Jamie Maclaren's record goal leads Mohun Bagan to derby win over East Bengal

timesnownews.com January 11, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Jamie Maclaren scored the fastest goal in Kolkata derby history, leading Mohun Bagan to a 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC. This win puts Mohun Bagan eight points ahead in the Indian Super League standings. The match was relocated to Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium due to security concerns at Salt Lake Stadium. Mohun Bagan has now won nine out of ten derby matches against East Bengal in the league. East Bengal struggled to equalize despite creating chances, especially after Souvik Chakrabarti was sent off in the 64th minute. Mohun Bagan maintained control, successfully defending their lead until the final whistle.


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