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Mohun Bagan clinch Durand Cup title for first time after 23 years, beat East Bengal 1-0 in final | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched the Durand Cup title for the first time in 23 years, defeating arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in Kolkata on Sunday.In a fiercely contested final, Dimitri Petratos produced a moment of sheer brilliance, scoring the decisive goal.Despite being reduced to 10 men after Anirudh Thapa's was given a red card in the 62nd minute, Mohun Bagan showcased remarkable resilience. It was Petratos who emerged as the hero of the day, securing the victory with a remarkable solo effort in the 71st minute.In a swift counter-attacking move, the Australian player skilfully weaved past the East Bengal defence, before unleashing a powerful strike from 25 yards out. East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill was left a mute spectator.This was Mohun Bagan's 17th Durand ...