Diamantakos’ Double Strike Hands East Bengal 2-1 Win Over Mohun Bagan in Kolkata Derby
East Bengal stunned arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the Kolkata Derby, advancing to the semifinals of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos was instrumental in the win, scoring both goals after being brought on as a substitute in the 18th minute due to Hamid Ahadad’s injury.
Diamantakos calmly converted a penalty in the 38th minute, giving East Bengal a 1-0 lead after Asish Rai fouled Bipin Singh in the box. He doubled East Bengal’s lead seven minutes into the second half with a sharp finish that left Mohun Bagan’s defense struggling. Diamantakos trapped a pass with his back to the goal, spun sharply, and fired home past goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.
Mohun Bagan pulled one back in the 68th minute with Anirudh Thapa’s stunning long-range strike, but East Bengal’s defense held firm to secure a 2-1 win. This victory marks East Bengal’s first top-level Derby win over Mohun Bagan in over 18 months and sets up a semifinal clash against Diamond Harbour FC. The match was marked by intense challenges, refereeing controversies, and end-to-end action in front of a packed Salt Lake Stadium.
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