East Bengal FC vs Mohun Bagan Player Ratings: Bipin, Apuia shine while Liston, Rashid disappoint in Kolkata Derby

The Kolkata derby ended in a draw as East Bengal stormed into the Super Cup semis.

It was a game of two halves in Goa as East Bengal FC locked horns with Mohun Bagan Super Giant as they played out a goalless draw in the AIFF Super Cup 2025, which resulted in East Bengal moving to the top of the table and thus qualifying for the semi-finals.

East Bengal FC dominated the first half with more control and intent, registering 6 attempts on goal, out of which 2 were on target. The pressing was sharp, and the transitions were the real threat from the Red and Gold brigade.

After the break, Mohun Bagan began to assert themselves, pushing higher and attacking more, but Oscar Bruzon’s men did not give up. They denied clear chances and maintained possession even while taking immense pressure.

The decisive Kolkata Derby in the Super Cup ends in a goalless draw despite a spirited performance from the teams!This result means that East Bengal officially end as the winners of Group A and have qualified for the semifinals!#IndianFootball #AIFFSuperCup #KolkataDerby… pic.twitter.com/ySL8Rb4m4E

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In the end, the game ended in a stalemate, but the draw had two different outcomes for the team. While for East Bengal it meant securing their place at the top of the table, For Mohun Bagan it marked the end of their hopes of qualifying for the semis as they got knocked out by their arch-rivals.

Here are the player ratings for this fixture:

East Bengal Player Ratings (By Preethi)

Prabsukhan Gill (GK) – 6.5/10

Had a relatively quiet game with East Bengal dominating possession, but stayed sharp when called upon. He made a couple of neat saves, showing good positioning and composure. His distribution has been great with quick, accurate passes to initiate attacks from the back.

Anwar Ali – 7/10

A largely uneventful game with East Bengal controlling possession and Mohun Bagan rarely threatening. He stayed switched on, maintaining good shape and covering spaces effectively. When tested, he dealt well with aerial balls and kept the ball distribution well.

Kevin Sibille – 7/10

Maintained a solid partnership with Anwar, showing composure. His positioning was sharp, ensuring there were no gaps for Mohun Bagan’s forwards to exploit. He played a key role in maintaining possession from the back, using clean passes to keep possession.

Jay Gupta – 7/10

Though a defender, he showed kept moving into the midfield and helping create attacks. Attempted several passes showing good vision and composure on the ball. He was defensively solid when required, making key tackles and interceptions. picked up a yellow card as well.

Mohammad Rakip – 7/10

One of East Bengal’s most alert defenders in the game. Read the attackers too well, making several key interceptions to break Mohun Bagan’s attacking moves. His positioning has been good, and he’s handled 1v1 situations well. Made some good clearances under pressure.

Miguel Ferreira – 7/10

A tireless presence throughout the match, with great work rate and attacking purpose. He constantly passed through Mohun Bagan’s defenders and even showed physicality in duels. He created several promising openings with clever movement and well-timed passes. He received a yellow card in the first half.

Mahesh Singh Naorem – 8/10

He continued his fine performance in this campaign with another lively display on the flank. He was constantly looked to disrupt defenders, creating space through quick and sharp passing. He also attempted a well-taken shot from a narrow angle which deflected. He also Picked up a yellow card for dissent.

Hamid Ahdad – 7.5/10

He was a constant threat for Mohun Bagan’s defense with his sharp movement and pressing intensity. He created multiple attacking opportunities through intelligent runs and clever link-up play.He frequently snatched possession.

Saul Crespo – 7/10

The captain controlled the midfield, acting as the anchor for East Bengal’s play. He won key aerial duels and consistently disrupted Mohun Bagan’s attempts to attack from the back. He was also super efficient in transitioning from defence into attack, he timed the counterattacks well and distributed the ball with precision.

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Bipin Singh – 8/10

Bipin was the standout performer of the game, combining lethal pace with intelligent movement. he constantly posed a direct threat to Mohun Bagan’s defense, creating multiple chances and testing the goalkeeper with shots on target He had a Relentless work rate that made him a constant threat throughout the match.

Mohamad Rashid – 6/10

Although he was closely marked for most of the game, he remained a constant threat. He made intelligent runs to stretch the defense and looked for openings to link up with teammates. Although he didn’t manage any shots on target, but his movement and vision helped create several chances especially for Bipin

Substitutions

PV Vishnu – 6/10

PV Vishnu was introduced in the second half to inject pace and energy into the flank, and he did his job well. Although he didn’t create any major chances, his runs opened space for teammates.

