In an intense first half of the Kolkata Derby, Mohun Bagan currently lead East Bengal 1-0, thanks to a well-taken goal by Jason Cummings McLaren. The goal came in the 35th minute after a spell of pressure from Mohun Bagan, who dominated possession for much of the half. McLaren, showing great composure in the box, slotted the ball past the East Bengal goalkeeper after a well-executed pass from Dimitri Petratos, sending the Mohun Bagan fans into a frenzy.
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The match began with both teams looking to impose themselves in midfield, but it was Mohun Bagan who started to gain control. East Bengal, despite having moments of promise, struggled to create clear-cut chances. Their forward line, led by Nandhakumar Sekar, found it difficult to break down the organized Mohun Bagan defense, marshaled by Sandesh Jhingan.
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As the half progressed, Mohun Bagan’s attacking play became more fluid, with Petratos and Ashique Kuruniyan causing problems on the wings. The breakthrough finally came when a quick interchange of passes opened up space for McLaren to score, leaving East Bengal’s defense exposed.
East Bengal will need to make significant adjustments in the second half if they hope to overturn the deficit. Their midfield, anchored by Saúl Crespo, needs to provide more creativity and service to the forward line, while their defense will have to be more vigilant to avoid conceding further.
Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their momentum and possibly extend their lead. With the game finely poised, fans can expect a thrilling second half as East Bengal push for an equalizer and Mohun Bagan seek to consolidate their advantage.
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