East Bengal 2-1 Mohun Bagan Player Ratings: Diamantakos Rated 8/10 as East Bengal Shock Mohun Bagan to Reach Semi-Final in Durand Cup

The Salt Lake Stadium witnessed an action-packed contest between East Bengal and Mohun on 17th August, 2025, as they contested for the semi-final spot of the Durand Cup. Goals from Diamantakos and Anirudh Thapa were the big features of the game. Read on to find the East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan player ratings. It was a match of an early dominance from East Bengal, as they were relentless in their attacks right from the start of the game. However, for the whole 35 minutes, they were kept shut by the Mohun Bagan defenders. East Bengal had to make an early sub to change their striker. In the 38th minute, Diamantakos scored the penalty from the spot to give his team the lead. He was the player who came to take the place of Hamid in the first half. After the first half whistle, the score stood 1-0 with an advantage to East Bengal. In the 51st minute, East Bengal got a 2-goal lead, thanks to Diamantakos's second goal. In the 68th minute, Mohun Bagan got one back as Anirudh Thapa gave his team the much-needed hope with his stunning goal. After the normal 90 minutes, six additional minutes were added. But the score stood 2-1. Here are East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan player ratings.

East Bengal Player Ratings

Here are East Bengal Player Ratings:

Goalkeeper

Prabhsukhan Gill- 6/10

Prabhsukhan Gill was the less tested goalkeeper between the two. However, the goalkeeper had a solid command over his defense line, and together they ensured to keep the danger at bay.

Defenders

Mohamad Rakip- 5/10

Mohamad Rakip had an average game today. Even though the fullback had a decent defensive performance, he barely had any attacking contributions for his team, especially in the first half.

Kevin Sibille- 6.5/10

Kevin Sibille was the perfect partner for Anwar Ali today. Maintained the defense line well along with his peers, and it showed in East Bengal's defensive performance in the first half.

Anwar Ali- 6/10

Anwar Ali had a great 1st half today. He won the majority of the ground and aerial duels in his box. Moreover, during the set pieces, he looked equally threatening in the opposition box.

Lalchungnunga- 5.5/10

Lalchungnunga had a strong presence on the left side of East Bengal's defense today. From taking the sting out of oncoming Mohun Bagan attacks to contributing towards his team's attacks, he was instrumental in East Bengal's defensive solidity today.

Midfielders

Saul Crespo- 6.5/10

Saul Crespo was one of the most important players in East Bengal's midfield today. From his pressing to his passing, it was the combination of Crespo, Mahesh, and Ferreira that caused Mohun Bagan a lot of trouble.

Naorem Mahesh- 5/10

Naorem Mahesh saw comparatively fewer balls on his feet today. However, the midfielder made the most out of every possible pass that came his way today.

Miguel Ferreira- 7/10

The conclusion can be easily drawn that East Bengal won the midfield battle rather early, and one of the key players for the outcome is none other than Miguel Ferreira. His contributions to winning balls and creating spaces were invaluable.

Bipin Singh- 5.5/10

Other than Edmund Lalrindika, Bipin Singh looked very threatening today. His presence at the edge of the box kept the defenders on their toes. On multiple occasions, he looked dangerous with his playmaking or creating a chance for himself.

Edmund Lalrindika- 6/10

Edmund Lalrindika began the fireworks for East Bengal today. His early-minute attempt from a distance gave Vishal Kaith all kinds of trouble. He was kept in close supervision by the Mohun Bagan defenders for the rest of the match.

Forwards

Hamid Ahadad- 6.5/10

Hamid Ahadad was the biggest threat to the Mohun Bagan defenders today. However, his excitement was cut short as he picked up a tweak that forced him out of the match in the 18th minute.

Substitutions

Diamantakos- 8/10

Diamantakos came onto the match in the 18th minute as Oscar Bruzon had to make an early substitution due to an injury scare. He was the super sub as he was the one who gave his team the lead from a spot-kick. In the 2nd half, his second goal gives his team a 2-0 lead.

David- 4/10

David came onto the game in the 80th minute to try and change the course of the game.

Souvik Chakraborty- 4/10

Souvik Chakraborty was one of the names in East Bengal's like-for-like changes in the 80th minute.

PV Vishnu- 4/10

PV Vishnu came onto the game in the 80th minute along with Souvik and David.

Manager

Oscar Bruzon- 6/10

Oscar Bruzon gave a show today against Mohun Bagan with his tactics and team game. He was the better manager between the two on all fronts.

Mohun Bagan Player Ratings

Here are Mohun Bagan Player Ratings:

Goalkeeper

Vishal Kaith- 5/10

Vishal Kaith was the more-tested goalkeeper between the two. He had to make more saves in the first half than the opposition goalkeeper.

Defenders

Tom Aldred- 5/10

Looking at his performance in the first half, Tom Aldred was pretty much chasing the pace of East Bengal and the oncoming attacks. However, he started to get accustomed to the movements of the game as the game went on.

Alberto Rodriguez- 5.5/10

Alberto Rodriguez played a deeper role today for Mohun Bagan. It was his defensive contributions that particularly stood out. It was a performance of the defender who had adjusted to a no-nonsense defense philosophy.

Abhishek Singh- 5/10

Abhishek Singh was quick on his feet to track back and ball recoveries today, as he had to do that multiple times throughout the game today given Mohun Bagan failed to have a say on the game's tempo today.

Asish Rai- 5/10

Similar to his midfield peers, Asish Rai had to take on a defensive role today, given East Bengal's midfield dominance from the kick-off whistle.

Midfielders

Passang Dorjee Tamang- 5.5/10

Passang Dorjee Tamang was perhaps the most active player in the midfield today. He was perhaps the only player in the midfield who was given the green light to go forward more.

Liston Colaco- 5/10

Liston Caicedo had a solid presence in the Mohun Bagan defense line today. He was one of the biggest reasons why East Bengal could not manage to get an early lead.

Anirudh Thapa- 6/10

Anirudh Thapa was also put on the backseat and needed to take care of his defensive duties for the majority of the game today due to the attacking stance of East Bengal from early on. It was he who scored the first goal for his team in the 68th minute.

Apuia Ralte- 5/10

Apuia Ralte was kept shut by the East Bengal defenders for the majority of the game today. Given fewer quality deliveries in the box, things got worse for the forward as the match went on. He picked up a yellow card in the end minutes of the first half.

Forwards

Jamie Maclaren- 5/10

Nothing glamorous in the play of Jamie Maclaren today as the midfielder played his part in Mohun Bagan's average midfield performance. It is safe to say, no Mohun Bagan supporter thought their midfield would be outplayed like this today.

Sahal Abdul Samad- 5/10

Was Sahal Abdul Samad shown mercy in today's game on multiple occasions? The jury is still out on that. He had a balanced game today against East Bengal.

Substitutions

Deepak Tangri- 4/10

Tangri came onto the game to try and change the fortune of the game.

Dimitrios Petratos- 4/10

Petratos came onto the match in the 69th minute after his team scored one goal.

Dippendu Biswas- 4/10

Dippendu Biswas came onto the game along with Tangri and Petratos in the 69th minute.

Suhail Bhat- 4/10

Suhail Bhat came onto the match in the final minutes of the game.

Manager

Jose Francisco Molina- 5.5/10

Jose Francisco Molina had to be the optimistic manager between the two as his team was trailing by 2 goals. He made all the right substitutions.

Sportsdunia player of the match is Diamantakos.