# East Bengal 3-1 Mohun Bagan SG: Massive Kolkata derby win for EB to clinch Super Cup semifinal spot

URL: https://technosports.co.in/east-bengal-3-1-mohun-bagan-sg-kolkata-derby/  
Published: 2024-01-19  
Updated: 2024-01-19  
Author: Arsh Das

East Bengal have qualified for the semifinals of the [Kalinga Super Cup](https://technosports.co.in/kalinga-super-cup-official-tie-breaking-rules/), defeating their rivals, Mohun Bagan SG by a 3-1 scoreline. The Red and Gold club extracted revenge for their Durand Cup 2023 final loss, putting in a spirited display against their Kolkata derby rivals to earn a well deserved win. 

There was a glimmer of hope for Mohun Bagan SG when Hector Yuste pulled off an exceptional flick to open the scoring after a series of corners. However, Cleiton Silva’s powerful shot from the edge of the box levelled things up, putting them right back into the game. 

## East Bengal defeat Mohun Bagan SG 3-1 in Super Cup Kolkata derby 

![Cleiton Silva Kolkata derby East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GENodpPakAAdwmE-819x1024.webp)
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Right before half time, East Bengal fans had to go through a tense few minutes, with Hijazi Maher conceding a handball in the box, leading to a penalty. Dimitri Petratos scored from the spot, but the [penalty had to be retaken](https://x.com/IndSuperLeague/status/1748371826361679917?s=20) as Mohun Bagan SG players had encroached the box before the shot was taken. 

Petratos hit the post with his second effort, with the scoreline remaining 1-1 as the referee blew for half time. 

![Kolkata derby East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GEN0bc2aAAABqMN-819x1024.webp)
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Just as the pace of the game was settling down, Nandakumar Sekhar scored a tap in to make it 2-1. With around ten minutes to go, Cleiton Silva made it 3-1, capitalising on a failed save from Arsh Shaikh. And in the process, giving his side a massive advantage in the tie. Young attacker Vishnu had the chance to make it 4-1, but Shaikh was able to keep his shot out from a tight angle. 

A spirited defensive display followed from Carles Cuadrat’s men as they fought through eight minutes of stoppage time to earn a statement Kolkata derby win.