Mohun Bagan 3-1 Mohammedan Player Ratings : Liston Colaco Rated 8/10 as Mohun Bagan Dominate Mohammedan SC in Kolkata Derby

Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan SC lock horns for the second match of the Group B fixtures in the Durand Cup 2025. Mohun Bagan vs Mohammedan SC encounter took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on the 31st of July at 7:00 pm, and after a thrilling encounter between the Kolkata Clubs, Mohun Bagan emerged victorious 3-1.

Mohun Bagan got the ball rolling in the derby, and an end-to-end attacking performance was seen on display during the initial minutes, with both sides having a good say in the attacking initiatives. However, as the game progressed, it was a one-sided affair with Mohun Bagan dominating the match. In the 23rd minute, Liston won a free kick from a dangerous area, which he dipped over the wall to open the accounts for Mohun Bagan. Just a few minutes ahead of the break, Apuia and Tangva Ragul went into an unwanted argument, which led to Apuia being sent off by the referee and at half-time, the score was 1-0.

In the second half, the absence of Apuia was bleeding Mohun Bagan in the midfield. Lalthankima took a shot from distance, which, though was saved by Kaith, went straight to Alban Koli who tapped in the goal to find the equaliser. Moments later, Liston Colaco made a speedy run and assisted to Suhail who found the back of the net and provided the lead for his team. In the stoppage time of the second half, Liston won a penalty and converted it to mark the final nail in the coffin and at full time the score was 3-1 in favor of Mohun Bagan

Here are the Mohun Bagan vs Mohammedan Player Ratings:

Mohun Bagan Player Ratings

Here are the Mohun Bagan Player Ratings from Durand Cup Kolkata derby:

Goalkeeper

Vishal Kaith - 5/10

Vishal Kaith was seen fumbling and looked rusty throughout the match. When the opponents pressed hard, they were able to force errors from the keeper, and this created some trouble for Mohun Bagan.

Defenders

Asish Rai - 6.5/10

Made some inverted runs, linked up with Kiyan Nassiri and strengthened the Mohun Bagan attack. Though the player took some attempts at goal, most of them were overhit.

Dippendu Biswas - 6/10

Dippendu stood solid and did not make many errors in the match. Kept his eyes on the ball and defended well. He was cautious enough and took a yellow card for the team following a tactical foul.

Deepak Tangri - 6.5/10

Tangiri had a decent day at the office as he was seen making some good blocks and clearances in the defence. During most of the first half, he was seen in the midfield where he had a good role in dispossessing the opponents and winning back the ball.

Tekcham Abhishek Singh - 6.5/10

The debutant, Abhishek Singh, was pretty reliable in the back. Tracked back the ball from the wingers, provided some long balls to the attacking half, and made some switchovers.

Midfielders

Apuia - 4/10

Apuia was pretty average in the midfield and had minimal contributions. In the 44th minute, he went into an unwanted argument with Tangva Ragul, which led to him being sent off with a straight red.

Abhishek Suryavanshi - 6/10

Abhishek fired up the attacks of Mohun Bagan by providing some key passes to the flanks. Even though he went towards the goal, he did not succeed in the attempt.

Anirudh Thapa - 6.5/10

Ventured deep into the attacking third and provided some good crosses. Switched positions with Liston Colaco in regular intervals. In a golden opportunity, Thapa blasted off a shot over the box in a 1v1 situation with the keeper.

Forward

Suhail Bhat - 7/10

Suhail was very lively in the opponent box. The player, directly or indirectly, had a role in all the attacking initiatives of Mohun Bagan, but to his disappointment, all the attempts missed the goal by a whisker. In the second half, after multiple attempts, he found the back of the net to provide the lead and double the delight for his team.

Liston Colaco - 8/10

Made some exchanges with Thapa and set the tone for the attack. Took a stunning dipping free kick from outside the box to mark the opening goal of the match. When the score was equalised, Liston made some speedy counter-attacks and assisted the second goal. Just ahead of full-time, he scored his second goal of the game off a penalty.

Kiyan Nassiri - 6.5/10

Kiyan provided some quality crosses inside the box from the flank to mount pressure upon the opponent's backline. Everything was fine until the player came into the final third, where he struggled.

Substitutes

Leewan - NA

Managers

Bastab Roy - 6.5/10

After a bittersweet Super Cup campaign, Bastab Roy had the final laugh with a full Indian XI in the Kolkata derby. Completely dominated the game and was able to get all three points. Deployed his tactics properly and had a great day.

Mohammedan Player Ratings

Here are the Mohammedan SC Player Ratings from Durand Cup Kolkata derby:

Goalkeeper

Subhajit Bhattacharjee - 5/10

Subhajit was lacking confidence from the initial minutes as he made some bad decisions in the match. Was just a spectator when Liston scored the opener. Later, he held hands to some of the shots taken by the opponents on target. However again was unable to stop the second goal and had to be on the losing side.

Defenders

Sajad Hussain Parray - 5/10

Sajad was having a terrible match as he was made a mockery out of by the opponent 's left winger. The combined attempts of Liston, Tha

Dinesh Meitei - 4/10

Was struggling throughout the match and failed to create any impact. Adding up to his disappointment, he conceded a penalty in the final minutes which was capitalised by the opponents.

Paogoumang Singson - 5/10

Was having an average day. Made some clearances and blocks. Intercepted some balls. However, the space left in the defence hit back his team.

Joseph Lalmuanawma - 5/10

Joseph conceded a foul from just outside the box, and this was converted into a goal by Liston Colaco.

Midfielders

Yash Chickro - 5/10

Chickro made some interceptions and won the ball from the opponents in the midfield. Apart from that, the player did not have much impact.

Tangva Ragul - 5/10

Ragul was more or less over-committed and made some rash tackles and challenges on the opponents. One argument with Apuia led to the latter being sent off. Was subject to some fouls by the opponents.

Ashley Alban Koli - 6.5/10

Alban Koli made some stepovers which defeated the opponent's backline during multiple instances. Was the fox in the box as he tapped in the ball inside the goal after it was saved by Vishal Kaith off a Lalthankima shot.

Sajal Bag - 5/10

Sajal took a shot from distance in the 12th minute, which marked the first real attempt for Mohammedan. Later, the player shaped some shots, but none of them bore results.

Lalthankima - 6/10

Took some shots from the box and initiated attacks for his side. In the second half, the powerful shot from Lalthankima from outside the box laid the foundation for the Mohammedan equaliser.

Forward

Adison Singh - 6/10

Adison was relentless and kept the pressure high during the initial minutes, forcing mistakes from Vishal Kaith. Rolled the ball wide to the flanks, which paved the way for his team to level the score.

Substitutes

Saka - NA

Bamiya - NA

Managers

Mehrajuddin Wadoo - 6/10

The coach had a day he would like to both remember and forget. His team made some unwanted errors, which gave away the match to the opponents. On a positive note, the team showed a winning mentality in the initial minutes of the second half and if they continue this intent, they can make wonders.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Liston Colaco