Mohun Bagan produced a come back
Mohun Bagan Super Giant have produced a dramatic late comeback in the Kolkata Derby as Jason Cummings scored a 90th-minute equaliser to make it 1-1 against East Bengal. Just minutes after Edmund Lalrindika appeared to have sealed the contest for East Bengal, Mohun Bagan responded under immense pressure through a corner routine. Dimitri Petratos delivered a pinpoint cross into the six-yard box, where Cummings rose highest to power a header into the top-right corner. The late strike has completely changed the mood of the derby, with both sides now pushing for a potential winner in a frantic finish to the ISL title showdown.
2026-05-17 21:16East Bengal on the verge of the win
East Bengal are on the verge of a massive Kolkata Derby victory as Edmund Lalrindika’s late strike in the 85th minute handed them a 1-0 lead over Mohun Bagan Super Giant. After a tense and hard-fought contest, the breakthrough finally arrived when Miguel Figueira delivered a precise assist into the box, allowing Lalrindika to calmly slot the ball into the bottom-left corner. Mohun Bagan pushed hard throughout the second half but struggled to convert their chances against a disciplined East Bengal defence. With only a few minutes remaining, East Bengal now stand close to ending their long wait for derby glory in dramatic fashion.
2026-05-17 21:0675 minutes so far in the game
The Kolkata Derby remains goalless at half-time after an intense and tightly contested opening 45 minutes between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Both sides created a few promising chances but failed to find the finishing touch in front of goal. East Bengal looked sharper going forward, with Miguel Figueira and Jeakson Singh combining well in attack, while Mohammed Rashid also tested the Mohun Bagan defence with long-range efforts. Mohun Bagan, meanwhile, relied on quick transitions and set-pieces but struggled to break through East Bengal’s backline. The match has been physical and high on intensity, with fouls and midfield battles dominating proceedings so far.
2026-05-17 20:38Abhishek misses chance for Mohun Bagan
After clearimng all the mide fielders and dribbled the ball really well Mohun Bagan Super Giant defender’s attempt from the right of the box saved.
2026-05-17 19:52Another East Bengal chance ended up with zero result
Bipin Singh the midfielder of East Bengal has driblled al the Mohun Bagan playersb but failed to open the scoreboard as his shot ended up hitting a player.
2026-05-17 19:44Sojburg’s shot ends up hitting bar
East Bengal is charging up the game by creating chances and making opportunities. Sojburg created one more chance to put the ball into the nets but failed as it came back to play hitting the bar.
2026-05-17 19:36East Bengal misses their first chance
PV Vishnu misses the chance to score in the open box as Mohun Bagan defender Abhishek charged the ball and stopped Vishnu to take shot
2026-05-17 19:34Kolkata derby begins with tribute to Tutu Bose after his demise
Before the start of the high-voltage Kolkata derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant, players, officials and fans observed a one-minute silence to mourn the demise of former Mohun Bagan official Tutu Bose. The tribute created an emotional atmosphere inside the stadium as both teams paid respect to one of the well-known figures associated with Kolkata football before the crucial ISL clash began.
2026-05-17 19:32Kolkata derby could decide ISL League Shield race
With Bengaluru FC finishing their campaign on 23 points, the ISL title race is now fully dependent on the Kolkata derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. A win for either side would put them in control of the League Shield race ahead of the final matchday. If East Bengal or Mohun Bagan wins both of their remaining games, they are likely to finish above Bengaluru FC and secure the ISL title.
