Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1–3 East Bengal FC, Kalinga Super Cup 2024: Cleiton Silva Scores Brace As Red and Golds Secure Comeback Victory in Kolkata Derby, Qualify for Semifinals
East Bengal extended their lead at the top of the Group A points table with a victory in this match. This was Mohun Bagan Super Giant's first defeat of the tournament and their campaign came to an end with this result.
Cleiton Silva scored a magnificent brace as East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in what was a remarkable comeback victory in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 at the Kalinga Stadium main pitch, Odisha on January 19. This victory helped East Bengal FC qualify for the semifinals. Hector Yuste gave Mohun Bagan Super Giant an early lead in this contest with his goal in the 19th minute but East Bengal bounced back hard with Silva scoring his first, in the 24th. The score was locked at 1-1 at half-time and East Bengal took the lead when Nandhakumar Sekar scored in the 63rd minute. The result was put beyond doubt when Silva netted his second of the match in the 80th minute, much to the joy of the East Bengal supporters at the stadium. Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Points Table Updated.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal FC Result
Defeat.#MBSG #JoyMohunBagan #আমরাসবুজমেরুন #KalingaSuperCup pic.twitter.com/QOwpwrF4lZ
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) January 19, 2024
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