East Bengal 0-0 Mohammedan Sporting Highlights, ISL 2024-25: 9-Men EBFC Defend Bravely To Earn Point In Thrilling Kolkata Derby

The East Bengal FC vs Mohammedan Sporting, ISL 2024-25 match will be played on Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 pm IST at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. The match can be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. It will be live telecast on the Sports 18 network TV channels in India.

East Bengal FC and Mohammedan Sporting both teams have a rich history and have played against each other 22 times across all competitions. East Bengal have won 13 whereas Mohammedan Sporting have won five games. The rest of the matches ended in a draw.

This will be the first time in ISL that these two teams will reignite their age-old rivalry.

East Bengal's poor run this season has put them at the bottom of the points table with six losses in as many games. Their opponent, Mohammedan Sporting, are just one place above them with only one win and a draw in six matches in the ISL 2024-25.

Carles Cuadrat, the former East Bengal FC head coach was sacked after a poor start of the season. Then Bino George took the charge as an interim head coach for two games but they still remain winless. Oscar Bruzon is the new head coach of the franchise but he has also been unable to change the fortune.

East Bengal FC and Mohammedan Sporting are on the field, both eager to secure crucial points to revive their campaigns. The high-stakes Kolkata Derby promises to be a thrilling contest—let’s see how it unfolds!

No goals so far as both teams struggle to break the deadlock. East Bengal's Naorem Mahesh picks up an early yellow for a foul on Franca while trying to counter.

There’s a brief altercation in midfield between Kiyam Singh and Souvik, but the referee calms things down and play continues.

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A handball just outside the 18-yard box gives Mohammedan Sporting a free kick.

Ogier plays a long ball for Franca, but Maher loses sight of it, and it strikes his arm just outside the box. The referee takes a moment before awarding Mohammedans a free kick in a dangerous position. Franca gets medical care.

Hijazi sees a yellow card.

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Fans are loud in the Salt Lake Stadium.

Crespo finds Talal in the box, who lays it off to Diamantakos. The striker is fouled, but the referee awards East Bengal a free kick instead of a penalty.

Talal’s free kick is on target, but Bhaskar is quick to make the save.

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Two RED CARDS IN TWO MINUTES! Nandhakumar Sekar was shown a red for an elbow on Amarjit. Shortly after, Mahesh received a second yellow for kicking the ball away in frustration, leaving the Red and Gold Brigade' fans frustrated at home.

A double blow for East Bengal, early in the game.

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As the hosts were pushing hard for a point before halftime, in the 28th minute Nandhakumar Sekar slapped Amarjit Singh Kiyam after a foul. Both players were initially booked, but the referee upgraded Nandhakumar's yellow to a red after consulting with the assistants.

Being down to 10 men was already a tough blow, but it got worse when Naorem Mahesh Singh kicked the ball away in frustration. Referee Harish Kundu showed him a second yellow, sending Mahesh off as well. East Bengal are now down to 9 players.

And then, Saul Crespo sees a yellow for a bad challenge.

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Three minutes of added time are announced at the end of the first half.

Kasimov takes a shot from outside the box, but Gill makes it useless.

Souvik tries his luck with a long-range effort, aiming to catch Bhaskar off his line, but the shot sails wide.

It's a goalless half-time.

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Mohammedan Sporting:

Alexis OUT - Lalrinfela IN

Amarjit OUT - Manzoki IN

Down to nine men, but fighting with full effort!

The second half kicks off with both teams still locked at 0-0. Franca leads a counter, driving down the left and delivering a pass into the middle, but Maher is there to clear it away for East Bengal. Moments later, again Franca tries his luck with a shot that’s comfortably saved by Gill.

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19 shots from Mohammedan Sporting and still no goals – a disappointing return for the side. They've scored just 3 goals in 6 games this season.

Meanwhile, East Bengal's struggles continue, having now picked up 4 red cards this season, including the two-handed out today.

Right now, Mohammedan Sporting dominate possession with 72%, while East Bengal have struggled to maintain control, holding just 28% of the ball.

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East Bengal win a free kick in midfield after Ogier fouls Diamantakos.

Moments later, Anwar Ali goes down injured, but the referee signals another foul.

One thing is clear – despite having the advantage, Mohammedan Sporting are not making the most of it. Meanwhile, East Bengal, down by two players, continue to press forward and attack.

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Despite being down to 9 men, East Bengal are holding firm.

Chothe's cross almost finds Manzoki, but Gill intervenes. Zodingliana’s volley goes over the bar, and a heavy pass to him is collected by Gill. East Bengal’s defense remains strong under pressure.

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EBFC: 

Souvik OUT - Jeakson Singh IN

It’s a game of sheer bravery, with 9-man East Bengal giving it their all for their first points in the Kolkata Derby at Salt Lake Stadium.

Talal goes down with a cramp and is replaced by Celiton Silva, while Gill also needs treatment for a cramp.

As regulation time winds down, the referee announces 10 minutes of added time.

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The pain continues for East Bengal with bravery on display as Rakip goes down after a challenge with Franca. Mohammedan Sporting make a change, with Irshad replacing Lalrinfela.

Manzoki is booked for a foul on Cleiton Silva, while Lalrinfela’s header from a cross goes wide. East Bengal’s defense holds firm despite the pressure.

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East Bengal FC earn their first point of the season, holding firm to secure a 0-0 draw against Mohammedan Sporting tonight. Despite being down to 9 men, they showed great resilience in the Kolkata Derby.

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East Bengal will next host NorthEast United on November 29, while Mohammedan Sporting will welcome table-toppers Bengaluru FC on November 27. Tomorrow, Odisha FC will face Mohun Bagan in another exciting ISL fixture. Be sure to join us again for live coverage of the match on Sunday. See you then and have a Good night!