A late goal by Jason Cummings in the dying minutes ensured a 1-1 draw between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC in the Kolkata Derby at the Salt Lake Stadium. The intense match saw Edmund Lalrindika scoring for East Bengal in the 85th minute, only to be equalized by Cummings five minutes later.
With both teams now tied at 23 points from 12 matches, the ISL title race remains wide open. East Bengal holds the top spot due to a superior goal difference of 18 over Mohun Bagan’s 13. Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC are also in contention with 22 points each, set to face off on May 21.
East Bengal has a chance to secure the ISL crown by defeating Inter Kashi in their final match, provided Mohun Bagan cannot bridge the goal difference gap. This latest chapter in the historic rivalry between the two Kolkata giants added more excitement to their longstanding competition.
The Kolkata Derby, steeped in tradition, has seen East Bengal leading with 129 wins to Mohun Bagan’s 105 in their 349 encounters. The previous meeting had ended in a goalless draw in the Super Cup on October 31, 2025, further fueling the anticipation for this clash.
Both teams started aggressively, aiming to take control early on. Mohun Bagan had an early chance through Liston Colaco, while East Bengal threatened with PV Vishnu. The game continued at a frantic pace, with opportunities for both sides before the dramatic late goals sealed the 1-1 draw.
