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Jamie Maclaren scored in his first-ever Kolkata derby, while Dimitri Petratos added the finishing touch as Mohun Bagan secured a commanding 2-0 victory over East Bengal FC in front of a packed 59,000-capacity crowd. Anwar Ali’s debut in the Kolkata derby as an East Bengal player, having previously represented their great rivals, added an extra layer of intrigue to the clash. The defender faced constant boos from his former team’s fans with every touch. Despite East Bengal’s desperate search for their first points in this ISL season, it was Mohun Bagan who dominated, delivering a convincing display to rout their…

India may have remained winless in 2024 so far, but the Blue Tigers showed promise in their third game under the tutelage of Manolo Marquez. The Thien Truong Stadium in Vietnam witnessed a tightly contested encounter between Vietnam and India, with Farukh Choudhary marking his return to the national team after three years with a memorable equaliser. The match also saw two Indian debutants, Lalrinliana Hnamte and Akash Sangwan. Though the two didn’t get much time to showcase their abilities, Farukh stole the limelight with his tenacity and hunger for goal. Vietnam settled into the game early, troubling India’s defenders…

The Indian football team looks to secure its first win of 2024 as they face Vietnam in an international friendly in Nam Định, a quiet town in northern Vietnam with a population of just over 236,000. India was originally set to participate in a Tri-Nation tournament featuring Vietnam and Lebanon. However, due to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, the tournament was reduced to a friendly match between India and Vietnam. A win would not only boost India’s morale but also have a significant impact on their FIFA ranking points, which could influence their pot allocation for the December draw of…

East Bengal suffered their fourth consecutive loss in the ongoing ISL, as Jamshedpur returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory in front of a 20,250-strong crowd. Despite showing a glimmer of hope with an improved first-half display, East Bengal squandered chances, leaving their travelling supporters frustrated. The visiting East Bengal side, greeted by a raucous atmosphere at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, dominated in terms of creating goal-scoring opportunities but failed to convert. In contrast, the home team capitalised on the few chances they had, riding the wave of support to secure the 2-0 win. In the 21st minute,…

East Bengal will be in search of their first victory of the ongoing ISL when they take on Khalid Jamil’s Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on Saturday. East Bengal has endured a challenging start to their ongoing ISL campaign. After three consecutive losses, their Spanish head coach, who guided them to the Super Cup triumph—their first national trophy since 2012—parted ways with the club. With rumours swirling about his probable replacement, East Bengal’s reserve team head coach, Bino George, is currently at the helm and set to face a stern test against the Red Miners, who have…

Borja Herrera scored a phenomenal hat-trick against his former team as East Bengal succumbed to their third consecutive defeat in the Indian Super League in front of 11,000 supporters at Salt Lake Stadium. Despite the visitors getting reduced to 10 in the 81st minute, the hosts failed to capitalise and lost 2-3. It was their first hat-trick of losses since their inaugural season in the ISL. East Bengal head coach Carles Cuadrat had to face ‘Go back Cuadrat’ chants from the supporters when he headed into the tunnel after the final whistle. Cuadrat made four changes to the starting line-up…

After a heartbreaking defeat on their ISL debut against NorthEast United FC, Mohammedan SC will be eager to redeem themselves and go guns blazing when they take on FC Goa at Kishore Bharati Stadium on Saturday. Manolo Marquez’s FC Goa, who were stunned by Jamshedpur FC at their home turf of Fatorda Stadium, will also be looking to get back to winning ways. Mohammedan SC came close to securing a point on debut, but Alaeddine Ajaraie’s late strike spoiled their night. Jordan Murray’s brilliant goal had earlier given FC Goa a shock at their home ground, as the Gaurs now…

Mohun Bagan Super Giants will lock horns with Tajikistan’s FC Ravshan in their AFC ACL 2 opener. After narrowly missing out on the Durand Cup title and drawing their ISL opener against Mumbai City FC, José Molina’s side will aim for a strong start in this prestigious competition, now revamped from the erstwhile AFC Cup. The Mariners’ best finish on the Asian stage came in 2022, when they bowed out following a 3-1 defeat to Kuala Lumpur City FC in the inter-zonal semi-final. Despite being drawn into a tough group this year, the Kolkata club is determined to make its…

Mohammedan Sporting Club is poised to make history as they step into the ISL 2024-25 season, taking on Durand Cup champions NorthEast United FC in their opening game at Kishore Bharati Krirangan. From playing in the 2nd Division I-League to securing promotion to the top tier of Indian football after winning the I-League last year, the Black and White Brigade has made a monumental leap forward. Black Panthers’ head coach, Andrey Chernyshov, can’t wait to be part of this historic moment. He said, “This will be a historic match because it’s the first-ever ISL game for Mohammedan, for the players,…

Imagine this – a 19-year-old boy scoring against all three of Kolkata’s giant clubs. How often do you see something like that? But Vinith Venkatesh isn’t just any player – he’s extraordinary. The young prodigy has already done what many dream of – He has scored against Mohammedan SC, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. A feat that’s rarely achieved. Recently, Vinith netted a stunning goal against Mohammedan SC in the Durand Cup, and followed it up by scoring against Mohun Bagan in the same tournament. But last night, he delivered his most valuable strike yet – a clinical finish from…