Sat Jan 11 16:32:41 UTC 2025: ## Mohun Bagan Extend Dominance Over East Bengal in Guwahati Derby
**Guwahati, India –** Mohun Bagan secured a resounding 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal in a relocated Kolkata Derby held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. The win extends Mohun Bagan’s unbeaten streak against East Bengal in the ISL to nine matches, solidifying their position at the top of the table with an eight-point lead over Bengaluru FC.
Jaime Maclaren’s early goal in the second minute proved decisive, giving Mohun Bagan a lead they comfortably defended. Despite a missed opportunity by Manvir Singh in the first half, Mohun Bagan controlled the match. East Bengal’s task was further complicated by Souvik Chakravarti’s red card in the 65th minute following a second yellow card.
The match, originally scheduled for the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, was moved to Guwahati due to security concerns raised by the Bidhannagar Police, citing the ongoing Gangasagar Mela. This marked the first time the Kolkata Derby was played in Guwahati, a significant shift from the traditional Kolkata venue.
The result leaves East Bengal in 11th place, struggling with only two wins in their last six matches. Their inability to break down Mohun Bagan’s defense highlighted the disparity between the two teams. Mohun Bagan’s victory maintains their impressive dominance in the rivalry and strengthens their bid for the ISL title.
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