Hiroshi Ibusuki – 7/10

Hiroshi Ibusuki came in the 78th minute to replace Hamid Ahdad. He showed his technicality with some pretty impressive runs as soon as he was brought in as he cleared the ball past Mehtab many times. He also tried to create chances in his limited time of play

Souvik Chakrabarti – NA

Was brought in, In the 85th minute to replace an injured Saul Crespo.

Edmund Lalrindika – NA

Edmund was brought in the 89th minute and had a very limited time to make an impact.

Mohun Bagan Player Ratings (By Soham)

Mohun Bagan Player Ratings

Here are the Mohun Bagan player ratings in the Kolkata Derby.

Vishal Kaith – 7/10

Vishal Kaith was kept busy all game by the likes of Miguel Ferreira, Hamid Ahadad, Naorem Mahesh, and Bipin Singh. He palmed away a shot from close range by Ahadad in the 60th minute and saved a header from Jay Gupta a couple of minutes later.

Mehtab Singh – 6.5/10

Mehtab Singh remained solid throughout the game. Bipin Singh remained mostly quiet on the left wing. However, he could not provide much going forward and was barely seen making runs on the overlap.

Alberto Rodriguez – 6/10

Rodriguez made a number of crucial blocks throughout the game, taking an early shot by the dangerous Ferreira’s shot onto his head. Rodriguez failed to make an impact from set pieces however, something he had made a name for last season.

Tom Aldred – 6.5/10

Tom Aldred was perpetually at loggerheads with Hamid Ahadad, which provided for exciting viewing.While defensively solid, Aldred received a wonderful opportunity to score in the 69th minute but headed wide. He also lost his cool on a number of occasions, giving away fouls.

Subhasish Bose – 6/10

Subhasish Bose went into the book early after an altercation with Ferreira, who troubled the Mariners in the first half. Bose was otherwise his usual trustworthy self, not letting Naorem Mahesh enjoy too much liberty at the right wing.

Lalengmawia Ralte – 7/10

The all-Indian Mohun Bagan midfield was up against an all-foreign East Bengal midfield, and struggled significantly in the first half.Apuia, however, kept his calm under pressure for major parts of the game. He managed to get a shot away on his left foot from outside the area, but it was straight at Prabsukhan Gill.

Anirudh Thapa – 6.5/10

Thapa was caught in the thick of things right from the beginning. While giving away the ball a lot, the conditions of the pitch made it very difficult for him to operate in the middle of the park.

He combined well with Apuia to contain East Bengal, but could not provide much going forward. His attempts at through balls were intercepted by Basim Rashid.

Sahal Abdul Samad – 6/10

Sahal was not his usual lively self today, failing to produce any of the flair and skill that we expect from him. Up against the likes of Rashid and Saul Crespo, Sahal was completely blunt.

Manvir Singh – 5.5/10

Manvir Singh faced a severe dearth of supply today. He did not find himself in a position where he could look up with acres to run, a position where he thrives most. The pouring rain and the uneven pitch made things progressively more difficult for the winger.

Liston Colaco – 6/10

Liston Colaco was livelier than Manvir in the match, but not enough to contribute to a goal. He managed to beat Mohammad Rakip on a few occasions, but could not produce much from it. He took a few free kicks as well, but they either struck the wall or were defended easily by the Red and Gold army.

Jamie Maclaren – 6.5/10

The fox in the box cut a lonely figure in the derby, with Bagan failing to extend the ball to the box for most of the game. The few times he received the ball were in moments of transition, which led to nothing. He did not press the East Bengal defence either as Sibille and Anwar Ali calmly rolled the ball around at the back.

Substitutes

Jason Cummings – 6/10

Cummings was suboptimal at best after coming on with half an hour to go. He struggled in wide positions and produced a solitary effort in the box, which was immediately blocked. His free kick went into the wall.

Dimitri Petratos – 6/10

Petratos struggled to get on the ball and produce anything significant after coming on with ten minutes remaining.

Robson Robinho – NA

Robinho played on the left wing after coming on, but was very sloppy. He managed to get a shot away from close range but was ousted by a brilliant block from Anwar Ali.

Deepak Tangri – NA

Deepak Tangri defended with ease in the moments East Bengal waded forward.

Suhail Bhat – NA

Suhail Bhat was introduced deep into additional time remaining and couldn’t make a difference to the scoreline.

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