Alexis Gomez kept the long-ranger free-kick on target as Debjit made a routine collection.

Provat Lakra received a booking.

Debjit dived to the ground to deny a long-ranger strike from Alexis, as the second ball was almost anticipated by Robi but was tackled well by Hector Yuste.

David has sealed the deal for East Bengal! 

The former Mohammedan forward made a brilliant turn inside the box and slotted the ball home with a powerful half-volley.

The player showed respect toward Mohammedan as he did not celebrate his goal against his former team.

In: Debjit Majumder, Provat Lakra

Out: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Naorem Mahesh Singh

PV Vishnu gets a yellow card.

Florent Ogier stayed alert in making a clearance in an open space following a low center from David on the left.

Alexis Gomez flashed a clever strike from a distance, that was stopped by Gill at first. The ball slipped inside the box, as Robi Hansda produced a quick chip that rattled the crossbar! The third strike was denied by Anwar on the goal-line and cleared away!

Breathtaking series of events, so close for Mohammedan!

In: David Lalhlansanga

Out: Raphael Messi Bouli

In: Makhan Chothe

Out: Manvir Singh Saini

Mohammad Rakip gets cautioned for a nasty foul.

Yuste's header only rattled the crossbar following a corner!

Mohammedan has just intensified the game!

Robi Hansda made a brilliant outstepped through pass from the middle, as France anticipated it on the left before slotting it home with a great left-footed strike. Gill made an effort to save, but it was not enough!

Alexis Gomez sliced a powerful strike from the front of the box that went way over the crossbar!

Saulo Crespo, who came back onto the pitch after a long recovery, chipped the ball over Padam's head to find the second for East Bengal following a defensive error in front of the box.

Naorem Mahesh produced a brilliant side volley to keep the ball on target, but Padam Chhetri came out on top in punching the ball away!

In: Saul Crespo

Out: Nandha Kumar

In: Robi Hansda

Out: Marc Andre Schmerböck

Although there has been no solid attack from either team in the first ten minutes of the second half, the match is getting intense.

Alexis Gomez received a yellow for behaviour.

Gill came forward almost close to the center-line to clear a ball away.

Messi Bouli anticipated the ball right in front of the box, but his powerful shot went just a bit high over the crossbar!

Vishnu dribbled past the defender in front of him on the left before lodging a grounder that was well-denied by Padam Chhetri.

Schmerbock took a quick strike from inside the box that was well-denied by East Bengal keeper Prabhsukhan Gill.

Messi Bouli had some space on the left-middle corridor, as he unleashed a powerful strike that hit the wrong side of the net.

Vishnu perfectly placed the ball on the left as Mahesh anticipated it while making an in-behind run. Padam came a bit forward, which allowed Mahesh to net it inside with a sublime shot from a close angle!

East Bengal's defensive wall stayed alert in blocking Alexis' free-kick.

Nishu Kumar attempted a first-time left-footed strike from a distance, but the ball went past inches off the left post!

Messi Bouli found Diamantakos in the box with a low cross from the left, but the Greek forward backheeled it off the target.

Nishu Kumar hits the upper side of the crosspiece with his corner from the left!

Alexis had an ambitious attempt from a long distance to the box that was wide off the first post.

Franca attempted a strike from a tight angle on the left, but the shot remained off the target!

Vishnu's strike from close to the box went wide off the left post!

Anwar Ali powered a header following ann early corner, but the ball soared just inches over the crossbar!

The game is underway at VYBK.

Your Red & Golds to start tonight's derby 🆚 Mohammedan SC.📋

Anwar, Souvik and Nandha return to the starting XI. Messi Bouli makes his first start for us. 🔴🟡#JoyEastBengal #ISL #MSCEBFC pic.twitter.com/dYFcF8aV6k

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) February 16, 2025

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— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) February 16, 2025

Here are the records of the previous matches between these teams in different tournaments since 1985:

Matches Played: 16

East Bengal wins: 11

Mohammedan SC wins: 1

Draws: 4

On November 9th, 2024, nine-men East Bengal's heroic defensive performance held Mohammedan in a goalless draw at the VYBK.

Check our coverage of the game here: East Bengal vs Mohammedan SC Highlights | Nine-men East Bengal's heroic defensive performance holds Mohammedan back in a goalless draw | FT EBFC 0-0 MSC

Fans of both teams can watch the match between Mohammedan SC and East Bengal in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports 3, Sports18 3 TV Channel, and JioHotstar App and website.

Match: Mohammedan SC vs East Bengal

Date: 16 February 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata.