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The Kolkata Derby comes to an end as Mohun Bagan complete the league derby double over their city rivals. Mohun Bagan put in a commanding performance all over the pitch as East Bengal struggled to get past the organized defence. Dicka's two strikes proved the difference in the match ensuring much-needed three points for the Mariners.
91' - Akram gets into the box and lays it up for Watson to his left who takes a shot but it deflects onto the path of Faiaz but the youngster is unable to bury it.
88' - CHANCE!! A good move on the right flank as Chullova puts in a low cross into the box and Dudu manages to head it but it goes just inches wide...If that would have gone in, we'd have exciting last minutes of the match.
86' - Cameron Watson lays a ball nicely for Nikhil Kadam, who takes his time and crosses in for Moghrabi who takes the header but goes just wide off the goal.
80' - Akram Moghrabi has a lot of time on the ball and he puts in a square ball from the right flank for Nikhil Kadam who rushed in but his effort goes wide to the left of the goal.
73' - Shilton Paul has gone down after a long clearance as he slipped in the process. The physios have rushed in to provide treatment for the custodian.
64' - Lobo plays a great through-ball for Armand who had made the run behind the Bagan defence but keeper Shilton Paul rushes in time to make the collection.
60' - We have reached the hour mark in Kolkata as the score stands 2-0 in favour of Mohun Bagan owing to a brace from Asier Dipanda Dicka. East Bengal are pressing hard for a goal as they aim to make their way back into the match.
57' - Akram wins the ball with a sliding challenge from Armand and puts it ahead for Dicka to chase but Salam Ranjan Singh is alert and does well to reach it and clears it from any danger.
55' - Willis Plaza robs Raynier in the midfield and passes it to Dudu in the box who takes a couple of shots but they are blocked by the Bagan skipper Kinshuk Debnath. Great defending from the Mohun Bagan captain.
50' - Yusa makes a good run on the left flank and cuts inside the box to cross and Rafique manages to get a touch and direct it goalwards but Ricky is there to anticipate and clears the ball.
48' - Khalid Jamil seems to be contemplating his final change of the match early on in the second half as Cavin Lobo is seen warming up on the sidelines.
45' - And we're up and running in the second half in Kolkata as East Bengal aim to overcome a two-goal deficit and Mohun Bagan hope to complete the league double over their fierce rivals.
Half Time: Kingfisher East Bengal 0 - 2 Mohun Bagan
Asier Dipanda Dicka's brace has given the Green and Maroon half of Kolkata the advantage going into the break at Salt Lake Stadium. East Bengal recovered well from an early strike by Dicka but the feisty striker struck again in spectacular fashion to double the lead for the Mariners.
39' - A cross from the left flank is met by Akram who lays it up for Dicka but he is offside. In his attempt to get to the ball, he clashes with Luis Barreto and both the players are now down on the pitch.
34' - GOAL!!! Raynier's corner inside the box has been superbly scored by Dipanda Dicka. Dicka latches onto the ball and smashes the net again with a scissor-kick volley. The stadium has erupted with joy!!
34' - Sheikh Faiaz gets into space on the right flank and tries to put in a cross but it gets deflected off Salam Ranjan and is out for a corner. Nikhil Kadam steps up to take the corner.
30' - After the early goal, East Bengal have done well to keep Mohun Bagan on their toes and have not allowed them to relax. They have kept the pressure up in search of the equalizer.
26' - GOAL!! Oh, no...the ref has disallowed it...Katsumi Yusa's corner is headed in by Willis Plaza but the assistant referee has raised his flag as the ball went out of bounds during its flight.
24' - Sheikh Faiaz uses his speed to outrun the East Bengal central defense and gets into the box but takes a weak shot and appeals for a tentative handball but the ref does not award it and play goes on.
21' - Ricky crosses in from the left and Eduardo Ferreira manages to clear it away for a corner as Moghrabi was lurking inside the box in anticipation.
17' - Mohd. Rafique tries to catch Bagan on the counter and dribbles past two but gets caught with a late tackle but the ref plays advantage as Willis Plaza latches onto the loose ball. The run was dealt well by Raynier who tracked back and cleared the lines.
14' - Moghrabi shows great ball control as he gets caught on the turn by Armand in the middle of the park. The Ivorian has been putting in a lot of tackles since coming on in the 4th minute.
3' - More signs of worry for Khalid Jamil on top of the early goal conceded. Al-Amna has gone down with some knock as the medical staff rushes in to stretcher him off the field. Early change for the home side today.
1'- HERE WE GO!!! What a start !! Dipanda Dicka has smashed it into the roof!! Nikhil Kadam crosses it into the box as Moghrabi heads it down in the path of Dicka who connects sweetly. East Bengal 0 - 1 Mohun Bagan
1' - And we're off!! The derby has been kicked off by Mohun Bagan striker Dipanda Dicka as they play from right to left in their iconic Green and Maroon. East Bengal also play in their traditional Red and Gold.
The teams are walking onto the pitch as the FIFA Anthem rings around the VYBK Stadium. The fans have showed up in large numbers for the marquee clash and are making their presence felt.
Ten minutes left to go as the crowd has poured in at the grand Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Stay tuned for all the live action from the derby right here...
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