumph all the more significant. As the reigning Indian Super League champions, they are considered slight favorites, but East Bengal's recent stellar performances pose a formidable challenge.

Heading into the final, East Bengal's coach, Carles Cuadrat, acknowledged his team's winning streak but expressed concern about the narrow margins of victory and the occasional reliance on penalties. He anticipates a great football match and plans to utilize his team's strengths to secure victory.

East Bengal FC secured four wins and one draw, drawing 2-2 against Bangladesh Army in the group stage, and defeating Mohun Bagan (1-0), Punjab FC (1-0), Gokulam Kerala (2-1) in the quarterfinals, and triumphing over NorthEast United 5-3 in a penalty shootout in the semifinals after the scores were level at 2-2 in regulation time.

East Bengal's last Durand Cup triumph came in 2004, and their most recent title was the 2018 IFA Shield, which has now transformed into an U-19 event. In this year's tournament, East Bengal has displayed formidable form, going unbeaten in five matches.

The upcoming match mirrors the 2004 Durand Cup final, which East Bengal won 2-1. The Red and Gold brigade and the Mariners share a rich history in the tournament, both having claimed the title on 16 occasions.

Group Stage

Draw 2-2 against Bangladesh Army

Win 1-0 against Mohun Bagan

Win 1-0 against Punjab FC

Knockout Stage

Win 2-1 against Gokulam Kerala FC (Quarter-final)

Win 5-3 (on penalties) against NorthEast United (Semifinal)

Group Stage

Win 5-0 against Bangladesh Army

Win 2-0 against Punjab FC

Lose 0-1 against East Bengal

Knockout Stage

Win 3-1 against Mumbai City (Quarter-final)

Win 2-1 against FC Goa (Semifinal)

Mohun Bagan SG will be able to field an almost full-strength team in the final. East Bengal FC, on the other hand, will be without Souvik Chakraborty while he serves his ban.

The last time East Bengal played in the Durand Cup final was in 2004. East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 2-1 in that match.

Mohun Bagan last won the Durand Cup title in 2000. They made it to the finals in 2004, 2009, and 2019 but lost on all three occasions.

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Durand Cup 2023 final will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Sports Ten 2 HD TV channels in India. Live streaming of the high-profile Kolkata Derby will be on SonyLIV

On Sunday (September 3), Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will face off in the 2023 final of the Durand Cup. The match will start at 4:00 PM IST.

Hello and welcome to the live blog of the Durand Cup 2023 final between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan SG from the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Stay tuned to catch all the live and latest updates.