2023-09-03 14:07:00
Kolkata: Mohun Bagan won the Durand Cup following the ISL title. In the Kolkata derby, East Bengal FC won their 17th title in the Durand Cup by beating East Bengal FC by one goal. Dimitri Petratos scored Mohun Bagan’s winning goal in the 71st minute of the match at the Kolkata Salt Lake Stadium. Aniruddha Thapa was sent off in the 62nd minute, but Mohun Bagan won by fighting bravely. With this, they also have the advantage of being the team that has won the most titles. The prize money for the winners is Rs 60 lakhs.
Mohun Bagan Super Jaya, the legend of Wanganatan football at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata About 85,000 spectators flocked to watch the match between NTS and East Bengal FC. As expected, the match was full of valor and bravado. While the first half ended goalless, both teams attacked in the second half. Dimitri Petratos scored the winning goal in the 71st minute from a counter attack. Alone with the ball, Petratos fired a left-footed shot from outside the box that left the goalkeeper helpless and hit the left corner of the post. East Bengal tried their best to fight back, but Mohun Bagan’s defense did not budge.
East Bengal’s Nandakumar Shekhar, who was selected as the best player in three matches, won the Golden Ball for the best player. Mohammedan Sporting’s David Lalansanga won the Golden Boot for the top scorer and Vishal Kaith of Mohun Bagan won the Golden Glove for the best goalkeeper.
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