Udaipur, Nov 01, 2025: East Bengal FC showed strong defensive discipline to hold arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw and qualify for the semifinals of the Super Cup from Group A on Friday. Both teams finished with six points, but Oscar Bruzon’s side advanced to the last four because of their better goal difference, helped by the 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday.

The match had very few clear chances. East Bengal’s defense, led by Anwar Ali, stayed compact and organized throughout, frustrating the ISL champions who needed a win to reach the semifinals.

The best chance of the first half came in the 24th minute when Bipin Singh’s header from a Miguel Figueira cross hit the post and bounced back into play. Mohun Bagan pushed hard after the break. In the 46th minute, Liston Colaco’s looping header from an Apuia cross just missed the target, landing on the roof of the net.

The Mariners had their best spell between the 67th and 69th minutes when Liston’s shot was blocked by Anwar Ali. Soon after, they got a free-kick double chance — Jason Cummings’ first attempt hit the wall, and Liston’s retaken shot was also blocked. Cummings then crossed from the rebound, but Aldred’s header went off target.

Despite late pressure, Oscar Bruzon’s side stood firm. Aiban Dohling and Hijazi Maher were solid at the back, while goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh ensured a clean sheet.

East Bengal Maintain Derby Dominance

The result means that in four meetings between the two fierce Kolkata rivals this season, East Bengal have won twice, Mohun Bagan once, and one ended in a draw. East Bengal had earlier won the CFL Premier Division and Durand Cup derbies but lost the IFA Shield final to Mohun Bagan on penalties earlier this month.

Dempo, Chennaiyin End Campaigns with a Draw

At Bambolim, Dempo Sports Club and Chennaiyin FC wrapped up their AIFF Super Cup Group A campaigns with a 1-1 draw at the GMC Stadium.

Shubham Rawat gave Dempo the lead in the 25th minute with a curling free-kick, but four minutes later, Chennaiyin goalkeeper Samik Mitra scored a stunning equalizer from his own half.

The result left Dempo third with three points and Chennaiyin bottom with one, as both sides exited the tournament. Despite Dempo’s push for more goals to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive, Chennaiyin held firm in the second half. Irfan Yadwad missed a close-range header in the 75th minute.

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